A student’s “freshers’ flu” turned out to be deadly meningitis — and she had both legs amputated to save her life. Ketia Moponda, 19, arrived at university eight days before she was struck down with what she initially believed to be freshers’ flu — a mild cough new students get in their first few weeks. … Read more
An unspoken set of rules have always governed the college admissions process for many Asian families. They understand, for example, that an Indian male applying to study computer science or a Chinese female pianist will have to work exponentially harder to distinguish themselves in the admissions process. For South Asian families in particular, the college … Read more
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. It’s no secret: college admissions have always been fiercely competitive. But as demand for higher education swells, applicant pools jumped 5% in just the past year, turning an already ruthless competition into what must feel like … Read more
In dorm rooms across America, college students used to go at it like rabbits. Now, they house the cutesy animals instead. As Gen Z forgoes sex, drugs, and alcohol, youngsters are instead spending their time on campus tending to emotional support pets. Students are housing dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in their dorm rooms … Read more
One of the biggest storylines to come out of Week 1 of the college football slate had nothing to do with what transpired on the field. ESPN reporter Taylor Davis became a viral sensation Saturday while covering Southern Miss’ 34-17 loss to Mississippi State, when she was captured on video jamming to the music blaring … Read more
More than a third of college football fans said they’d choose to attend their team’s biggest rivalry game of the year rather than their friend’s wedding if they were on the same day. The shocking stat emerged in a new survey of 2,000 American college football enthusiasts, evenly split by NCAA Division I conference, which … Read more
As John Hughes’ legendary ’80s film “The Breakfast Club” celebrates four decades of making detention iconic, we found fresh inspiration in its aesthetics, from the perfectly preppy to the subversively renegade. Now part of the coming-of-age canon, the movie stars a quintet of brilliant Brat Packers — Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson, Anthony Michael Hall, Ally … Read more
Congratulations, the high school class of 2025 (rah-rah-rah!) is ready to matriculate! Your freshly sprouted scholar spent the last four years growing their GPA, acing their APs and crushing their SATs in preparation for brain-bending curriculum. But are they ready for the most advantageous aspect of life at a top college: socializing with stardom? It’s … Read more
“Mentors help students develop soft skills, such as time management, communication, networking and confidence building,” says Ali Mantell, vice president of enrollment at college admissions consulting firm Command Education. Adobe stock Getting into the college of your dreams can feel like navigating an obstacle course — blindfolded, with an arm tied behind your back. Even … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. ‘Something that I wish I knew in high school is that everything works out for a reason,” says Grier Henchy, a Tommy Hilfiger brand ambassador who’s signed to IMG Models. … Read more
It was an emotional morning for the college football world, and certainly for Kirk Herbstreit. Herbstreit sat next to Lee Corso on “College GameDay” for the last time, marking the end of a partnership that has stood for decades and become a close friendship between the two legends. To honor Corso, who made his final … Read more
Lee Corso’s long “College GameDay” run has come to an end. After 38 years on the air, Corso made his final appearance on the ESPN show ahead of Saturday’s heavyweight matchup between No. 1 Texas and No. 3 Ohio State in Columbus. Corso, who turned 90 earlier this month, has long been a beloved staple … Read more
A Southwest Airlines employee did right by Lee Corso before his final appearance on ESPN’s “College GameDay” at Ohio State on Saturday. Corso, 90, received a warm welcome from fellow passengers after the Southwest gate attendant announced over the loud speaker that he was retiring on Saturday, as seen in a video on social media. … Read more
College grads are trading chapel bells for career goals. A new study published by Education Economics finds that college graduates are significantly less likely to get married, especially in their 20s and 30s. Researchers from Iowa University analyzed US Census data from over 8 million Americans to determine how much higher education is shaking up … Read more
Kimberly Williams-Paisley is sharing the sweet promise she made her son when he was younger. The 53-year-old “Father of the Bride” star took to Instagram earlier this week to share a note her son William, also known as “Huck,” wrote to her when he was 7 years old, in which he made her promise to visit … Read more
Shop ’til you swap. When Shannon Hughes saw the piles of discarded dorm-room furnishings that her fellow New School students ditched at the end of every school year, she always felt there had to be a better way to keep the scads of unwanted shower caddies, hangers, laundry baskets and lamps out of university dumpsters. … Read more
He took a shot. An East Hampton native who skipped college to follow his professional dream is succeeding on Long Island’s luxe South Fork peddling his own tequila brand. “Larger brands … they just drop some product on a table,” Montaukila owner Simon Cascante, 33, recently told The Post. Long Island native Simon Cascante started … Read more
The kids are all right. The “Most Conservative College” in the country is just a short drive from liberal Los Angeles, according to the 2026 Best Colleges guide from the Princeton Review. The Princeton Review is a leading tutoring, test prep, and college admissions services company. The “Most Conservative College” in the United States is … Read more
At least they’re learning time management. Students on campuses across America are reportedly using Google Calendar to schedule their full days and weeks in color-coded blocks, including everything from when they eat lunch to casual hangouts with friends and even having sex. Students on campuses across America commonly use the app to schedule out their … Read more
Pencils, notebooks — and Narcan? Concerned parents of incoming college freshmen are adding the life-saving nasal spray to back-to-school lists this year — along with condoms, Plan B and more modern must-haves that might have been unthinkable a generation ago. And that’s just fine with students like Summer, 20, who said they prefer a matter-of-fact approach … Read more