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From vocational colleges to community colleges, from liberal arts schools to large research institutions, America has a wide range of higher education institutions from which students can choose, based on their needs and desired degree.

Writers at Suite101 have the American higher education landscape covered with articles discussing issues in American higher education, profiling some of America's colleges and universities, and chronicling the history of America's famed Ivy League. Suite101's American Colleges has a little bit of something for everyone, whether researching potential schools or for the just curious crowd.

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Latest articles in American Colleges

Howard University: An Iconic American HBCU

Located in Washington, D.C., Howard University is one of the most well-known historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs.)

Nov 30, 2011 – Ashley Anderson

America's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

America's HBCUs were originally established to educate former slaves and their children. Today, HBCUs are among some of the top schools in the U.S.

Sep 30, 2011 – Ashley Anderson

America's Colleges: Are They Really So Bad?

Critics claim that America's universities are in crisis. But is the crisis a much greater one: the increasing gap between society's haves and have-nots?

Mar 24, 2011 – John Anderson

Guide to Online Masters Degrees in Education

An overview to four top-notch, accredited universities offering online master's degree programs in education.

Feb 21, 2011 – Reena Das

U.S. Higher Education: From Non-Profit to For-Profit

Harvard (1635) was the first U.S. institution of higher learning. The first state university was chartered in 1782. Today, "for-profits" flourish as well.

Feb 12, 2011 – Catherine E Whitehead

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