colleges

plural of college

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Recent Examples of colleges Virtual visits became a lifeline for students unable to travel, and many colleges continue to offer robust online experiences. Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025 Although most of last year’s top higher education news stories were concerned with campus turmoil of one sort or the other, 2024 also proved to be another banner year for colleges and universities on the philanthropic front. Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 California colleges and universities generally recommend that students apply for state and federal aid by March 2. Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025 The case came as Moody and other Republican leaders in Florida and across the country have targeted diversity, equity and inclusion efforts by companies and at places such as colleges and universities. Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025 Like today, partisans were divided over what colleges should teach. Johann Neem / Made By History, TIME, 2 Jan. 2025 Last year saw the finances at scores of colleges and universities taking serious downturns. Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025 The past year was a tumultuous one for American colleges and universities. Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025 Legacy admissions banned Beginning in September 2025, all colleges and universities are banned from giving preferential treatment in the admissions process to family members of alumni and donors. Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 1 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colleges
Noun
  • Yet, as organizations rush to meet this demand, many fall into the trap of greenwashing—claiming environmental or social responsibility without delivering tangible results.
    Joel Carboni, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Striking a balance between innovation and security will be essential as organizations seek to leverage the benefits of LC/NC tools in conjunction with generative AI.
    Hrishikesh Joshi, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The biggest challenges ahead The main challenge for the government now that the Assad regime is gone is building trust between the people and their governmental institutions, Marwan said.
    Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The institutions aren’t really trading.
    Yun Li, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Engaging in industry conferences, virtual networking events, job fairs and joining professional associations related to your field will expand your network and provide valuable insights into emerging trends.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Collaborating with these associations can help close skills gaps and improve employee retention.
    Kerrie Jordan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Previously, the region was seen as largely unfavorable for food production and large-scale human societies in ancient times.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • These one-off events throughout history have resulted in disastrous demographic drops, but societies almost always bounce back.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The bill also pushes universities to implement comprehensive hazing prevention programs, publish their hazing prevention policies and identify which fraternities and sororities have broken those rules.
    Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Sigma Pi and Phi Kappa Tau fraternities also do not belong to IFC on the Hill or CU’s fraternity council.
    Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 11 Dec. 2024

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“Colleges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colleges. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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