Technology December 2017

Higher Education Institution Launches 18-Month Part-time Online MBA Program, One of the Fastest in Greater Boston

Bentley University has launched a part-time accelerated online MBA program that allows students to earn their degree in as little as 18 months, one of the fastest part-time MBA degrees in Greater Boston. Bentley's new accelerated part-time MBA offers an adaptable class schedule, with all courses available online, and includes the option of intensive courses on weekends. Classes meet once a week and students can pursue a concentration in leadership designed to prepare them for high-level management roles. The online learning environment brings together a diverse group of students from different cultures and professional backgrounds, training students to collaborate on diverse teams that mirror today's global marketplace.

Hispanic Community December 2017

2017 Retrospective: Harvard Jazz Band Visits Cuba in Education, Culture Exchange

This past summer, the Harvard Jazz Band visited Cuba for an eight-day trip filled with music, dance and traditions. Lead by Director Yosvany Terry (who is himself a native of Cuba), the band’s journey is documented in a special video.

Financing November 2017

USF Announces First-of-a-Kind "Pay It Forward" Scholarship

The University of Saint Francis has announced a new scholarship available to incoming students who exhibit a commitment to service and helping others.

Financing November 2017

UNH Alum Pledges More than $2M for Engineering Scholarships

A University of New Hampshire alumnus has pledged more than $2 million of his estate to students at the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, ensuring that several students will receive free tuition every year.

Financing November 2017

NIH Awards Two Miami-Based Universities $6.8 Million Grant to Address Health Issues in High-risk Latino Communities

Together, the University of Miami (UM) and Florida International University (FIU) have been awarded $6.8 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to lead a newly-funded Center for Latino Health Research Opportunities, called CLaRO.

Financing October 2017

Chicago CEO Donates $150M to U of Illinois Business School

A Chicago businessman and his wife have donated $150 million to the College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus.

Financing October 2017

Brown Enrolls Students from Puerto Rico Tuition Free

Brown University is enrolling up to 50 students from the University of Puerto Rico tuition free following the destruction of Hurricane Maria.

Financing October 2017

University of Akron Pledged $20M from Quaker Oats Heiress

University of Akron officials say the estate of a Quaker Oats Company heiress has pledged $20 million to the school with most of the money paying for scholarships.

Financing October 2017

On a Positive Note--LSU Starts Fundraising Campaign for Wild Tiger Conservation

Louisiana State University has launched a new fundraising campaign aimed at helping students' efforts to save the school's mascot — the tiger — in the wild.

Financing October 2017

University of Colorado to Eliminate Course Fees in Fall 2018

The University of Colorado is eliminating all course and program fees starting in the fall of 2018.

Financing October 2017

2 Families to Give $60 Million to University of N. Carolina

Two families have pledged more than $60 million to the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill as the school starts a new fundraising campaign.

Financing October 2017 Premium

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Financing October 2017

Purdue University Fort Wayne to Offer New Way to Pay Tuition

Purdue University Fort Wayne is planning a new way to pay for tuition next fall.

Financing October 2017

Yale University Endowment Grows to Record $27.2B

Yale University's endowment has grown to a record $27.2 billion.

Financing October 2017

WVU Foundation Plans 24-hour Donation Push

The West Virginia University Foundation plans to hold a 24-hour fundraising effort on Nov. 8 for the general unrestricted needs of its schools and colleges.