Hott off the Press by Karen A. Hott, May 2024 At “the basketball capital of the world,” University of Connecticut welcomes new students into the Husky pack with programs that ease the transition to college and make a large school
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Furman University Feb. 29, 2024 Furman’s 2300 undergraduates live on 750 beautiful acres all four of their college years. The residential requirement helps students stay engaged and involved even as they approach graduation from this liberal arts college. With 18