During my freshman year at Alabama A&M University, I found myself overwhelmed with homework and in need of a change of scenery. Foster Hall was getting too monotonous, so I decided to explore the library at the University of Alabama at Huntsville, which offered longer hours of operation. Making my way across town, I was …
In recent years, the cost of higher education has skyrocketed, surpassing even medical care and housing. Despite this, college still offered a worthwhile investment, with the potential for higher earnings throughout one’s lifetime. However, Americans are beginning to question the value of a college degree, with more than half of respondents in a recent survey …
As an admissions officer at a prestigious private university, I quickly became aware of the constraints of my job. My colleagues and I were tasked with creating a diverse and competitive student body, but that often meant relying on trauma narratives from historically marginalized students to showcase their resilience and adversity. This practice is not …
If you want to keep up with Arthur’s latest writings, sign up for an email notification whenever he releases a new column. According to a survey by Monster.com, an astounding 96% of American workers reported searching for a new job at the end of last year. Despite this, only around 30% of workers actually change …
Christopher Schroeder, an entrepreneur, investor, and father of two boys, shared with me how his views on childhood education changed after a conversation with the head of the National Cathedral Elementary School. His son Jack had been accepted to the school, but it was recommended that he wait a year to become emotionally and socially …