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While small liberal arts colleges shutter nationwide, Maine's College of the Atlantic is charting a different course with a $95 million endowment and programs that keep students coming. The Bar Harbor school's new interim president says smart planning is paying off when others can't stay afloat.
A small Montana college just extended the most dominant streak in collegiate forensics history. The Carroll College Talking Saints claimed their 36th consecutive regional championship while celebrating kindness and hard work.
A Heidelberg University graduate turned a pitch competition idea into a real company helping small businesses get more customer reviews. Now he's using automated tools to make sure great local shops don't stay hidden.
A Kentucky college cheer team just made school history by claiming their first-ever national championship after staging an impressive comeback in the finals. Six graduating seniors led Georgetown College to victory at the UCA College Nationals in Orlando, proving years of dedication can pay off in spectacular fashion.
A small Kansas college just wrapped an arts season that brought 5,400 people through its doors and celebrated over 20 students for excellence in creativity. Some of those honored had never set foot on stage before college.
In California's small town of Corning, 226 graduates walked across the stage Friday night with nearly $500,000 in scholarships and a stunning college commitment rate. Almost every single senior is continuing their education, proving that big dreams thrive in small towns.
A small Indiana college's tennis team just won their first-ever national tournament match, with freshman Marin Kawano clinching the dramatic 4-3 victory. The Leafs are making history one match at a time.
A sophomore from tiny Olivet, South Dakota, is making waves in college track and field, scoring personal bests against Division I competition. Ashton Massey's journey from rural Menno High School to national qualifying status shows how small towns produce big talent.
Anna Roessner shattered her conference record in her very first college meet, clocking 7.36 seconds in the 60-meter dash. The Hillsdale College freshman is already ranked first nationally in Division II and named Freshman of the Year.
A chemistry student who nearly chose a different path just made history at her small South Carolina college. Alana White's curiosity led her to become Presbyterian College's first-ever Goldwater Scholar.
Over 35 undergraduate students at Meredith College recently showcased their original research at the school's 24th annual Celebrating Student Achievement Day. The small liberal arts college hosts one of the largest undergraduate research events of its kind.
Springfield College's athletic department just shattered fundraising records for the second year running, with over 1,600 donors rallying to support student athletes. The giving day triumph helped push the entire college past $1 million in donations for the first time ever.
During National Small Business Week, ADP celebrates 900,000 small business owners who turn passion into progress despite constant challenges. Their secret weapon? Simplifying operations to focus on what matters most.
Top-ranked Denison University shut out Endicott College 6-0 in the opening game of the NCAA Division III College World Series Championship. The Big Red are now one win away from claiming their first national title in program history.
Small business owners in Kern County now have a powerful new ally in their corner. Bakersfield College Launchpad and Valley Strong Credit Union are teaming up to give local entrepreneurs the financial know-how they need to succeed.
Small six-wheeled robots rolling across college campuses have won over nearly every student who's met them. A survey of 5,000 students shows delivery bots aren't just accepted—they're beloved.
Mid Michigan College just wrapped its best winter sports season ever, with basketball teams reaching nationals and a bowler becoming the school's first All-American. The women's basketball team went undefeated in conference play while bowling's Paige Vallad and Evan Daly rewrote the record books.
Davidson College turned Random Acts of Kindness Day into a campus-wide celebration of compassion. Students, faculty, and staff gathered to honor the generosity that defines their community.
Underdog Tennessee softball defeated reigning national champion Texas 6-3 in their opening game at the Women's College World Series. Freshman Elsa Morrison launched a three-run homer on her very first pitch, and junior pitcher Sage Mardjetko shut down one of college softball's most powerful offenses.
Five students from a small Michigan college swept competitive statewide scholarships, then delivered speeches in front of peers from across the state. For many, it was their first time speaking at such a major event.
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