Health Care March 2018

Marshall University Awarded $500k Grant For Diabetes Work [Education News]

Marshall University has been awarded a $500,000 federal grant to continue its work on diabetes prevention and lifestyle management. Republican U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins of West Virginia announced the grant Monday. His office said in a news release that the Appalachian Regional Commission grant includes $300,000 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Technology March 2018

Apple Looks To Return To Head Of Class In Education Market [Education News]

Apple is hoping to return to the head of the class in the competition to get high-tech products into U.S. classrooms. The trend-setting company is expected to provide more details about its renewed emphasis on education Tuesday at a Chicago high school.

Technology March 2018

How Facebook Was Able To Siphon Off Phone Call And Text Logs [Beyond Education]

The news that Facebook's Android app has been collecting call and text histories is yet another black eye for the social media giant. But just why was Facebook able to siphon off records of who its users were contacting — and when — in the first place? The short answer: Because Google let it. The longer answer: Well, it's complicated.

Financing March 2018

Food Network & Cooking Channel Event Raises Approximately $2M For Florida International University [On A Positive Note In Education]

The 17th annual Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF®) drew more than 60,000 attendees at more than 95 events. Raising approximately $2 million for the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University, the Festival also served as an interactive educational platform for more than 1,200 students throughout the event.

Global March 2018

Tech Giants Partner With Community College For Job Programs [Education News]

Apple, IBM and Microsoft are partnering with a Cleveland-area community college to create better training for information technology jobs. The tech giants are partnering with Cuyahoga Community College with the aim of filling a need for middle-skill jobs — positions that require more than a high school diploma but less than a bachelor's degree.

Financing March 2018

Virginia Tech Proposing 2.9 Percent Tuition And Fee Increase [Education News]

Virginia Tech officials are recommending a 2.9 percent tuition and fee increase. The Roanoke Times reports that under the proposal, in-state undergraduates' annual tuition and fees would increase $390, from $13,230 to $13,620. Annual tuition for out -of-state undergraduates would increase $894 from $31,014 to $31,908.

Financing March 2018

US Stocks Sharply Higher; Dow Up More Than 400 Points [Beyond Education]

U.S. stocks rose sharply in early trading Monday as the market made up some of its huge losses from last week. The broad gains sent the Dow Jones industrial average up more than 400 points after losing more than 1,400 last week. Investors drew encouragement from signs that the U.S. and China are open to negotiating to avert a potential trade war.

Global March 2018

Impact of Trump's Refugee Policies Differ Drastically

George Nader, the United Arab Emirates adviser, wired $2.5 million to a Trump fundraiser, which was used to bankroll efforts to persuade U.S. lawmakers to take a hard line against UAE-rival Qatar. The Trump administration's refugee policy differ drastically. Adult film star Stormy Daniels tells "60 Minutes" about a sexual encounter she had with President Donald Trump in 2006.

Global March 2018

Pace University Expands On Work With New York City Department Of Education And The Billion Oyster Project [On A Positive Note Beyond Education]

New York City public school students from underrepresented communities will benefit from enhanced STEM education programs thanks to the latest grant of $2 million from the National Science Foundation to Pace University. The grant will expand the Billion Oyster Project of the New York Harbor School to include K-12 science programs with the New York City Department of Education.

Financing March 2018

Tuition Hike, Pay Raises On Tap For University Of New Mexico [Education News]

Regent at New Mexico's flagship university have approved a tuition hike and pay raises for faculty and staff. University of New Mexico regents voted following a budget summit Thursday to increase tuition by 2.5 percent. Students will pay $7 more per credit hour for upper-division and some graduate courses, and fees will increase 2.39 percent.

Global March 2018

Trump Signs $1.3 Trillion Budget After Threatening Veto [Beyond Education]

President Donald Trump signed a $1.3 trillion spending measure Friday, just hours after declaring he was considering a veto. Trump said he was "very disappointed" in the package, in part because it did not fully fund his plans for a border wall with Mexico and did not address some 700,000 "Dreamer" immigrants who are now protected from deportation under a program that he has moved to eliminate.

Global March 2018

Maryland School Shooting Victim Has Died [Education News]

A teenage girl who was shot when a classmate opened fire inside their Maryland high school has died, authorities said Friday. The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office said Jaelynn Willey died at 11:34 p.m. Thursday. Earlier that night, her family said she would be taken off life support at the University of Maryland Prince George's Hospital Center.