Financing January 2019

Tuition Discounts Available At UVa Wise

Out-of-state students from Appalachia can now receive discounts on their tuition at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. The move is to counter declining enrollment.

Global January 2019

Commission OKs Arming Teachers

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission has unanimously approved its recommendations and findings, including allowing teachers to carry guns.

Global January 2019

Border Wall Fact Check

With the government shutdown still in effect, and President Trump insisting on a border wall, AP fact checked the president’s statements at his recent Cabinet meeting and on Twitter.

Global January 2019

Disney Funds Sandy Hook Promise Program

Sandy Hook Promise’s Start With Hello program is receiving funding from the Walt Disney Co. The educational program combats social isolation and promotes inclusion.

Arts and Media January 2019

Lin-Manuel Miranda Creates Scholarship

“Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and his family announced a new scholarship for underrepresented and first-generation performing arts students at Rhode Island College.

Financing January 2019

Priest Donates $1M For Professorship

Priest Don Willette has donated about $1 million to fund a faculty position at Colorado State University that will focus on the theological traditions and history of Christianity.

Global January 2019

Louis C.K. Mocks Parkland Students

A sound-only recording of a stand-up set has comedian Louis C.K. apparently mocking Parkland school shooting survivors who have become activists.

Global January 2019

Boost Teacher Salaries, Fund Schools

Among the top issues lawmakers will face in 2019 are funding public schools, boosting teacher salaries and expanding health care coverage.

Hispanic Community January 2019

US Fires Tear Gas Across Mexico Border

An AP photographer witnessed U.S. authorities fire tear gas into Mexico to stop migrants from breaching a border fence. Those impacted included women, children and journalists.

Global January 2019

Hill Leaders To Attend Border Briefing

Congressional leaders from the Democratic and Republican parties are to attend a border security briefing. The exact agenda of the briefing is currently unknown.

Global December 2018

Christmas Tree Does Not Kill Burglar

The Associated Press has fact checked the following stories. Although they have been shared widely via social media, none of the following stories are legit.

Global December 2018

Texas Tech U Achieves High Honor

Texas Tech University has reached the coveted Carnegie Tier One Classification becoming one of 86 public universities in the very high research activity category.