Bill Gates took to Twitter this morning to offer some words of wisdom to the class of 2017. Here’s what he had to say: SEE ALSO: This is the ‘safest’ age to give your child a smartphone, according to Bill Gates Like most good commencement speakers, he started out with some levity. Tweet Embed:https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/8641003576846090251/ New […]
Each year, the New York Times puts out a call for college-admissions essays to the newest class of applicants who have written about issues of money, work, or social class. In 2017, it chose four of the most poignant essays published them on its site to showcase the essays’ power and honesty. One of the […]
During her commencement speech at Virginia Tech on Friday, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg talked to the university’s class of 2017 about something that many in the college’s community know all too well: collective resilience. As Virginia Tech has done by grieving and overcoming together one of the deadliest mass shootings in recent US history, Sandberg […]
Looking for your dream job may feel like a full-time gig in itself, but don’t let that old cliché stop you from raking in the dough in the meantime. While it’s hard to find the time to fit it all in when you’re looking for a job, especially as a recent college graduate, part-time side […]
Minerva Schools, a college startup based in San Francisco, California, believes that the traditional model for college is failing students. Based on application numbers for the Minerva Class of 2021, it seems that there may be tens of thousands of students that agree. In just its fourth year accepting applications, the unconventional college received 20,427, […]
The rise of Internet-connected mobile devices has many parents worried for their kids’ online safety. Not only could they face harassment in the hallways at school, but they could deal with it in cyberspace, too. A new study should assuage those fears. Published in the journal Pediatrics, the study of nearly 250,000 American kids in […]
It’s graduation season, which means one thing: lots of unsolicited advice for grads. So, what can we make of this flood of insight? Well, some of it’s good. Some of it’s bad. Some of it’s downright ugly. And then there’s the stuff that’s quite spot-on, but seldom heard. Business Insider spoke with a number of […]
Betsy DeVos was met with raucous boos as she reached the lectern to deliver her commencement remarks at Bethune-Cookman University on Wednesday. For nearly the entire time the secretary of education spoke, she was booed, shouted at, and met with calls of “Go home!” from students and audience members. About two minutes into DeVos’ speech, […]
There was a clear pattern running through this year’s list of America’s best public high schools, compiled by US News & World Report. It wasn’t that four of the top five schools are located in Arizona — though that does happen to be true. It’s that those four schools, and one other in seventh place, […]
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos is set to deliver the commencement speech at Bethune-Cookman University on Wednesday, despite vocal opposition from students at the school, civil rights organizations, and Florida education groups. The historically black university in Daytona Beach, Florida, is at the center of criticism for providing a platform to the secretary to speak. […]
The spring semester is winding down for college seniors across the US, and graduation ceremonies will take place throughout May and June. Many colleges have lined up impressive commencement speakers, landing reputable industry leaders in business, politics, and entertainment, who will aim to impart wisdom on the class of 2017. But some colleges make more […]
Everyone loves to toss pearls of wisdom at recent grads. But how do you separate the valuable insight from the generic platitudes? Business Insider asked a few career experts to break down some common clichés that are useless — or even downright misleading. Here are a few well-meaning thoughts that everyone should probably stop sharing […]
For most kids, summertime means a few forgotten math equations or the loss of select grammar rules. For others, particularly those in poverty, it can mean years of compounding disadvantages that result in fewer jobs and lower wages as adults. Karim Abouelnaga may have found a workable solution to this phenomenon, known best as “summer […]
Though it’s been around for over a decade, there’s a healthy chance that you’ve never heard of “Roblox” — an online video game, immensely popular among pre-teens, available for smartphones, PCs, and game consoles. And yet, Roblox is a huge economy unto itself. Every in-game level, every item, and every character is designed and marketed […]
Myths abound for the kinds of people who work at top tech companies like IBM: they all have computer science degrees, and they all come from Ivy League or big-name universities. But it turns out you don’t need to fit this mold to make it in tech. As Obed Louissant, IBM Watson‘s VP of HR, […]
