Technology July 2019

MSU Computer On Moon

NASA has chosen the RadPC computer, which was designed by researchers from Montana State University, for a trial on the surface of the moon. RadPC will be sent to the moon in 2020 or 2021.

Global July 2019

From College To University

Calvin College is becoming a university on the birthday of the school’s namesake, John Calvin. The school’s plans include expanding its academic and extracurricular offerings.

Legal July 2019

Blocked Question May Still Be On Census

Despite a Supreme Court ruling blocking the citizenship question from the 2020 Census, Attorney General William Barr told AP there is a legal way to ask about citizenship on the census.

Financing July 2019

UD Announces 4% Tuition Hikes

Tuition and fees at the University of Delaware are increasing by more than 4% for the academic year beginning next month. There will be a 2.7% increase in room and board.

Global July 2019

Montclair State U’s New Language Programs

Beginning this fall, Montclair State University is launching two new undergraduate language programs, including an interdisciplinary Language, Business and Culture major.

Legal July 2019

Early Voting On College Campuses Lawsuit

New election rules requiring early voting sites have “sufficient non-permitted parking” have sparked a lawsuit with critics saying that colleges have restrictive parking rules.

Financing July 2019

University Expands Free Tuition Help

Undergraduate students from families earning less than $65,000 annually qualify for free tuition to The University of Texas's Austin campus starting fall of next year.

Technology July 2019

Wichita State Lands $33M Contract

Wichita State has landed a $33 million contract to make missiles for the Army that are lighter and cheaper while still improving on performance.

Global July 2019

News Conference On Census And Citizenship

President Donald Trump tweeted that there will be “a News Conference on the Census and Citizenship” that will take place after a White House Social Media Summit.

Health Care July 2019

Revamping Care For Kidneys

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to revamp kidney disease care. According to the president, this includes home dialysis and early transplants.

Global July 2019

New Holding Center For Migrant Children

An oilfield worker camp is now a holding center for migrant kids. It is encircled by a wire fence and has a giant air-conditioned tent and trailers where kids can call their families.

Financing July 2019

Penn Universities Freeze Tuition

For the first time in more than 20 years, students attending one of Pennsylvania’s state-owned universities won’t see a tuition increase for next year. This impacts 14 schools.

Global July 2019

Tuition Freeze; Top 5 Headlines

Students at Pennsylvania’s 14 state-owned universities won’t see a tuition increase for next year. The U.S. has turned an oilfield worker camp into a holding center for migrant kids.

Global July 2019

Update: 2020 Census

The controversial question regarding citizenship is not going to be included in the 2020 Census. President Donald Trump addressed reporters regarding his announcement on Thursday.

Health Care July 2019

Setbacks On Lowering Drug Costs

President Trump is changing his focus regarding curbing prescription drug costs to efforts aimed at helping younger generations covered by workplace plans and people on Medicare.