Financing March 2019

Starting Teacher Pay Raised To $40K

New legislation in Idaho has raised starting teachers’ salaries to $40,000 annually. Currently, starting teachers make a minimum of around $36,000.

Global March 2019

USD Identifies Coach In Bribery Scandal

The University of San Diego has identified a previously unnamed “varsity coach” in the college admissions scandal. Lamont Smith was a former basketball coach at the school.

Global March 2019

USC’s Future After Bribery Scandal

Carol Folt, the University of Southern California’s new president, said she wants to be a part of “fixing” the university following the recent admissions bribery scandal.

Global March 2019

'Full House' To Big House In College Scam?

Lori Loughlin, who played Aunt Becky on the show "Full House," is one of the parents accused of paying bribes in the college scandal. Experts are split on if these parents could go to jail.

Global March 2019

Bribery Scandal: Window Into Admissions

The bribery scandal surrounding college admissions has shined a light on the stress and desperation many families go through when their children seek to attend the top colleges.

Financing March 2019

Ford College Community Challenge

The following information is from HACU’s website, regarding the Ford College Community Challenge.

Hispanic Community March 2019

Mexico Talks US Investment With Kushner

Talks between the Mexico’s president and Jared Kushner could lead to an agreement where the U.S. would guarantee some $10 billion in investments for Mexico and Central America.

Global March 2019

Fire Protection Priority In California

California will be pulling National Guard troops away from the border next month to help protect communities from fires like the ones in the city of Paradise last year.

Arts and Media March 2019

Disney Closes $71B Deal For Fox Assets

Disney has closed its acquisition of Fox’s entertainment business, paving the way for its new streaming service. Properties now under the Disney umbrella include “The Simpsons.”

Financing March 2019

New Scholarship From Montclair State U

Starting in fall 2019, Montclair State University will offer a national student scholarship for academically qualified students to qualify for in-state tuition.

Financing March 2019

NSF Awards $1M To Tennessee State

The National Science Foundation has awarded Tennessee State University's College of Engineering $1 million for graduate student scholarships.

Financing March 2019

State Oks $50M For U Tech Building

Utah’s state Legislature has approved $50 million in funding for the Noorda Building for Engineering, Applied Science & Technology at Weber State University.