U.S. colleges and universities

Students living in wealthier neighborhoods, mostly in Manhattan, are ready for college after graduating high school at a much higher percentage than other students, according to a new report.

College is a major investment for young adults and their families, and with the rising cost of higher education, the decision becomes ever more critical in planning one’s future.

Nearly 160,000 Chinese students came to the United States in 2011 spending nearly $4 billion in tuition alone; many spend their parents’ money on luxury items while merely undergraduates.

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for college students, according to the Samaritans of New York.

When children save for college they are more likely to go, experts say. A new program from the U.S. Department of Education sets out to test this hypothesis and make college a reality for more children.

Graduation is a time of fresh beginnings. Embarking on a path where grown-up choices abound.

Students entering the City University of New York are not prepared enough—academically, emotionally, or financially.

Freshman forward Moe Harkless scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the St. John’s Red Storm to a 61–58 win over Notre Dame.

D'Angelo Harrison scored 22 points and grabbed eight rebounds as St. John’s edged out the UCLA Bruins 66–63.

The Big East Conference announced Wednesday the addition of the University of Memphis as a full conference member beginning with the 2013-2014 academic year, according to a report on the conference’s website.

St. John’s freshman guard D’Angelo Harrison, the country’s third leading scorer among freshmen was named to this week’s Big East Honor Roll as announced by the conference on Monday.

Minutes after his taller Syracuse (23-1) team had manhandled the shorter, thinner, and much less experienced St. John’s Red Storm (10-13) 95–70 at Madison Square Garden, longtime Orangemen coach Jim Boeheim was gushing over his admiration for the Johnnies.

The Duke Blue Devils (19-4) fell to the Miami Hurricanes (14-7) 69–68 in overtime Sunday at Cameron Indoor Stadium for their second loss in three games at home.

Syracuse (22-1) sophomore center Fab Melo will return to the court Saturday against St. John’s (10-12) at Madison Square Garden, according to a short release on the school’s website.

The Alabama Crimson Tide that won the national championship in early January, have recruited a class that’s expected to win another one.

Rutgers Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Tim Pernetti announced on Tuesday the appointment of Kyle Flood as the school’s football coach, according to a report on the school’s website.