College Student Shocked by the Food the Cafeteria Threw Away Decides to Do Something

Ben Simon, a senior at the University of Maryland happened to be in the cafeteria around closing time and saw the amount of food being dumped in the trash. He asked if he and his friends could donate the leftovers, and they said, Sure. That was his first food delivery, in September 2011. Thus began the Food Recovery Network, which has diverted 271,000 meals to churches and shelters that feed hungry people.

By Jeanne Goddard

25 February 42 Views

Harvard Tells College Applicants: Focus on Kindness, Not Overachieving

At least 85 major U.S. colleges join a plan to emphasize community and family life above testing and personal achievement for admission.

By Jim Stout

16 February 42 Views

Couple Defers Dream Boat to Cover College Tuition for Entire Class

Inspired by a church sermon, an attorney and his wife gave up a dream to buy a boat, and instead will pay college tuition for an entire kindergarten class.

By Jeanne Goddard

10 February 40 Views

Mexican Students Devise Natural Mosquito Repellent to Avert Zika Virus

With the Zika virus's rapid spread in mosquito-infested countries, university students in Mexico City are preparing to fend them off.

By Tiffani Spengler

08 February 50 Views

Today's Students Choose Social Causes Over Surfboards During Spring Break

Spring break may mean beaches, bikinis and beer for some, but students participating in Break Away, a national nonprofit group that steers people to community service projects, are delivering meals to AIDS patients, teaching Native American kids and repairing the environment in Utah.

By Omar J.

24 April 42 Views

College Kids Give Sweet Online Surprise to Snack Stand Worker (LOOK)

In an online world with too many mean Youtube comments and Facebook arguments, a student posted a kindness testimonial instead.

By Tiffani Spengler

07 March 37 Views

Libraries Install Exercise Bikes So College Students Can Study and Work Out

Students will no longer have to choose between exercising their brain in front of a computer screen or working up a sweat at the gym.

By Tiffani Spengler

05 March 46 Views

Small Town Bar Leaves $200,000 to University Full of its Best Customers

A Wisconsin watering hole that served as a stomping ground for student mischief has left 200K to Northland College that will help pay for kids' tuition.

By Tiffani Spengler

27 May 45 Views

Why One CEO is Paying for College for His Workers' Kids

Chieh Huang has put more than $1 million in cash and stock aside to cover the costs of paying for the college tuition of his workers' children.

By Jeanne Goddard

29 May 44 Views

Teacher Surprises Wisconsin Town By Leaving $1 Million Estate to Students

Teacher Violet Laack has allocated funds from her estate, worth $1 Million, to the students of Calumet County, where she taught for fifty years.

By Jeanne Goddard

01 May 40 Views

Good News, Grads! Starting Salaries Are Beginning to Rise

The class of 2015 can look forward to more money in their first paychecks and more job openings than last year's graduates saw.

By Jim Stout

24 April 47 Views

Sacrificing to Help Brother Go To School, Selfless Sister Is Rewarded With Tuition

She had always planned to go to college, but when her father died while she was in high school, she took a job to support the family. At 22, her selflessness was rewarded.

By Jeanne Goddard

18 April 46 Views

Jim Carrey's Inspiring and Funny Commencement Speech 2014

Attaining success in life, Jim Carrey told students in his recent commencement address at a university in Iowa, is about "letting the universe know what you want, and working toward it, while letting go of how it comes to pass."

By Jeanne Goddard

10 June 49 Views