• Beta Theta Pi pledge Timothy Piazza died February 4, 2017 after a fraternity event. • 18 fraternity brothers have been charged in conjunction with his death; 8 brothers have been charged with involuntary manslaughter. • Security footage from the house on the night of Piazza’s death provides a detailed sequence of events. At about […]
America’s colleges have already selected impressive graduation speakers this year, landing leaders in business, entertainment, and politics. But historically, one speech repeatedly makes various “Best Commencement Speeches” lists: one from late novelist David Foster Wallace, given at Kenyon College in 2005. Wallace — a graduate of the elite liberal arts college Amherst — told students […]
These days, even commencement speakers aren’t safe from criticism aimed at their political or personal beliefs. President Obama, for example, gave the 2009 Notre Dame graduation speech and endured shouts of “baby killer!“ in response to his position on abortion rights. But the outcry over Obama’s speech doesn’t come close to the controversy that erupted […]
In January 2018, Design Tech High School (D.Tech for short) — a public charter school with a planned enrollment of 550 students — will open its doors, literally right on Oracle’s Silicon Valley corporate campus. While the real estate was a donation by the Oracle Education Foundation, under the guidance of Oracle co-CEO Safra Catz, […]
Purdue University acquired for-profit Kaplan University for $1 last week, setting off a wave of debate over the deal. The agreement allows Purdue to increase its reach into online and adult learning, while potentially paying Kaplan’s parent company — an affiliate of Graham Holdings Company — 12.5% percent of the new university’s revenue. While some […]
At the beginning of June, millions of Chinese high school students will take the National College Entrance Exam, also called gaokao or “the big test.” In 2016, 9.4 million students sat for the test. Notoriously stressful, the big test has sparked harsh criticism for its high-stakes nature. It’s considered a prerequisite to get into college […]
The student: Alice Cassin, 29 Hometown: Born in Richmond, Virginia; spent childhood in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia The school: The University of Virginia Darden School of Business, Class of 2017 Undergraduate: Princeton University 2010; Near East Studies Work experience: The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; The National Democratic Institute; The World Bank Her best admissions advice: […]
In the US, dress-code violations might include an offensive t-shirt or a mini skirt. In Japan, a dye job can do you in. According to a new survey published by Tokyo news outlet The Asahi Shimbun, 57% of public high schools in the city require students to prove that their hair color is natural. The […]
A new kind of school crafted by the minds and wallets of Silicon Valley influencers is going through a growth spurt. AltSchool, an educational software developer and network of “micro-schools” with locations in California and New York, has raised $40 million in a new round of funding, according to an SEC filing. The startup previously […]
A college education is a huge investment of both time and money — so it’s helpful to know which schools and programs are worth it. With that in mind, PayScale, a company that provides information on careers and salaries, compiled its 2017 College ROI Report: Best Value Colleges, to give prospective college students and families […]
College admissions has changed over the past few decades, as more and more students apply to multiple schools. In fall 2015, 36% of freshman had applied to seven or more colleges, according to the National Association for College Admission Counseling. In 2005 that figure was 17%, and in 1990 only 9%. Many experts point to […]
An elite university located on the outskirts of Silicon Valley has proven itself as a pipeline for tech talent. Silicon Valley hires more alumni from University of California, Berkeley, than any other school, according to a new analysis from online recruiting company HiringSolved. Berkeley beat out Stanford University (No. 2), Carnegie Mellon (No. 3), and […]
A recent federal report has found that a Washington, DC school voucher program had no positive effect on student performance and potentially even negatively impacted it. But Congress is poised to continue the program anyway, the Washington Post reports. The study, published April 27, found that private schools that accept vouchers saw no improvements in […]
Microsoft just unveiled the Surface Laptop — a new laptop, available for preorder today at $999, aimed squarely at stealing customers away from Apple’s newest MacBooks. But the Surface Laptop will likely stand out from anything made by Apple: It sports a 13.5″ screen, a 14.5 hour battery life (or so Microsoft promises), a clamshell […]
Microsoft just introduced Windows 10 S — a new version of the operating system aimed at students of all ages, that promises higher performance, better battery life, and tighter security. Windows 10 S, which Microsoft unveiled at an event on Tuesday in New York City, isn’t really intended for existing PCs. Instead, expect Windows 10 […]
