Health Care December 2019

Tufts U Severs Ties With Sackler Family

In the wake of the opioid crisis and its related lawsuits, Tufts University is severing its ties with the Sackler family, which owns the OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma.

Health Care December 2019

Cellphone-Linked Face Injuries Spike

A recent study by facial plastic surgeon Dr. Boris Paskhover of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School has found that emergency rooms have seen a spike in cellphone-linked face injuries.

Legal December 2019

Minnesota Sues E-Cigarette Maker

The attorney general of Minnesota is suing e-cigarette maker Juul Labs, accusing the company of unlawfully targeting young people, leading to youth vaping being on the rise.

Global December 2019

Happiness 101

The psychology course “The Art and Science of Happiness” is being added to the curriculum at the University of Montana. Harvard, Yale and other schools have added similar classes.

Health Care December 2019

College Student Mental Health Care Costs

Kansas public university students numbering in the thousands have sought mental health treatment, leading to the schools spending more money in order to provide such care.

Health Care December 2019

Scholarships Target Doctors In Arizona

Up to 94 students at the University of Arizona’s Phoenix and Tucson campuses will receive free tuition if they commit to working in underserved areas as primary care doctors.

Financing December 2019

Post-Grad Life With Loans

As of June 2019, student loan debt was $1.48 trillion, and about 81% of this debt is composed of federal direct loans, according to Federal Student Aid, an office of the DOE.

Financing December 2019

Pay For College Athletes

New proposals by Missouri lawmakers could allow student athletes to profit from their name and image. Missouri lawmakers will return to the Capitol in January.

Global December 2019

Food Stamp Change May Affect 200K Students

A Trump administration proposal that is expected to reduce the number of food stamps enrollees could impact around 200,000 Florida students.

Financing December 2019

DeVos Calls For Financial Aid Unit To Split

While at a conference hosted by the Education Department’s Federal Student Aid division, Betsy DeVos said Congress should consider splitting her department’s financial aid unit.

Financing December 2019

University To Waive Tuition

William Carey University is waiving the tuition for a professional development course that can be used to renew a Mississippi Education License.

Global December 2019

High School Shooting In Wisconsin

A shooting this morning at Oshkosh West High School ended with a police officer confronting an armed student. Both the officer and the student were wounded and taken to hospitals.