Hispanic Community March 2017

Hispanic Outlook’s Scholarship of the Week

The Fiesta del Sol Guadalupe A. Reyes Scholarship Program is offering a $1,500 scholarship to Latino/a students with a 2.5 GPA or higher who have demonstrated financial need and are involved in their school and/or community.

Legal March 2017

About $200K in Funds Missing at Northern New Mexico College

State auditors have confirmed the theft of an estimated $200,000 in funds at Northern New Mexico College.

Legal March 2017

Sacred Heart University Expands Reduced Tuition Offer For Master's In Criminal Justice

Sacred Heart University is rolling out a new benefit for police, correction, parole and probation officers throughout the tri-state area: a 50 percent tuition reduction for those who enroll in SHU’s master’s in criminal justice (MACJ) program.

Global March 2017

Hispanic Outlook’s Scholarship of the Week

Applications are open for the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Future Business Leader Scholarship.

Technology February 2017

Kean University Receives $13K Grant to Conduct Renewable Energy Workshops for High School Students, Teachers

Kean University has been awarded a $13,000 E2 Energy to Educate Grant from Constellation, a retail supplier of power, natural gas and other energy products for homes.

Administration February 2017

U of Iowa Eliminating Some Scholarships as Part of Cutbacks

The University of Iowa is eliminating academic scholarships expected by more than 2,400 resident students for the 2017-18 school year.

Global February 2017

CSUF Awarded $1.4 Million to Train Child Welfare Workers

For the seventh consecutive year, Cal State Fullerton’s master of social work program has received more than $1 million in federal funding to tackle a nationwide shortage of child welfare workers.

Financing February 2017 Premium

Study: Connecticut Ranks 21ST in College Affordability

It is no longer possible to work one’s way through state college without incurring debt, according to a new study on college affordability.

Financing February 2017 Premium

University of Dubuque Announces $60M Gift _ School's Largest

University of Dubuque officials have announced a $60 million estate gift to be used to support endowed scholarships for students.

Hispanic Community February 2017 Premium

UT Austin Leading National Efforts to Support Lower-Income Students

In a new report from the American Talent Initiative (ATI), The University of Texas at Austin is one of five colleges and universities highlighted for its success expanding opportunity and boosting graduation rates for low- and moderate-income students.

Financing February 2017

Tuition to Go up 5 Percent at Wyoming Community Colleges

Wyoming residents attending the state's seven community colleges will see a slight increase in tuition starting this fall.

Global February 2017

Rice 360° in running for $100 million MacArthur grant

The Rice University-based team's odds of getting the money dropped to one-in-eight with today's announcement that Rice 360° Institute for Global Health and its partners are among the semifinalists for the MacArthur Foundation's innovative 100&Change competition.

Hispanic Community February 2017

Univ. Offers In-state Tuition if Parents Attended La. School

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette says it's now offering in-state tuition to anyone with a parent who has at least an associate's degree from any public or private college or university in the state.

Arts and Media February 2017

Henry Ford College to Host 44th Annual Women’s Recognition Luncheon on March 24

Henry Ford College (HFC) will host the 44th Annual Women’s Recognition Luncheon on Friday, March 24, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This annual event takes place in the Student and Culinary Arts Center (Building M), located on the main campus.

Legal February 2017

New York Gov. Cuomo Promotes Tuition-free College Plan

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is taking his idea to make college tuition-free on New York's public campuses directly to the students.