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Dorms
You’re not imagining it, furnishing a dorm room really does cost more this year
by
Jordan Mangi
Aug 30, 2022
With prices up for everything from airfare to gas to basic necessities, moving to college is more expensive than ever.
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Students want upscale dorm accommodations; retailers take note
by
Renata Sago
Aug 24, 2018
Gone are the days when a faded comforter from childhood was suitable for students.
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College students discover the dorm staycation
by
Amy Scott
Jan 13, 2015
Schools are making it easier for students to stay on campus during breaks.
Matching roommates before sparks fly
by
Molly Wood
Aug 28, 2014
How one university is using software to ensure roommate compatibility.
Go to college, wash your own clothes. Right?
by
David Gura
May 8, 2014
Davidson College tells students to handle their own dirty laundry.
Separate housing for first-generation students
by
Amy Scott
Dec 13, 2013
The University of Kentucky offers special housing and support for students whose parents didn't graduate from college.
The country club-ization of college living
Aug 13, 2013
With classes starting soon, college students are heading back to campus. But you might not recognize where they are living. In fact, you might be jealous.
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Colleges move out of the dorm business
by
Amy Scott
Mar 13, 2012
Students are looking for more luxurious digs and colleges are starting to look to private companies to build them.