Kansas Colleges Seek Tuition Hikes Even After Funding Boost [Education News]

State universities in Kansas are asking for permission to increase tuition again this fall even after legislators boosted their overall state funding to levels not seen for a decade. The six state universities and the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City have submitted proposals to the state Board of Regents to increase tuition and required fees for undergraduate students from 1.2 percent to 3 percent.

Tuition Rising 1 Percent For Missouri's Universities [Education News]

In-state undergraduate students at Missouri universities will pay 1 percent more in tuition for the upcoming school year. The University of Missouri Board of Curators on Monday approved a 2.1 percent increase, which reflects inflation rates and is the maximum allowed by state law.

Vote, Take Risks, Be Fearless: Celebs Offer Advice To Higher Education Grads

Work hard, be true to yourself, embrace diversity and seize the moment. It's the advice graduation speakers have offered for ages. This year, colleges have invited a wide variety of commencement speakers, including Justin Trudeau, Oprah Winfrey, Tim Cook, Nikki Haley, Chance the Rapper, Hillary Clinton, Chadwick Boseman, Queen Latifah and Michael Keaton.

SVSU To Host Education Employment Fair In June

Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) in Michigan is hosting an Education Employment Fair on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET. Participating employers are seeking to fill a wide variety of job positions including teachers, supervisors, specialists, consultants, therapists and social workers.

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Walmart Offers Employees New Perk: Cheap Access To College [Education News]

Walmart is offering its employees a new perk: affordable access to a college degree. America's largest private employer, which in the past has helped its workers get their high school or equivalency degree, hopes the new benefit will help it recruit and retain higher quality entry-level employees in a tight U.S. labor market.

Family Of Teen Killed In Shooting Launches UConn Scholarship [Education News]

The parents of a student killed in the mass shooting at a Florida high school have started a scholarship at the University of Connecticut in his memory. The Hartford Courant reported Tuesday Max Schachter and his wife, Caryn DeSacia, have launched a scholarship in honor of their 14-year-old son, Alex Schachter, who was killed in the February shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

University Of Kansas To Slash Budget By $20 Million [Education News]

The University of Kansas plans to cut $20 million from its Lawrence campus during the next fiscal year. The university announced Tuesday that the reductions will mean about a 5.9 budget decrease for all Lawrence campus units and departments. The cuts take effect July 1.

Princeton University’s Vertical Farming Project Partners With Local Elementary School

This Week’s Top 5 Trending Headlines In Education And Beyond

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Immigrant Tuition Law Debated In Kansas Governor's Race [Education News]

A Republican candidate for Kansas governor who has advised President Donald Trump is attacking a state law that helps young people living in the U.S. illegally go to state colleges, appealing to his party's conservative base in a tough GOP primary race.

Ohio State University To Expand Aid Initiative To Regionals [Education News]

Ohio State University plans to expand a financial aid program from its main campus to include regional campuses. The university expects to spend some $3 million a year starting in spring 2019 to extend the program aiming to close the aid gap for low- and moderate-income students.

U Of I, Microsoft Help Students With Autism Pursue Careers [Education News]

The University of Illinois and Microsoft are launching a new partnership to help students with autism pursue science and technology careers. Microsoft is investing $200,000 in the Accessibility Lighthouse Program, which started Monday. Harold Javid of Microsoft says the partnership will use advances in technology to provide opportunities for students with a range of disabilities.

Retired Teacher Gives $7.4M To The University Of Kansas [Education News]

A retired high school teacher who lived in a modest two-bedroom home until her death has donated $7.4 million to the University of Kansas. The school says in a news release that Lavon Brosseau's gift will benefit students majoring in the arts, humanities and education.

New UW Budget Calls For Higher Fees, Room-And-Board Costs [Education News]

The University of Wisconsin System regents are set to approve a new budget that would increase student fees as well as room and board costs. The regents are scheduled to approve the 2018-19 budget Friday at UW-Milwaukee. The spending plan calls for raising student fees at four-year schools an average of $33 per student. Room and board would increase an average of $118.