Health Care July 2019

UMD Receives $750K To Train Rural Doctors

UMD’s medical school has received a $750,000 federal grant to train rural doctors. Currently, the United States is experiencing a physician shortage in rural areas.

Financing July 2019

University Receives $25M Donation

An unnamed benefactor has made a $25 million donation to the University of Chicago. The gift is to go towards the school’s financial aid program for international students.

Global July 2019

Camp No Limits At Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac University’s York Hill campus is hosting a Camp No Limits program for children with limb loss. Activities include volleyball, relay races, basketball and riding bikes.

Global July 2019

Super Bowl Champion Gets College Degree

Joe Andruzzi has earned his degree in liberal studies from Southern Connecticut State University. Andruzzi helped the New England Patriots win three Super Bowls and survived cancer.

Health Care July 2019

Millions Should Stop Taking Aspirin?

While aspirin is still recommended for heart attack survivors and those dealing with heart disease, new guidelines caution against using it as a preventive measure in certain cases.

Financing July 2019

Rutgers To Raise Tuition On 3 Campuses

Rutgers University is increasing tuition and fees at its New Brunswick, Newark and Camden campuses by 2.9%, or about $433. The new rates were approved as part of a $4.6 billion budget.

Global July 2019

The Power Of Heroes

The quality of an individual is universally appreciated as Dr. Johanna Vidal Phelan learned when she visited the statue of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente.

Global July 2019

UC Berkeley Launches New Joint Degree

UC Berkeley is launching a degree in business and engineering. The Haas School of Business and College of Engineering have joined forces to launch a concurrent MBA/MEng degree.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Would-Be Cuban Immigrants Left In Limbo

Thousands of Cubans living in the United States are unable to reunite with family members because of the closure of the embassy due to a mysterious illness.

Health Care July 2019

UM Cancer Center Ranked One Of US’s Best

UM’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center has received National Cancer Institute designation, which authorizes the university to offer advanced and restricted treatments.

Financing July 2019

Aid Meant For Needy Going To Wealthy

A loophole is allowing the wealthy to get aid meant for needy students. Some parents have transferred custody of their children, so they would appear to be from poorer backgrounds.

Global July 2019

UB And Marlboro Are Merging

The University of Bridgeport and Marlboro College are merging to create an expanded university. They will expand geographic and educational opportunities for students.

Financing August 2019

Mizzou Looks Into Financial Aid Loophole

Mizzou is looking into the loophole that allows wealthy families to receive financial aid. Mizzou has identified fewer than 10 students that might have benefitted from the loophole.

Global August 2019

UC Achieves Record-Setting Admissions

The University of California has offered the highest numbers of freshmen and transfer students in UC’s history setting an all-time record number of incoming students.

Global August 2019

From Al Roker To Puerto Rico; Top 5 Articles

Al Roker is going to teach a broadcasting course at SUNY Oswego. Despite it’s political crisis, there were no questions about Puerto Rico during the Democratic Presidential Debate.