Financing February 2019

Retired Engineer Leaves $2.3M To WVU

An alumnus of West Virginia University has left $2.3 million to the university, which will benefit students in WVU’s Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources.

Financing February 2019

Tuition Increases At 8 Schools

Eau Claire, Green Bay, La Crosse, Oshkosh, Parkside, Stevens Point, Stout and Whitewater all are increasing their resident graduate tuition.

Global February 2019

Trump Taps Stereotypes About Immigrants

President Donald Trump is speaking at a rally in El Paso today about building a wall on the border. But the AP has found that his arguments on immigration draw from false stereotypes.

Legal February 2019

Students Sue To Open Yale Frats To Women

Students at Yale are suing the school and its nine all-male fraternities to force the frats to admit women and require Yale to prohibit student organizations from engaging harassment.

Technology February 2019

Trump Calls For Investment In AI

President Trump has signed the American AI Initiative, an executive order regarding developing and researching artificial intelligence but doesn’t include funding details.

Financing February 2019

Now Open: Beau Biden Memorial Scholarship

The $10,000 Beau Biden Memorial Scholarship is currently open for applications, which are due by March 31, 2019. The scholarship is in memory of the late Beau Biden.

Financing February 2019

California Universities Receive $17M

California State Universities receive $17 million from the United States Department of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) to train special education teachers.

Global February 2019

From Rutgers To CSU; Top 5 Headlines

Rutgers alumnus becomes a “Jeopardy” champion. Lin-Manuel Miranda joins the cast of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” as Amy’s brother. California Universities receive $17 million.

Health Care February 2019

New Tuition-Free Medical School

NYU is planning a new medical school that will be tuition free. The Long Island school will focus on primary care training and will offer a three-year study program.

Financing February 2019

$8M Expansion Plans For Drake University

Drake University is planning to expand its campus with the Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement, a new 16,000 square foot building.

Global February 2019

The Dakotas, Guns And Schools

The following are two articles about North Dakota’s House’s and South Dakota’s Senate’s recent decisions regarding guns and schools, including universities.

Financing February 2019

$650K In Accounting Scholarships

The AICPA is offering more than $650,000 in accounting scholarships including the newly added this year American Women’s Society of CPAs (AWSCPA) Scholarship Award.

Financing February 2019

John Carroll University Gifted $20M

An anonymous graduate of John Carroll University has donated $20 million to the school. The funds are unrestricted, allowing the school to use the donation however it sees fit.

Global February 2019

Rutgers Expanding Beer, Wine Sales

Rutgers is expanding its wine and beer sales at select sporting events beginning this fall. Revenue from sales will help offset annual costs of scholarships for student athletes.

Global February 2019

Scholarships And Top Jobs; Top 5 Headlines

More than $650,000 in accounting scholarships, as well as 5 scholarships for shooting victims at a newspaper, are available. Sul Ross State University has several open positions.