Boston U Master Lecturer

As a scholar of myth and religion in popular culture, I look at Halloween with particular interest – especially the ways which today’s Halloween tradition

U of Nebraska-Lincoln Seeking Applications for Nebraska Young Artist Awards

The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking applications for the 21st annual Nebraska Young Artist Awards.

Millikin University Plans $25M Center for Theatre and Dance

Millikin University in Decatur plans to break ground next year on a $25 million Center for Theatre and Dance.

ON A POSITIVE NOTE--Students to Be on Ellen TV Show, Raised $2K in Harvey Relief

The story of Baltimore students raising more than $1,000 for Hurricane Harvey relief has gotten the attention of Ellen DeGeneres.

Postal Service Dedicates Forever Stamps Honoring Diversity in Children’s Books

The U.S. Postal Service recently showcased the work of Ezra Jack Keats’ most beloved story, “The Snowy Day,” on Forever stamps.

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Bruno Mars' Grammy Scholarship Expands to Include More Kids

Bruno Mars is expanding his support of a Grammy scholarship for high school students.

Netflix CEO Donates $5M to Bowdoin to Help First-generation and Low-Income Students

Netflix chief executive officer and Bowdoin College graduate Reed Hastings says he's donating $5 million to the school to help traditionally underrepresented students graduate.

ON A POSITIVE NOTE: James Patterson Awards 20 Scholarships to Students at Manhattan College, His Alma Mater

For the sixth consecutive year, best-selling author James Patterson ’69 will award 20 Manhattan College students with $110,000 in academic scholarships.

ON A POSITIVE NOTE--Yamaha Partners with DonorsChoose.org to Supply Essential Music Materials for Students

The Yamaha Band & Orchestral division has announced it will be partnering with DonorsChoose.org, an online nonprofit platform where teachers seek the resources their music students need most, to fund music education projects for the new school year.

Today in History

UCLA Extension Hosts Open House on September 16 at Woodland Hills Center

This fall, UCLA Extension kicks-off its 100-year anniversary with a free community Open House at its new Woodland Hills Center.