Financing September 2018

SpongeBob Creator Gifts $135K To HSU

Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of the Nickelodeon cartoon series “SpongeBob Squarepants” and an alumnus of Humboldt State University, and his wife Karen have gifted $135,000 to HSU to support marine sciences research, including student research projects in oceanography, marine fisheries and marine biology.

Financing September 2018

Entergy Grants $2M To Louisiana College Engineering Program

Southern University in Baton Rouge has received $2 million from Entergy for the school’s engineering program. The money is slated to support lab upgrades and engineering classroom, as well as bolster faculty professional development and engineering curriculum and create internship programs.

Arts and Media September 2018

Vermont College To Sell Artwork To Fund Scholarship Program

Bennington College is auctioning off works by Diego Rivera and Julian Dupré, as well as a graduate of the college, Helen Frankenthaler, to support the school’s Art for Access scholarship. The College’s president says the scholarships help to “increase access” to students who without the scholarships would not be able to afford the private college.

Global September 2018

Surge, Wind, Rain, Floods: Hurricane Florence Could Hit Hard

Despite its top winds dipping Tuesday morning, Hurricane Florence is predicted to approach Category 5 status. Three East Coast states are undergoing mandatory evacuations as millions prepare for what may be one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in decades to hit the Eastern Seaboard.

Global September 2018

US Marks 9/11 With Somber Tributes

The United States is marking the anniversary of 9/11 with volunteer projects and somber tributes. In addition, a new monument called the “Tower of Voices” was dedicated on Saturday in honor of the victims. The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 caused the deaths of nearly 3,000 people.

Hispanic Community September 2018

Cal State LA Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Chicano Studies Program

California State University Los Angeles (Cal State LA) established the first Chicano studies program in the nation 50 years ago. Back then, around four percent of students were Mexican American, and the program only had four courses. Valuing the history, culture and contributions of Mexican Americans, the program now offers over 150 courses.

Global September 2018

Fairmont State U, Foundation In Fight Against Student Hunger

A partnership between Fairmont State University, Aladdin Food Services and the Wesley Foundation is providing students on campus with three or four hot lunches weekly. The Foundation is located across the street from the University and has provided food to hungry students for years.

Hispanic Community September 2018

Immigrant Families Struggling With Trauma Of Separation

Parents and children who were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border and have since been reunited are dealing with emotional trauma because of the experience. A federal class-action lawsuit has been filed, seeking financial compensation and the creation of a fund to pay for mental health treatment for the children.

Global September 2018

Bilingual Certificates Proposed For Oklahoma Diplomas

Oklahoma high school graduates who are fluent in more than one language may have a special seal added to their transcripts or diplomas. The Oklahoma Association for Bilingual Education is proposing that the state add this Seal of Biliteracy for students who can speak English and at one other language proficiently.

Global September 2018

Hurricane Could Strike US Southeast; 10 Things To Know For Today

Leslie Moonves, a top TV industry executive, has been accused of sexual misconduct and is no longer with CBS. Hurricane Florence threatens the U.S. Southeast. With elections roughly two months away, two questions are being tested: can President Donald Trump get his supporters out on election day, and can Democrats harness opposition to the president to motivate voters.

Financing September 2018

SUNY Receives $5M To Support Got Your Back Program

The State University of New York (SUNY) just received $5 million in funding from the state Office of Victim Services expanding the SUNY’s Got Your Back program that was established in 2016, allowing the university to supply and distribute 225,000 comfort bags to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence throughout the state.

Arts and Media September 2018

Media School At IU Gets $6M

The Media School at Indiana University (IU) has received a $6 million dollar gift from an IU Bloomington alumnus. The school is planning to use the money for a center that will focus on the teaching and production of investigative journalism.