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U.S. News University Directory Launches New Resource Center Providing Education and Career Information

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 17, 2011 — U.S. News University Directory, the premier education portal for connecting prospective students to traditional universities and accredited online degree programs, today announced the launch of a Resource Center designed to help new and returning students navigate the complicated process of choosing the right college and degree program.

Since its inception, U.S. News University Directory has been committed to providing students critical information specifically designed to help them reach their educational and career goals. Through an exclusive arrangement with U.S. News & World Report, the Directory provides a concierge service that immediately connects students to ranked traditional and accredited online schools. With the addition of the Resource Center, the Directory now provides access to daily news briefs covering the latest in higher education news, an extensive college and career video library, and hundreds of original articles.

"By leveraging our relationship with U.S. News & World Report, the trusted authority on Best Colleges and Best Graduate Schools rankings since 1983, we are able to provide world-class content for students looking to make an informed decision regarding the program and university that best fits their needs," said Adrian Marrullier, CMO for U.S. News University Directory.

The Resource Center classifies information into five easy-to-navigate categories: choosing the right school, going back to school, paying for school, online education and careers.

Among many other topics, visitors to the Resource Center will find information on:

  • What college majors can get you hired right away
  • Where to find scholarships
  • What you need to know about online degrees
  • What careers bring a high salary with an associate's degree
  • Top MBA programs that don't require the GMAT
  • What jobs will be in demand through 2018 and beyond
  • Tips to get the most financial aid

"Prospective students no longer need to scour the Internet for education resources or information on school and degree programs," said Matthew Speer, Director of Sales and Marketing for U.S. News University Connection. "U.S. News University Directory Resource Center provides easy access to everything a student needs when researching their education options, all in one place."

For more information and to explore U.S. News University Directory education portal or Resource Center, visit http://www.usnewsuniversitydirectory.com.

About U.S. News University Connection

U.S. News University Connection's education portal, U.S. News University Directory, provides comprehensive and unbiased information on more than 1,900 academic institutions directly from U.S. News & World Report, the most trusted source for college and university rankings since 1983.

Contact:
Matthew Speer, Director, Sales and Marketing
U.S. News University Connection
Email
(866) 442-6587

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