Financing September 2019

UNE Receives $1.3M Grant

The University of New England is receiving $1.3 million. The school is planning to create the P.D. Merrill Endowed Chair of Business and aid its Makerspace.

Global September 2019

Michigan State U Fined $4.5M In Nassar Case

The case regarding Larry Nassar has resulted in Michigan State University being fined $4.5 million. Nassar, a campus sports doctor, molested gymnasts and other female athletes.

Health Care September 2019

Texas A&M University To Receive $2.5M

Texas A&M University is one of 10 degree-granting institutions to receive a $2.5 million Burroughs Wellcome Fund Physician-Scientist Institutional Award.

Global September 2019

Texas To Investigate Google?

Texas is expected to announce an investigation Google to determine if it is too big and powerful. The cancelled meeting with Taliban and Afghan leaders has foreign policy fallout.

Global September 2019

Shooting In Maine Puts Schools On Lockdown

Although police believe a shooting in northern Maine is an “isolated incident,” several schools, including Northern Maine Community College are on lockdown.

Global September 2019

Latest On Epstein Gift Probe

A fundraising director at Brown University is on administrative leave because of accusations that he participated in covering up Jeffrey Epstein’s connections to the MIT Media Lab.

Arts and Media September 2019

'Coco' Comes To The Hollywood Bowl

To celebrate Diá de los Muertos, the Oscar®-winning film “Coco” is being shown at a special event at The Hollywood Bowl. A full, live orchestra will accompany the movie’s screening.

Health Care September 2019

$5.8M Gift Boosts Bipolar Research At U-M

The Richard Tam Foundation has donated $5.8 million to the University of Michigan to help boost precision of care for people with bipolar disorder.

Global September 2019

University Supports Bullied Boy

The University of Tennessee is showing support for a boy who was bullied for his homemade T-shirt by selling his shirt’s design. A portion of sales will be donated to STOMP Out Bullying.

Global September 2019

New EAGr Program At U of Pittsburgh

The University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering students now have an opportunity to earn a bachelor of science (BS) and a master of science (MS) degree in five years.

Global September 2019

America Vows To 'Never Forget' 9/11

Eighteen years after the deadliest terror attack on American soil, Americans vow to never forget 9/11 with solemn ceremonies and vows.

Health Care September 2019

Harry Potter Author Donates $18.8M

J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter book series, has donated 15.3 million-pound ($18.8 million) to the University of Edinburgh in Scotland for MS research.

Health Care September 2019

Vape Industry Digs Heels In On Flavor Bans

Mint and Menthol flavored e-cigarettes, the industry’s two most popular flavors, have become a line in the sand for vaping companies, regarding the vape flavor bans.

Global September 2019

2020 Democratic Candidates' Debate

The following AP article looks at key takeaways from the most recent 2020 Democratic candidates’ debate.

Financing September 2019

UC Davis Receives $845.5M

The University of California, Davis has almost matched its record breaking research funding in 2018-19, receiving $845.5 million in grants and contracts.