Global February 2018

As Olympics Begin, 2 Koreas Navigate An Odd Moment [Beyond Education]

On Friday night, the world will witness a truly extraordinary moment: An Olympics convening in South Korea with the participation of its nuclear rival, North Korea. And against that backdrop of athletics and pomp, a cascade of political events unfolds even as the region's uneasiness about potential nuclear war continues unabated.

Global February 2018

Senate Leaders Announce Two-year Budget Pact [Beyond Education]

The Senate's top leaders announced Wednesday they have sealed agreement on a two-year budget pact that would shower both the Pentagon and domestic programs with almost $300 billion above existing limits.Senate Democratic leaders have dropped their strategy of using the funding fight to extract concessions on immigration, specifically on seeking extended protections for the "Dreamer" immigrants while hoping to solve the immigration impasse later.

Global February 2018

A Library Without Books? Universities Purging Dusty Volumes [Education News]

As students abandon the stacks in favor of online reference material, university libraries are unloading millions of unread volumes in a nationwide purge that has some print-loving scholars deeply unsettled. Libraries are putting books in storage, contracting with resellers or simply recycling them. An increasing number of books exist in the cloud, and libraries are banding together to ensure print copies are retained by someone, somewhere. Still, that doesn't always sit well with academics who practically live in the library and argue that large, readily available print collections are vital to research.

Financing February 2018

University Awards $21.5M Contract for Green Upgrades [Education News]

The University of Maryland has awarded a $21.5 million contract for green upgrades to its College Park campus. The university's director of engineering and efficiency, Mary-Ann Ibeziako, says in a press release the upgrades are meant to save the university money and improve energy efficiency. The improvements include energy efficient light installation and new heating, ventilating and air conditioning controls.

Global February 2018

The Latest: Pelosi Against Budget Deal Unless DACA Vote [Beyond Education]

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says she and many fellow Democrats will oppose an expected bipartisan budget deal unless Republicans allow the chamber to vote on legislation protecting immigrants. The California Democrat's remarks potentially jeopardize the prospects that Congress will pass legislation this week preventing a government shutdown starting after midnight Thursday.

Financing February 2018

Tuition to Rise for Delaware Nursing, Engineering Students [Education News]

The University of Delaware has announced plans to implement a tuition surcharge for students at its nursing, engineering and business schools. The university announced the plans Monday as part of a broader plan to increase enrollment and hire more than 500 faculty over the next five to seven years.

Global February 2018

House GOP Plans Stopgap Spending Bill with Pentagon Funding [Beyond Education]

The GOP-controlled House is slated Tuesday to pass a plan to keep the government open for six more weeks while Washington grapples with a potential follow-up budget pact and, perhaps, immigration legislation. The measure comes as negotiations on a broader budget deal appear to be inching toward an agreement that would award both the Pentagon and domestic agencies with relief from a budget freeze.

Financing February 2018

After Lower Open, US Stocks Bounce Back after Monday Plunge [Beyond Education]

U.S. stocks are reversing course Tuesday morning after sharp losses in the first few minutes of trading, raising hopes of a halt to a global sell-off in the stock market. The early gains follow the market's steepest drop in six and a half years. Major indexes in Asia and Europe tumbled following Monday's 1,150 point drop in the Dow Jones industrial average.

Financing February 2018

Fundraiser Aims to Send Foster Child to College [On a Positive Note in Education]

Three college-age friends have launched an online fundraiser designed to help a foster child pursue higher education. Robert Hall, of Elkins, and his friends Katie Hay and Mia Scanlon are working together with the common goal of supporting students in the foster care system. Last year, Hall and Hay raised $4,456.33 to benefit a college scholarship fund that will help a West Virginia foster child.

Financing February 2018

6 New Scholarships Offered for High School Athletes [Education News]

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association says it has paired up with the state Department of Agriculture to offer six new scholarships for high school athletes who plan to study agriculture. The athletic association said in a statement that the six $1,000 awards will be presented in March to three males and three females who are named as the 2018 Kentucky Ag Athletes of the Year.

Global February 2018

What the Pontiff Knew and for How Long

Reports have come out that Pope Francis received a letter in 2015 from a victim of sexual abuse priest about how Chilean church authorities covered things up. Philadelphia Eagles Nick Foles led his team to victory over the New England Patriots. A Ram truck ad is drawing backlash because it used a speech by Martin Luther King, Jr.

Health Care February 2018

UMass-Lowell Professor to Monitor Athlete Health at Olympics [Education News]

University of Massachusetts Lowell physical therapy professor Alexandre Lopes is among the international experts in Pyeongchang studying the performance of the athletes for the International Olympic Committee. The research team is gathering data on how many athletes sustain injuries or fall ill during the games.