Global December 2019

UT’s Fan’s T-Shirt Design Raises $950K

The fourth-grader, who was bullied for his homemade University of Tennessee T-shirt, has helped raised $952,101 for STOMP Out Bullying.

Global December 2019

Israeli PM Welcomes Antisemitism Order

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed an executive order signed this week by President Donald Trump that targets antisemitism on college campuses.

Health Care December 2019

Judge Denies U Of A Students' Appeal

U of A students who appealed a vaccination policy have had their appeal denied. The policy bars them from attending classes during a mumps outbreak because they aren’t vaccinated.

Financing December 2019

Penn. University Faculty Get 12% Raise

Although faculty at state universities in Pennsylvania will not be receiving pay raises this year, their salaries will be increasing by at least 12% over the next three years.

Global December 2019

Deadly Volcanic Eruption; Top 5 Headlines

A deadly volcanic eruption took place this week on New Zealand’s White Island. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s play 'In the Heights' is coming to the big screen.

Global December 2019

Democrats, DeVos Clash In Fiery Hearing

A hearing turned fiery and personal when House Democrats clashed with Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. One lawmaker said DeVos is "out to destroy public education."

Financing December 2019

In-State Tuition Freeze In Idaho

The presidents of Lewis-Clark State College, as well as the University of Idaho, Boise State University and Idaho State University have announced a tuition and fee freeze.

Global December 2019

Great Recession And College Enrollment

During the Great Recession, births in the United States went down. As a result, universities in Washington state and Idaho may soon seen a decline in enrollment.

Health Care December 2019

U Of A Tightens Mumps Vaccine Requirements

U of A has tightened mumps vaccine requirements. The state’s Department of Health said 35 mumps cases that can be linked to the campus have been identified since Sept. 1.

Global December 2019

U Of SC To Sell Beer, Wine At Games

Beer and wine are going to be sold at University of South Carolina games, beginning with the women’s basketball game at Colonial Life Arena against Kentucky on Jan. 2.

Financing December 2019

Grant To Help Build Botanic Garden At NMSU

A grant is funding a botanical garden at New Mexico State University, which will be used to study plants native to the Chihuahuan Desert and New Mexico that might attract pollinators.

Global December 2019

Bomb Scare Shuts Down University

San Francisco State University was evacuated during finals week after receiving "an unconfirmed bomb threat," but the investigation has turned up no public threat.

Financing January 2020

Can College Athletes Have Fame & Fortune?

A recent poll shows 66% of Americans support college athletes to be able to cash in on their names, images and likenesses. There are concerns about safeguarding against corruption.

Financing January 2020

New $10M Scholarship Initiative

Weber State University President Brad Mortensen announced a new $10 million scholarship initiative called CATapult for students facing financial difficulties.

Financing January 2020

Drop Student Loan Payments To $0?

Income-driven repayment plans are an option for federal student loan borrowers. But forgetting to recertify your personal information annually for these plans can be costly.