Arts and Media June 2018

“Hamilton” Creator Finds Unexpected Connection At High School Reunion [Education News]

While attending his 20-year High School Reunion at Hunter High School, Lin-Manuel discovered a previously unknown connection. Both Miranda and his wife, Vanessa Nadal, are alumni, and through an old edition of the school's newspaper, Miranda found a link to Nadal. It turns out that they both wrote articles for their newspaper.

Financing June 2018

New UW Budget Calls For Higher Fees, Room-And-Board Costs [Education News]

The University of Wisconsin System regents are set to approve a new budget that would increase student fees as well as room and board costs. The regents are scheduled to approve the 2018-19 budget Friday at UW-Milwaukee. The spending plan calls for raising student fees at four-year schools an average of $33 per student. Room and board would increase an average of $118.

Financing June 2018

Missouri Southern Faces $1 Million Penalty Amid Tuition Hike [Education News]

Missouri Southern State University is facing a $1.1 million state penalty after raising its tuition rates by 15 percent next year. The university's tuition and fees are slated to increase by $900 to nearly $7,000 during the upcoming school year, the Springfield News-Leader reported. Nearly all public colleges in Missouri are expected to raise their tuition next year, but only by 1 and 2 percent.

Financing June 2018

Vaping Essays: E-cigarette Sellers Offering Scholarships [Education News]

A growing number of e-cigarette and vaporizer sellers have started offering college scholarships as a way to get their brands listed on university websites and to get students to write essays about the potential benefits of vaping. The tactic is taken from a method that was once believed to improve a site's ranking in search result.

Financing June 2018

University Of Idaho Gets $750,000 Biofuel Research Grant [Education News]

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a $750,000 grant to University of Idaho researcher studying biofuels. The Idaho Business Review reports the grant to assistant professor Tara Hudiburg is part of a $115 million project involving 60 people in 17 institutions, aimed at creating a new generation of sustainable and cost-effective bioproducts.

Arts and Media June 2018

Drama Teacher At Parkland School Honored At Tony Awards [On A Positive Note In Education]

A drama teacher recalled all the lessons she learned in the arts as she barricaded students in a closet during the school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Melody Herzfeld was presented with the 2018 Excellence in Theatre Education Award during the Tony Awards on Sunday.

Global June 2018

Trump-Kim Shake Hands, Commit To 'Complete Denuclearization' [Beyond Education]

President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un committed Tuesday to "complete denuclearization" of the Korean Peninsula during the first meeting in history between a sitting U.S. president and a North Korean leader. Yet as Trump toasted the summit's results, he faced mounting questions about whether he got too little and gave away too much — including an agreement to halt U.S. military exercises with treaty ally South Korea.

Global June 2018

Money To 'Harden' Schools Draws Backlash After Shootings [Education News]

An alliance of U.S. education groups expressed shock Tuesday that the Trump administration would let schools purchase metal detectors and police patrols through a $1.1 billion program that the White House and Congress have used to defend their response to an epidemic of school shootings.

Financing June 2018

SDCCD Extends Tuition-Free Program [Education News]

The San Diego Community College District has extended their tuition-free program, the San Diego Promise, to include all recent high school graduates. Graduates that are first-time, full-time students will be eligible to receive two free years of college at San Diego City, San Diego Mesa and/or San Diego Miramar colleges.

Health Care June 2018

USC Recruiting For Study To Explore Impact Of Culture And Genetics On Hispanics With MS [Education News]

The Keck School of Medicine of USC is actively recruiting Hispanics with multiple sclerosis (MS) to participate in a study examining the impact of genetics, acculturation and cultural perceptions on disease severity. The multicenter study, which is being funded by a grant from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, is recruiting 400 Hispanics who have been diagnosed with MS within the last two years.

Financing June 2018

University Of Wyoming Approves Budget With Employee Raises [Education News]

The University of Wyoming's budget for next year includes millions of dollars to fund raises and hire additional employees. The university's board unanimously approved the nearly $500 million budget, which includes $5.5 million for raises for university employees, more than $4 million to hire at least 32 faculty members and about $450,000 to hire additional custodians.

Technology June 2018

Tips For Making Your Social Media Profiles Look More Professional For College [Education News]

Social Media can make or break college applicants being accepted at the college or university of their choice. Students have faced disciplinary actions for using offensive language and images in private group chats throughout social media platforms. The Princeton Review has come up with social media tips for college applicants to revamp their social media presence.

Global June 2018

NOT REAL NEWS: A Look At What Didn't Happen This Week Beyond Education

A roundup of some of the most popular, but completely untrue, headlines of the week. None of these stories are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked each of these out, including the original sources, and debunk them.

Legal June 2018

Multiple Lawsuits Being File In Wake Of Deadly School Bus Crash [Education News]

There have been at least three lawsuits filed following the Paramus Bus Crash that took place last month. On May 17 a Paramus school bus with 45 fifth-graders, teachers and parents were headed out on a class trip to Waterloo Village in Stanhope.

Financing June 2018

SUNY Extends Offer To Help Students Displaced By Hurricanes [On A Positive Note In Education]

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that the State University of New York (SUNY) has extended their offer to help students displaced by Hurricanes Maria and Irma. SUNY’s colleges and universities are offering in-state tuition for the 2018-2019 academic year to students from Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.