Hampshire College, which is located in Amherst, Massachusetts, is home to 1,461 students of various backgrounds. In order to create a fun atmosphere and connect students, the college puts on a “Hampshire Halloween” party every year. Each student is allowed to bring up to three guests and the school campus is closed down just for […]
Archives for October 2013
University of Hawaii Study Shows Link Between Individual and Community Health
October 17, 2013
According to a new study by the University of Hawaii Office of Public Health Studies, about 35.99% residents in some neighborhoods in Hawaii have low health literacy levels. As a result, the residents have challenges understanding basic health information and its importance. In other communities in Hawaii, only 5.3% of residents have low health literacy. […]
Earning College Credits for Work Experience in Arizona
October 10, 2013
Educators have been addressing the fact that more than 27 percent of Arizona adults have attended college and earned credits, but still have no degree. Many of those adults would be able to obtain a degree if they could learn on the job and earn credits for doing so. Arizona colleges are looking for ways […]