College

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Biden's student loan forgiveness plan provides more than just debt relief

There's a lot more to the White House's plan than debt cancellation for folks making under $125,000 per year, including a big change in how student loans rack up interest under some repayment programs.
Libby Denkmann

Hans Anderson
With the PAC-12 shakeup, what will happen to UW and WSU?

Paige Browning talks with sportswriter Art Thiel about what the recent PAC-12 shakeup means for the University of Washington and Washington State University
Paige Browning

Andy Hurst
With tuition up and enrollment down, many are asking, 'Is college worth it?'

High schoolers across the state are gearing up for the ceremonial walk across stage - the hand shake, the diploma, throwing their little hat into the air. And these grads are prepping for the numerous times they’ll be asked “so what are you doing next?”
Libby Denkmann

Sarah Leibovitz
Students and staff protest Seattle Pacific University's ban on LGBTQ employees

Thursday marked the third day of sit-in protests by Seattle Pacific University students and staff over LGBTQ rights. The demonstrations began after the university's board of trustees voted on Monday to reinforce a ban on hiring LGBTQ employees.
Paige Browning
Trade programs at Seattle Central avoid the axe, for now

Seattle community colleges have been facing enrollment declines for the past few years. At a recent budget forum, Seattle Central College leaders say they’re facing a $15 million dollar deficit. And without new funding options, they’re proposing deep cuts.
Ruby de Luna
Wall Street Is Paying Over $100,000 To Junior Bankers. For Many, That's Not Enough

Wall Street has a big problem on its hands: Many of the young people it needs to fill its talent pool are having doubts about working in the industry.
David Gura
Walmart Offering Full College Tuition And Books For Employees

As a result, approximately 1.5 million part-time and full-time Walmart and Sam's Club workers in the U.S. will be able to earn college degrees or learn trade skills without the burden of debt.
Jonathan Franklin
June 21 | 'We have to forgive' - the story of one person left behind

The Biden administration is gradually reuniting families separated at the Mexico border under President Trump. For author Judy Temes, the scene feels familiar. She tells Bill Radke about that, and her new memoir "Girl Left Behind." Plus, how the pandemic has shaped one college student's career plans, and the trials and triumphs of pandemic dating.
Bill Radke
Seattle Colleges hoping to raise millions to boost equity and support students of color

‘…we are serving those students who are most in need.’
Kim Malcolm

Andy Hurst
Seattle Now: Covid goes to college

Washington State University is seeing a huge Covid outbreak, even though classes are all online. What can we learn from how colleges are tackling this challenge? Trish talks with NPR higher education reporter Elissa Nadworny.
Patricia Murphy

Clare McGrane

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