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Key changes in how 2022 best colleges rankings were calculated 09/13/2021 12:00am • The 37th edition of the U.S. News Best Colleges rankings was released today. Since the mid-1980s, U.S. News has annually published data on colleges and universities to help prospective students and their families make the important -- and costly -- decision about choosing the right school. For th 10 most, least expensive private colleges 09/13/2021 12:00am • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: C Princeton, Williams top 2022 US News best colleges rankings 09/13/2021 12:00am • Shaken by the coronavirus pandemic, many American families have been thrust into uncertain times. But one thing the pandemic and resulting economic shake-up made clear is that higher education pays off. Unemployment has remained lowest for workers over age 25 who have a bachelor's degree and high Surge of unvaccinated COVID-19 patients straining hospitals 09/12/2021 03:18am • Twenty-six states in the US have fully vaccinated more than half of their population, federal data shows, but some hospitals are still filling up with Covid-19 patients who did not get their shots. In Colorado, most of those who are eligible to get vaccinated against Covid-19 have received at lea Newsom, GOP rivals seek votes in California recall's final weekend 09/11/2021 09:26pm • OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Democratic allies of California Gov. Gavin Newsom continued to express confidence Saturday in his chances of beating back a recall but warned his supporters not to let up on urging people to vote as they seek a decisive win, while Republicans said the contest is far from set Gorillas at Zoo Atlanta being treated after initial testing reveals COVID virus 09/11/2021 03:13pm • Initial tests show that lowland gorillas at Zoo Atlanta have the Covid-19 virus, the zoo said in a media update on its website. Officials said Friday they are waiting to confirm the diagnosis after sending test samples to the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa. The animals w DC charter school tells staff get COVID-19 vaccine or resign 09/10/2021 08:28pm • A D.C. charter network has informed its more than 180 staff members that not getting vaccinated by Oct. 29 will leave them out of a job. The mandate comes from Rocketship Public Schools, a national charter network that operates three elementary-level schools in the city. “While we understand Medical expert weighs in on spread of COVID-19 at college football games 09/10/2021 07:45pm • While sports fans are happy to see the return of crowds at college football games this season, images of tens of thousands of fans shoulder to shoulder without masks on is troubling some medical experts in terms of spreading COVID-19. "It's not as if the wind can act as a giant vacuum," Dr. B DC students get 'bragging points' after visit from first couple 09/10/2021 05:13pm • Brookland Middle School principal Kerry Richardson, first lady Jill Biden, eighth-grader Elijah Poole and President Joe Biden. (Courtesy Brookland Middle School) On Thursday, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden took a short trip from the White House to visit a Northeast D.C. school. Pr For 1st time since pandemic began, Md. utility to resume water shut-offs 09/10/2021 04:26pm • For the first time since the pandemic began, a Maryland utility company will resume water shut-offs for unpaid accounts starting on Monday. WSSC Water in Maryland said about 92,000 customers are behind on their payments. Spokesperson Lynn Riggins said the company has never experienced so many 'Not a choice any more': Council member presses DC on unvaccinated 09/10/2021 04:08pm • D.C. officials were asked point-blank on Friday what plans the District has for people who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19 following President Joe Biden's mandate announcement. That include students in D.C. Public Schools. "I want to understand our city's strategy regarding the unvaccina COVID-19 concerns cause tweaks in local university homecoming events 09/10/2021 02:51pm • The arrival of autumn weather typically brings with it homecoming weekends for university alumni — for the second year in a row, the COVID-19 pandemic is prompting changes for schools in the region. Howard University announced Friday it would be holding a "hybrid homecoming" this year: "While w USM students are largely following vaccine mandates, but some question lack of system-wide policies 09/10/2021 02:09pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. More than 90% of students, faculty and staff at most of Maryland’s colleges have complied with COVID-19 vaccine mandates this fall semester, Prince George's Co. schools updates COVID-19 testing policy, announces vaccine requirement for athletes 09/10/2021 01:30pm • Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland has announced plans to roll out random COVID-19 testing for students regardless of whether they show symptoms in a bid to get ahead of potential coronavirus outbreaks. In addition, the school system — the second largest in Maryland —  announc Arlington schools join Fairfax in requiring COVID-19 vaccine proof for winter, spring athletes 09/10/2021 08:26am • Two Virginia school systems now require their winter and spring athletes get vaccinated against COVID-19. Arlington County Public Schools Superintendent Francisco Durán said at the school board meeting Thursday night that athletes for both their winter and spring seasons will need to be fully va