Global December 2019

Teachers, Guns And Debate

An AP investigation into accidental shootings at law enforcement agencies is raising questions about arming teachers as a way to deal with mass shootings at schools.

Financing December 2019

2020 Marshall Scholarship

The 2020 Marshall Scholarship’s latest class of recipients is the second largest in the program’s 66-year history. A total of 46 U.S. students received the scholarship.

Health Care December 2019

UCF Students Give Free Hep A Shots

Medical students from UCF have been volunteering once a month to give free hepatitis A shots to the homeless in Orlando. During the 90-minute clinic, they vaccinate as many as 25 people.

Technology December 2019

101 Schools Receive More Than $500K

More than 100 schools in New Hampshire are receiving robotics grants for the purchase of robotics kits, stipends for coaches, and competition expenses. Schools can still apply.

Financing December 2019

Only Partial Loan Relief For Students?

Under new Education Department rules defrauded students will only receive full loan forgiveness if they earn far less than their peers and may receive relief 25%-75% of their debt.

Legal December 2019

U Of Kentucky Alum, Wife Give $20M

J. David Rosenberg, an alumnus of the University of Kentucky College of Law, and his wife, Dianne, have pledged $20 million. The money will fund an endowment and a nonendowed gift.

Global December 2019

Order Targets Antisemitism At Colleges

A new executive order will broaden the federal government definition of antisemitism and instruct it to be used in enforcing laws against discrimination on college campuses.

Arts and Media December 2019

2020 duPont-Columbia Award Winners

The 2020 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award winners include PBS, Netflix and MSNBC. News stories include the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and family separations at the border.

Global December 2019

UT’s Fan’s T-Shirt Design Raises $950K

The fourth-grader, who was bullied for his homemade University of Tennessee T-shirt, has helped raised $952,101 for STOMP Out Bullying.

Global December 2019

Israeli PM Welcomes Antisemitism Order

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed an executive order signed this week by President Donald Trump that targets antisemitism on college campuses.

Health Care December 2019

Judge Denies U Of A Students' Appeal

U of A students who appealed a vaccination policy have had their appeal denied. The policy bars them from attending classes during a mumps outbreak because they aren’t vaccinated.

Financing December 2019

Penn. University Faculty Get 12% Raise

Although faculty at state universities in Pennsylvania will not be receiving pay raises this year, their salaries will be increasing by at least 12% over the next three years.

Global December 2019

Deadly Volcanic Eruption; Top 5 Headlines

A deadly volcanic eruption took place this week on New Zealand’s White Island. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s play 'In the Heights' is coming to the big screen.

Financing December 2019

In-State Tuition Freeze In Idaho

The presidents of Lewis-Clark State College, as well as the University of Idaho, Boise State University and Idaho State University have announced a tuition and fee freeze.

Global December 2019

Kansas Becomes Latest No. 1 In AP Top 25

The Associated Press’ top 25 men’s college basketball poll has Kansas moving up to the number 1 slot. Meanwhile, for the first time in nearly six years, North Carolina is out.