College Related articles For February 8, 2010.

The LA Times reports on UC’s Commission on the Future which is looking at ways to fund the college system. One wacky idea is to charge no tuition but a college grad has to pay a percentage of what they earn back to the college.

The AP reports on tuition increases being a national trend.

The New York Times with a big article out on Early College High schools.

They also report on women outnumbering the men at colleges and the dating scene they are in.

The Herald Leader reports on the Kentucky Community and Technical College System having an enrollment increase of 18%.

The News & Observer reports on Mount Olive College that is starting a plan where you can get a college degree in three years.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on the Internet still not being the answer for textbook costs.

The Providence Journal reports on Brown University getting a record amount of applications.

The AP reports on Dartmouth college laying of 76 non-teach positions to save 100 million bucks over 2 years.

The Oregonian reports on the Oregon League of Minority Voters that is going to be giving out a scholarship.

The Denver Post reports on a new bill in Colorado that New bill would allow students to transfer credits from for-profit colleges.

The Houston Chronicle reports on starting the hunt for college aid early.

The AP reports on San Jose State that is getting some one time stimulus funds so more classes can be offered.