Margaret Attridge

Contributing Writer

Contributors/Margaret Attridge

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BA Journalism and BA Government and Politics, University of Maryland, College Park

Margaret Attridge is a news reporter for BestColleges focusing on higher education news stories in California. She graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in May 2022 with a BA in journalism and government and politics.

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University of California Admits Record Number of In-State Applicants, Led by Chicano/a, Latino/a Students

Over 88,000 first-year California students were admitted systemwide, with the largest group consisting of Chicano/a and Latino/a students.

August 10, 2023

You Can Study Taylor Swift at These Colleges

Stanford, Rice, Arizona State University, and Berklee College of Music are among the universities offering classes on Taylor Swift, her music, and the success of The Eras Tour.

August 4, 2023

Beyoncé, Tiffany and Co. Announce Limited Collection Benefiting HBCUs

Profits from sales of the limited-edition collection will go to the superstar's About Love Scholarship program, funding scholarships for students pursuing a degree in the arts, history, and communications at...

August 4, 2023

Marijuana Is Now Legal in Minnesota. It Will Still Be Banned at Public Colleges.

Federal law prohibits universities receiving federal funds from allowing the possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs — including cannabis — on campus.

August 1, 2023

Beyoncé Is Giving $1M to Higher Education During Renaissance World Tour

Ten schools will receive $100,000 each from the superstar's BeyGood Foundation as part of the Renaissance Scholars Program.

August 1, 2023

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