Liberal arts colleges are known for their small class sizes, individual attention, and atmosphere meant to inspire intellectual curiosity in its students. But does this make sense for students facing an increasingly tough job market?

"Community" is a new TV sitcom that's good for laughs. But community college graduation rates aren't so funny.

Alyson Karakouzian, a 32-year-old freshman at UMass-Boston, is juggling family and college.