About one in four college students is both first-generation and from low-income backgrounds, making the path to a college degree especially challenging. At Boston College’s Messina College, a new, two ...

Students are putting more emphasis on career training and post-college employment, as more opt for a two-year degree or even shorter-term credentials.

The New England Institute of Technology announced Wednesday that it will offer some two-year bachelor's degree programs starting this fall. The university, which is based in East Greenwich, said the ...