Health Care December 2017

New Short Film Brings Opioid Users Face to Face With Those Who've Lost Loved Ones to Overdose—Beyond Education

The National Safety Council released a powerful short film that brings opioid users face to face with those who have been personally impacted by the worst drug crisis in recorded U.S. history. The video, titled Facing an Everyday Killer, is part of the Council's Stop Everyday Killers campaign – a public awareness initiative to help educate about the risks of taking opioids and encourage people to explore other pain treatment options.

Hispanic Community December 2017

MIA Hotel Agent Named Employee of the Year after Saving Baby’s Life—On a Positive Note Beyond Education

Miami International Airport (MIA) Hotel front desk clerk Jose Consuegra has been named Miami International Airport's 2017 Employee of the Year for his heroic efforts to resuscitate an infant traveler who had stopped breathing. Consuegra was recognized by Miami-Dade County and MIA officials at the airport's annual Rewards and Recognition Year-End Gala. The Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) and the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau made arrangements to fly the child, Mia, and her mother, Alessandra Rossi, from Haiti to the awards ceremony, where they were reunited with Consuegra for the first time since the incident.

Global December 2017

Trump Signs, Lauds Tax Overhaul, off to Florida for Holidays (Beyond Education)

President Donald Trump signed the $1.5 trillion tax overhaul into law Friday, using his last moments in the White House before flying to Florida for the holidays to celebrate a much-needed political win. He also signed a temporary spending bill to keep the government running and provide money to upgrade the nation's missile defenses. The tax cut, which fulfilled a long-held Republican goal, was at the forefront of Trump's mind.

Financing November 2017

USF Announces First-of-a-Kind "Pay It Forward" Scholarship

The University of Saint Francis has announced a new scholarship available to incoming students who exhibit a commitment to service and helping others.

Financing November 2017

UNH Alum Pledges More than $2M for Engineering Scholarships

A University of New Hampshire alumnus has pledged more than $2 million of his estate to students at the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, ensuring that several students will receive free tuition every year.

Financing November 2017

NIH Awards Two Miami-Based Universities $6.8 Million Grant to Address Health Issues in High-risk Latino Communities

Together, the University of Miami (UM) and Florida International University (FIU) have been awarded $6.8 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to lead a newly-funded Center for Latino Health Research Opportunities, called CLaRO.

Financing November 2017

Fenderson Law Firm Announces Annual Scholarship

Fenderson Law Firm is pleased to announce their first annual scholarship for law students in the amount of $1,000.

Financing October 2017

Students from Puerto Rico Can Get Free Semester at Cornell

Cornell University is offering a free semester of study for up to 58 students from Puerto Rico's main public university system.

Financing October 2017

NFL $200K Grant to Support Children Who Have Lost a Military Parent --On a Positive Note

The National Football League has awarded Tuesday's Children, a leading nonprofit providing long-term support to communities and people impacted by terrorism and traumatic loss, a $200,000 grant to launch a youth mentoring program for children who have lost a parent serving in the military.

Financing October 2017

AP Sources: Education Dept. Could Scale Back Help on Loans

The Education Department is considering only partially forgiving federal loans for students defrauded by for-profit colleges, according to department officials, abandoning the Obama administration's policy of erasing that debt.

Global October 2017

SUNY Adirondack Opening Food Pantry for Students in Need --On a Positive Note

A state college in upstate New York is opening a food pantry to help students struggling to put food on the table.

Financing October 2017

College to Offer Scholarships to Children of Service Members

A private university in New York is offering a new scholarship open to the children of military service members, as well as police and firefighters nationwide.

Financing October 2017

Chicago CEO Donates $150M to U of Illinois Business School

A Chicago businessman and his wife have donated $150 million to the College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus.

Financing October 2017

Cumberland Farms' 2018 Believe and Achieve Scholarship Program Now Open and Accepting Applications

Cumberland Farms announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2018 Believe and Achieve Scholarship Program.

Financing October 2017

Brown Enrolls Students from Puerto Rico Tuition Free

Brown University is enrolling up to 50 students from the University of Puerto Rico tuition free following the destruction of Hurricane Maria.