Financing February 2018

UW-Madison: Free Tuition For Families Making Less Than $56K [Education News]

New in-state University of Wisconsin-Madison students from low-to-moderate income families will get free tuition and fees for four years under a new program, university officials announced Thursday. The initiative, dubbed "Bucky's Tuition Promise," guarantees free tuition and no fees for eight semesters for incoming freshmen and four semesters for transfer students who come from homes making no more than $56,000 annually. The program is set to begin this fall.

Global February 2018

Boys & Girls Clubs Of Greater San Diego Give 2017 Distinguished Award To Ashford University [On A Positive Note In Education]

Ashford University has received the 2017 Distinguished Award from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego. This award recognizes organizations that provide strong support to the nonprofit over a number of years. Ashford University has partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego for more than eight years. Ashford University contributes annually to this branch through the nonprofit's Life Changers Club, a way for businesses or individuals to support or "adopt" a single club site location.

Financing February 2018

Marshall University Receives $2.1M Grant For Obesity Study [Education News]

Marshall University has received a $2.1 million federal grant to study obesity-related disorders. U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins announced the U.S. Health and Human Services grant. He said in a news release it will be used to help fund research at the university's Appalachian Center for Cellular Transport in Obesity-Related Disorders.

Global February 2018

University of Alabama Offers Free Books To Schools [On A Positive Note In Education]

The University of Alabama is continuing a book initiative to help out schools and communities in need. The Selma Times-Journal reports the Book Bonanza will provide over $12,000 of book donations for school libraries throughout Alabama's Black Belt region that are struggling financially. In addition, one other school from an economically disadvantaged area will receive books.

Health Care February 2018

Colleges In Vermont Prepare For Possible Mumps Outbreak [Education News]

The University of Vermont and St. Michael's College are taking steps to stop the possible spread of mumps on campus. UVM said in a letter sent out to students and staff members the university health lab is waiting for results on five possible mumps cases involving undergraduate students. WCAX-TV reports three cases of mumps have already been confirmed at St. Michael's College.

Financing February 2018

New Mexico Higher Education Students Seek Vote On Lottery Scholarship Bill

University of New Mexico students are calling on state lawmakers to vote on a measure aimed at shoring up the lottery scholarship program. The measure is pending before a key Senate committee after being approved by the House. The session wraps up Thursday.

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This Week’s Top 5 Trending Headlines in Education and Beyond

Every Friday Hispanic Outlook features the headlines that received the most views on our Facebook page in a special regular feature on our website. These headlines can include breaking news stories, as well as articles related to the field of education and/or the Hispanic community.

Financing February 2018

New Hampshire Higher Education Institution’s Sea Grant Program Getting $218K Grant

A federal-University of New Hampshire program that provides scientific research to improve coastal and marine management is getting a $218,000 grant. The Sea Grant Program focuses its efforts in four areas: environmental literacy and workforce development; healthy coastal ecosystems; coastal communities and economies; and sustainable fisheries and aquaculture.

Financing June 2016

Maryland University System to Invest in Startup Companies

The University System of Maryland plans to establish a $25 million fund to invest in startup companies created by students, faculty and graduates. Multiple news organizations report that the Board of Regents committee approved the fund on Thursday. The fund would require the system to invest $10 million over the next four years, and the remainder would be raised from venture funds, state funds and other sources. That fund is intended to offer investments between $50,000 and $500,000.

Financing June 2016

International Expansion of University of Missouri High School Could Enhance Mizzou’s Enrollment and Diversity Efforts

This Saturday, the University of Missouri High School celebrates the graduation of 151 students from around the world, with 2 students traveling from as far away as Saudi Arabia and Thailand. The high school program, which is part of Mizzou K-12 Schools, is housed in the Mizzou College of Education and provides accredited online and blended schooling for people across the U.S. and globally, serving students in over 65 countries. In recent months, the program has nearly doubled in size to more than 6,000 students with the addition of more than 2,500 high school students from Brazil.

Hispanic Community June 2016

UC Davis Student Takes Father’s Lessons to Heart, Named Top Graduate

University of California, Davis, student Lucydalila Cedillo grew up in East Los Angeles in a home without books, collected recyclable cans with her mother to help support the household and didn’t know anyone who had gone to college. But on morning rides to middle school, she took to heart what her father told her about the importance of learning.

Financing February 2018

Higher Education Institution Offers Scholarships To Fallen Officer's Daughters

An Ohio university has offered full four-year scholarships to the children of a police officer fatally shot while responding to a 911 hang-up call. A representative from Otterbein University announced the scholarships to all three of Officer Eric Joering's daughters during a Westerville City Council meeting Tuesday evening. Council members voted unanimously at the same meeting to retire the officer's K-9 partner, Sam, to live with the Joering family.

Financing February 2018

Bill Dies, Forced Public Comment For Higher Education Tuition Raises

A bill that would force colleges and universities to allow public comments before raising tuition has been voted down in the Virginia Senate. The Virginian-Pilot reports the bill was defeated Tuesday by a Senate committee's 6-4 vote after it passed unanimously through the House. It would have forced public schools to give a formal opportunity for comment at a board meeting before increasing tuition.

Health Care February 2018

WVU Team To Study Brain Implant's Ability To Treat Addiction [Education News]

A group of researchers at West Virginia University plans to study how a brain implant could affect opioid cravings for people with substance use disorder. Neuroscientist Dr. Ali Rezai is developing the implant, which will transmit electric impulses to the reward system of the brain.

Global February 2018

Bentley University Debuts New State-of-the-Art Multipurpose Arena to Enhance Student Life for the Next Generation [Education News]

Bentley University has opened the doors to a new, state-of-the-art multipurpose arena that will host the university's NCAA Division I hockey team and prominent university events such as career fairs, high-profile speakers, alumni events and concerts. The 76,000 square foot facility is designed by Architectural Resources Cambridge and built by Suffolk Construction.