Global January 2018

As Shutdown Eases Federal Workers Fear Prospect of Another [Beyond Education]

The swift steps ending a messy and expensive government shutdown has enabled hundreds of thousands of federal workers to return to work Tuesday, but some say they fear they could find themselves in limbo again in a few more weeks. Congress sped toward moving to reopen government after Democrats reluctantly voted to temporarily pay for resumed operations on Monday afternoon.

Global January 2018

10 Things to Know for Monday Beyond Education

This week’s headlines include “Lawmakers Pursue Deal To End Shutdown;” “Women's Marchers Seek Empowerment;” “After Year In Office, Reality Confronts Trump;” “Over 1 Million Attend Pope's Final Mass In Peru;” and “Why Legal Immigrants Avoid Health Care.”

Global January 2018

With Senate Talks Falling Short, Shutdown Enters Workweek [Beyond Education]

The Senate inched closer but ultimately fell short of an agreement that would have reopened federal agencies before the beginning of the workweek. Under the proposal taking shape, Democrats would agree to a three-week spending measure — until Feb. 8 — in return for a commitment from the Republican leadership in the Senate to address immigration policy and other pressing legislative matters in the coming weeks.

Global January 2018

Education Officials: Thousands of Skilled Jobs Are Going Unfilled [Job News]

Education officials say 7,000 science, technology, engineering and math jobs are going unfilled each year in Idaho due to a lack of skilled workers. In a presentation to the state Legislature's joint budget committee, STEM Action Center Director Angela Hemingway says about $24 million in state tax revenue would have been generated if the jobs were filled.

Global January 2018

Rival Koreas Agree to Form First Unified Olympic Team [Beyond Education]

The rival Koreas agreed Wednesday to form their first unified Olympic team and have their athletes parade together for the first time in 11 years during the opening ceremony of next month's Winter Olympics in South Korea. The agreements still require approval from the International Olympic Committee.

Global January 2018

3 Halls Open Around Notre Dame Stadium, Completing Higher Education Institution’s $400M Project

With the opening Monday of three academic halls attached to Notre Dame Stadium, the University of Notre Dame's massive $400 million Campus Crossroads project is complete, integrating the iconic football venue with everyday student life. The nine-floor Duncan Student Center, on the west side of the stadium, features new recreation, academic and extracurricular spaces for Notre Dame students, faculty and staff.

Global January 2018

AP News Guide: Big Decisions Await Congress on Immigration [Beyond Education]

Before a potential government shutdown at midnight Friday night, a host of leftover Washington business is bottled up in Congress (stopgap spending, budget caps, disaster aid and children’s health), waiting on a deal to prevent the deportation of young immigrants brought to the country illegally as children and an agreement on other immigration-related issues, including President Trump's long-sought U.S.-Mexico border wall.

Global January 2018

Higher Education Institution in Springfield to Open Its 1st Student Union; Ribbon Cutting at $21.75M Building Sunday

The University of Illinois Springfield is opening its first student union. A ribbon cutting is scheduled Sunday at the $21.75 million building, which includes a coffee shop, ballroom and student leadership center. The 50,000-square-foot (4,645-square-meter) student center will be a social hub for students on the growing campus.

Global January 2018

Trump Disparages African Countries, Haiti with Vulgarity [Beyond Education]

In bluntly vulgar language, President Donald Trump questioned Thursday why the U.S. would accept more immigrants from Haiti and "shithole countries" in Africa rather than places like Norway, as he rejected a bipartisan immigration deal, according to people briefed on the extraordinary Oval Office conversation.

Global March 2011 Premium

Writing, a Key Component at Binghamton University’s Boot Camp by <b> Frank DiMaria</b>

Some high school seniors are academically well prepared to attend college. Others are woefully underprepared but demonstrate promise. So where do these underprepared students turn to earn a college degree and make their contribution to society?

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Frank DiMaria

Global January 2018

Coppin State U Senior Starts GoFundMe Campaign Raising More Than $26K for Students in Need [On a Positive Note in Education]

After some Baltimore public school students had to wear their coats and hats in cold classrooms amid severe winter weather, Coppin State University senior Samierra Jones started a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for space heaters, hats, coats and gloves. By Thursday afternoon, the fundraiser had collected more than $26,000.

Global January 2018

West Virginia Higher Education Institutions Group to Promote Job Creation [Job News]

Marshall University says in a news release that presidents and representatives of the 10 schools (Bluefield State College; BridgeValley, Mountwest, New River and Southern West Virginia community and technical colleges; Concord University; the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine; West Virginia State University, and West Virginia University Tech) will introduce the Alliance for Economic Development for Southern West Virginia at the state Capitol.