Global November 2018

Reduced Tuition For HS Grad Volunteers

A new program gives high school graduates the opportunity to help older adults and receive reduced tuition at any public university or college in New Hampshire.

Financing November 2018

U Of Georgia Receives $3M Grant

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has funded a $3 million grant to the University of Georgia for a comprehensive research project that aims to transform STEM.

Financing November 2018

More Immigrants, Women Rhodes Scholars

There are notably higher numbers of women, immigrants and first-generation in the latest group of U.S. Rhodes scholars. Among them is the first recipient covered by DACA.

Financing November 2018

DeVos Warns Of Student Debt Crisis

Betsy DeVos has stated that ballooning student debt has created a “crisis in higher education” and is calling for “important policy changes” regarding student loans.

Financing November 2018

DePaul Offers 2 New $20K Scholarships

DePaul University is introducing two new scholarships—The Catholic Heritage Scholarship and the Chicago Promise Scholarship—which will each provide $20,000.

Global November 2018

Does Activism Hurt Getting Into College?

While peaceful protests and other forms of activism are legal in the United States, does participating in them help or hurt one’s chances of being accepted at a college or university?

Global December 2018

What Do Colleges Want?

Applying to colleges and universities can be an intimidating experience. What do these higher education institutions really want? What makes a student a stronger candidate?

Hispanic Community December 2018

Library Of Congress Center In Puerto Rico

The Library of Congress is launching a branch of the Library of Congress’ Center for the Book in Puerto Rico at the Rio Piedras campus of the University of Puerto Rico.

Hispanic Community December 2018

Latinos Can Be An Electoral Force In 2020

The Pew Research Center has found that in the U.S. there are 27.3 million eligible Latino voters; historically most have not voted, but there was a large turnout during the midterms.

Financing December 2018

Hero To Get $30K For Law School

Joshua Quick, a second-year law student at Florida State University, struggled with Scott Beierle who opened fire at the Hot Yoga studio on Nov. 2.

Legal December 2018

Law School Opens Wellness Room

The University of Minnesota Law School is opening a wellness room to help students relax. The room is to include couches, coloring materials a therapy lamp and blankets.

Financing December 2018

Regents OK Millions In Tuition Hikes

Graduate and out-of-state students at UW-Madison will be experiencing a tuition increase. The University of Wisconsin System regents have approved millions of tuition increases.

Global December 2018

University Gets Bacon Vending Machine

Students at Ohio State University are getting a vending machine that offers cooked bacon strips and bacon bits. Proceeds will go towards the school’s meat science program.

Technology December 2018

UGA’s New Data Science Degree Program

The University of Georgia has a new degree program that trains undergraduates at the interface of statistics and computer science to meet the growing demand for data scientists.

Legal December 2018

Earn BA And Law Degree In 6 Years

SUNY Canton and the University at Buffalo School of Laws are launching a new program where students can earn a bachelor’s degree and a law degree in six years.