In August 2016, Whirlpool announced it had found a simple solution to kids chronically missing class: Give schools washing machines. As part of its Care Counts program, the company found that giving 17 schools in Missouri and California led to 90% of kids attending school more often and 89% greater class participation — all from […]
Student-loan debt in the US has grown to a staggering $1.3 trillion, and the average 2016 graduate will have to repay more than $37,000. Now more than ever, it seems that college students must think carefully about choosing their college majors and the future earning power of their chosen degrees. With that in mind, PayScale […]
From the former US president to the heads of some of the biggest financial institutions in the world, Harvard University graduates have established themselves in powerful positions. Harvard is known as being one of the best academic institutions in the America. Both its undergraduate and graduate programs consistently top many higher-education rankings. For this list, […]
As high-school seniors recently admitted to college start to think about furnishing their dorm rooms, they’ll soon learn there are some fairly universal items they will need to avoid. Items that pose a risk of hazard to students, like toasters, space heaters, and even Christmas trees, are frequently banned from their rooms. But another set […]
New Jersey is home to the best public high school in the US for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), according to the US World & News report. High Technology High School is a 9th through 12th grade school located in Lincroft, New Jersey. The school describes itself as a “pre-engineering career academy that emphasizes […]
The student: Ayse Baybars, 27 Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania The school: Harvard Business School (HBS) 2018 Undergraduate: Harvard University 2012; major in human evolutionary biology and minor in English Work experience: Small nonprofit focused on STEM; lingerie startup Peach Her best admissions advice: “Be true to who you are. Don’t try to craft the story before […]
Maps are all imperfect because they portray the globe in just two dimensions. Most maps, like the Mercator projection, distort the size or shape of land masses, which skews our perceptions of how big continents and countries are compared to one another. When you consider square mileage though, a whole new world appears. Inspired by […]
Scottsdale, Arizona is home to the best public high school in the nation, according to a new ranking by US News & World report. BASIS Scottsdale is a 5th through 12th grade charter school with 754 students. It’s the first time the school has ranked No. 1 on the list. Part of a larger network […]
Arizona public schools claimed four of the top five spots on the US News & World Report’s 2017 ranking of best high schools. BASIS Scottsdale, a charter school that’s part of a larger charter network, was ranked the best public high school in the nation. The school boasts a 100% graduation rate, and every single […]
Webb Institute is one of only a handful of colleges in the US that offers a tuition-free four-year education. Located in Glen Cove, New York, the school boasts a strong academic program, and is ranked in Princeton Review’s The Best 381 Colleges: 2017 Edition. The only catch: There is only one academic option for attendees. […]
Admission into the United States service academies are highly sought after. The United States Military, Naval, Air Force, Merchant Marine, and Coast Guard academies have acceptance rates ranging from 9% to 18%. In addition to their highly rigorous admissions processes, they enjoy an esteemed reputation for educating and preparing top-ranking members of the US military […]
Some of the biggest names in tech are known for dropping out of the best colleges in the US. Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and Steve Jobs all left school before graduation to launch companies. Peter Thiel, also a college dropout, has given millions to young entrepreneurs willing to pursue their startups dreams instead of a […]
An Ivy League education is often thought to be a ticket to future successes. The most recent admissions numbers — with acceptance rates in the single digits — shows just how sought after a degree from their campuses can be. So what do undergraduates at the eight Ivy League schools like to study? Turns out, […]
Parents who have children with birthdays on the cusp between two school years increasingly face a quandary. Should they hold their child back a year — also known as academic redshirting — to allow them to enter kindergarten as the oldest in the grade, or is it better to send them straight away as the […]
Martin Altenburg, a 17-year-old from Fargo, North Dakota, achieved the impressive feat of gaining acceptance into every Ivy League college. He also gained acceptance into Stanford University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the California Institute of Technology, the University of Chicago, and four other schools. In all, he sent applications to 19 colleges. Applying to […]