Financing June 2018

SDCCD Extends Tuition-Free Program [Education News]

The San Diego Community College District has extended their tuition-free program, the San Diego Promise, to include all recent high school graduates. Graduates that are first-time, full-time students will be eligible to receive two free years of college at San Diego City, San Diego Mesa and/or San Diego Miramar colleges.

Arts and Media June 2018

CUNY And Latino Media Organizations Team Up For Spanish-Language Journalism Program [Education News]

The City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate School of Journalism has teamed up with Latino media organizations including Univision News, NY1 Noticias; The Guardian and Telemundo for the school’s Spanish-language Journalism Program. This program’s initiative is filling a void by training bilingual students that are interested in covering Latino communities in the U.S. and abroad.

Health Care June 2018

USC Recruiting For Study To Explore Impact Of Culture And Genetics On Hispanics With MS [Education News]

The Keck School of Medicine of USC is actively recruiting Hispanics with multiple sclerosis (MS) to participate in a study examining the impact of genetics, acculturation and cultural perceptions on disease severity. The multicenter study, which is being funded by a grant from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, is recruiting 400 Hispanics who have been diagnosed with MS within the last two years.

Legal June 2018

Governor Signs 6 Gun Control Measures In New Jersey [Education News And Beyond]

New Jersey on Wednesday enacted a half-dozen new gun control laws, tightening its already strict statutes as advocates applauded and critics questioned whether they will achieve their aims. Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed the legislation in Trenton alongside Democratic legislative leaders and the bills' sponsors, who moved the legislation shortly after a mass shooting at a Florida high school in February.

Financing June 2018

University Of Wyoming Approves Budget With Employee Raises [Education News]

The University of Wyoming's budget for next year includes millions of dollars to fund raises and hire additional employees. The university's board unanimously approved the nearly $500 million budget, which includes $5.5 million for raises for university employees, more than $4 million to hire at least 32 faculty members and about $450,000 to hire additional custodians.

Technology June 2018

Tips For Making Your Social Media Profiles Look More Professional For College [Education News]

Social Media can make or break college applicants being accepted at the college or university of their choice. Students have faced disciplinary actions for using offensive language and images in private group chats throughout social media platforms. The Princeton Review has come up with social media tips for college applicants to revamp their social media presence.

Global June 2018

U Of Chicago To Not Require SAT Scores For Many Applicants [Education News]

The University of Chicago is becoming the first major U.S. research university to stop requiring American undergraduate applicants to submit ACT or SAT scores. The decision that school officials say is designed to help even the playing field for students from low-income or underrepresented communities has been made by some liberal arts colleges but the school is the first major research university to do so.

Financing June 2018

Alum Stryker Commits $20 Million In Scholarships To College [On A Positive Note In Education]

A $20 million contribution from businessman Jon Stryker is allowing Kalamazoo College to establish a scholarship program for students of color, first-generation students and those from lower-income families. The program starts with the 2018-19 academic year and will provide $2 million annually over the next decade.

Global June 2018

NOT REAL NEWS: A Look At What Didn't Happen This Week Beyond Education

A roundup of some of the most popular, but completely untrue, headlines of the week. None of these stories are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked each of these out, including the original sources, and debunk them.

Legal June 2018

Multiple Lawsuits Being File In Wake Of Deadly School Bus Crash [Education News]

There have been at least three lawsuits filed following the Paramus Bus Crash that took place last month. On May 17 a Paramus school bus with 45 fifth-graders, teachers and parents were headed out on a class trip to Waterloo Village in Stanhope.

Financing June 2018

SUNY Extends Offer To Help Students Displaced By Hurricanes [On A Positive Note In Education]

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that the State University of New York (SUNY) has extended their offer to help students displaced by Hurricanes Maria and Irma. SUNY’s colleges and universities are offering in-state tuition for the 2018-2019 academic year to students from Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.

Global June 2018

12 Career Fair Tips From UC Berkeley [Education News]

The University of California, Berkeley’s career center is currently featuring a list of 12 career fair tips on its website. Tips cover a variety of topics spanning from what to do before a career fair to making the best use of time during a career fair.

Global June 2018

University And Airlines Partner To Guarantee Jobs To Graduates [Education News]

Several airlines are combating a nationwide pilot shortage by partnering with Kansas State University to guarantee jobs to graduates. Under the partnership, the airlines pay students, train them and give them pilot jobs as soon as they graduate and have 1,000 flight hours.

Hispanic Community June 2018

Minnesota Athletes Making Girls Soccer More Diverse [On A Positive Note In Education]

Girls' soccer — in Minnesota and across the country — is widely seen as a white, suburban sport. The most elite private clubs can charge families thousands of dollars a year for their daughters to participate in top-tier programs. But a new Twin Cities nonprofit is trying to open doors for a more racially diverse set of female athletes who are already embracing the game.

Financing June 2018

New Grads, Unlock Your Future With A Credit Check-Up [Education And Beyond]

Good credit is your ticket to an easier and more affordable postgrad life. It could help you qualify for apartments, nab low-interest car loans, pay less for car insurance , set up utilities with little or no deposit s, and more. And it's not that hard to get started. With a few strategic moves this summer, you can make sure future-you is ready to clinch those savings.