Financing October 2018

Vermont To Receive $400k In US Funds For School Safety

Funds totally $400,000 are being used to help with school safety in Vermont. Part of the funds will go towards expanding a program called SurviVermont, which hosts public forums and education efforts for students, teachers and the public in general. The funds will also support a School Safety Tip Line.

Financing October 2018

UIC To Offer Free Rides To State's Top Students

Under the new Chancellor’s Fellows Program, the University of Illinois-Chicago will be able to offer the state’s top students a free ride. The program will be funded with the university’s share of $25 million, which is set aside by the state for merit scholarships.

Hispanic Community October 2018

Deported Parents May Lose Kids To Adoption—AP Investigation

An investigation by the Associated Press has found holes in the system that allows state court judges to give custody of migrant children to American families and without notifying their parents. This article focuses on the story of Araceli Ramos Bonilla and her daughter Alexa.

Financing October 2018

UC Davis Awarded $4.9M Grant For Free Open Textbook Program

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $4.9 million grant for the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) to develop a free open textbooks program for select subjects. Funded by the Congress FY 2018 omnibus spending bill, UC Davis will lead collaboration among 12 campuses.

Global October 2018

Musk $480K Donation To Pay For Flint Schools Water Filtration Systems

The Musk Foundation is donating $480,000 to allow schools in Flint, Michigan, to install ultraviolet water filtration systems to their drinking fountains. These new systems are expected to be installed at all 12 of the schools, as well as the district’s administration building by the end of January.

Financing October 2018

Kansas State Ending Merit-Based Putnam Scholarships

Kansas State University is no longer offering the $9,000 per year Putnam Scholarship to students. A student could have the Putnam Scholarship for four years. The move is because Kansas State is shifting from totally merit-based scholarships to need plus merit-based ones.

Legal October 2018

GOP Students Threated Seattle Bar Over Kavanaugh Event

The University of Washington College Republicans have threated legal action against Shultzy’s Bar and Grill when the sports-themed establishment asked them to go elsewhere for their “Beers 4 Brett” event to celebrate the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

Global October 2018

Still Far Off, Michael A Growing Menace To Florida Panhandle

Tropical Storm Michael, which is off Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, is expected to become a hurricane and by midweek strike in the Florida Panhandle. Florida’s governor, Rick Scott, has issued an order for a state of emergency specifically for 26 counties.

Global October 2018

UN Report On Global Warming Carries Warning; 10 Things To Know For Today

The U.N. released a report on global warming that says preventing just one extra degree of heat could mean the difference between life-or-death in the coming decades. Mitch McConnell has indicated that he would be open to another Supreme Court nominee in 2020. Horrific limo accident that claimed the lives of 18 people occurred at a known danger spot.

Global October 2018

Not Real News: A Look At What Didn't Happen This Week

The Associated Press has investigated the following stories and have determined they are all not legit. These articles were all widely shared on social media this week. All three of these not real stories involve Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court and the accusations of sexual misconduct made by Christine Blasey Ford.

Health Care October 2018

UVA Planning Cutting-Edge Student Health And Wellness Center

The University of Virginia is planning a new cutting-edge student health and wellness center to be completed by 2020. This center will have four stories spanning 156,000 square feet with ample parking. It will be located at the south end of Brandon Avenue.

Global October 2018

Feed The Children Provides Free Classroom Supplies For Educators

Feed the Children’s five Teacher Store locations are providing free classroom supplies to teachers, including copy paper, pencils, glue, pens, notebooks and instructional materials. The nonprofit is supporting teachers in an effort to combat poverty by supporting education.