Financing December 2017

SNHU Freezes Tuition at $30,800 for 2018-19 to Make Education More Accessible

South New Hampshire University is freezing tuition for the 2018-19 academic year at the current rate of $30,800. With housing and fees, the cost for on-campus undergraduate students is between $41,700 and $46,800 per year.

Financing December 2017

Northern Illinois U Trustees Again Vote to Freeze Tuition; Lower Fees for Undergraduate Education

Northern Illinois University trustees have again voted to freeze tuition and lower fees for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year. Trustees also approved a half-percent decrease in undergraduate fees.

Financing December 2017

Ex-Kent State President, Husband Pledge $1M for Higher Education Scholarships

The former president of Kent State University and her husband have committed to donating $1 million to pay for arts scholarships after their deaths. Former president Carol Cartwright and G. Phillip Cartwright also have pledged to give $10,000 annually starting this year to Kent State's College of Arts to fund scholarships for under-represented students.

Global December 2017

Disney Buying Large Part of 21st Century Fox in $52.4B Deal --Beyond Education

Disney is buying a large part of the Murdoch family's 21st Century Fox for about $52.4 billion in stock, including film and television studios and cable and international TV businesses. The deal gives Disney film businesses including Twentieth Century Fox, Fox Searchlight Pictures and Fox 2000, which together are the homes of Avatar, X-Men, Fantastic Four and Deadpool. On the television side, Disney will get Twentieth Century Fox Television, FX Productions and Fox21, with shows including "The Simpsons" and "Modern Family."

Global December 2017

Holiday Travel Chaos Looms

Thousands of people remain stranded in Atlanta even after power is restored at the world's busiest airport. For the time being, President Donald Trump is not considering firing Robert Mueller. Trump is set to reveal his "America First" security plan. Olympic athletes are facing challenges related to climate change.

Global December 2017

Airlines Inch Back to Normal Flow after Atlanta Airport Fire--Beyond Education

Delta Air Lines and other carriers that operate out of Atlanta's busy airport said they expected to be running normally Tuesday after a fire and blackout there forced the cancellation of over 1,500 flights days before the start of the Christmas rush.

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Hispanic Community September 2017

On a Positive Note--Communities In Schools Announces the All In For Texas Relief Fund to Support CIS Affiliates Serving 330,000 Students

Communities In Schools, (CIS) has announced the creation of the All In For Texas Relief Fund to support CIS affiliates who have suffered losses as a result of Hurricane Harvey.

Administration August 2017

Job News --Your Credit Score Could Lose You Jobs and Promotions

New Labor Survey: 1 Out of 4 Companies Perform Personal Finance and/or Credit Background Checks on Employment Applicants.

Hispanic Community August 2017

Government Eases Student Loan Rules for Harvey Victims

The Education Department is easing financial aid rules and procedures for those affected by Harvey.

Financing August 2017

Hardin-Simmons University Offers Automatic $44,000 Scholarship for Texas Students

Hardin-Simmons University has announced that its Texas Scholarship, totaling $44,000 per student, is automatically awarded to graduating high school students from Texas who are granted general admission to HSU.

Global August 2017

Top Story--The Latest: Best Buy Sorry for Overpriced Water in Houston

The Latest on Tropical Storm Harvey (all times local).

Financing August 2017

More Than 400 UNH Students Attending Tuition-free

More than 400 incoming University of New Hampshire students are attending the school tuition-free this fall.

Financing August 2017

On a Positive Note —Scholarship Program Awards $170,000 to 22 Inspiring Students

Through its annual Life Lessons Scholarship Program, the nonprofit organization Life Happens recognizes students like Faith and Samuel who have persevered in the face of tremendous adversity following the death of a parent or guardian with little to no life insurance. Recipients are awarded scholarships, ranging from $5,000 to $15,000, that help pay for their college education.

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