Financing August 2017

On a Positive Note —Scholarship Program Awards $170,000 to 22 Inspiring Students

Through its annual Life Lessons Scholarship Program, the nonprofit organization Life Happens recognizes students like Faith and Samuel who have persevered in the face of tremendous adversity following the death of a parent or guardian with little to no life insurance. Recipients are awarded scholarships, ranging from $5,000 to $15,000, that help pay for their college education.

Global August 2017 Premium

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Financing August 2017

Mizzou Announces New Grants for Low-income Students

The University of Missouri in Columbia plans to guarantee payment of all tuition and fees for every student who qualifies for a federal Pell Grant, with even more financial help for students who qualify for the Honors College.

Legal August 2017 Premium

TOP STORY--Texas Prepares as Harvey Strengthens to Category 2 Storm

Hurricane Harvey intensified as it steered toward the Texas coast on Friday, with forecasters saying it had strengthened to a Category 2 storm with the potential to swamp communities more than 100 miles (161 kilometers) inland.

Technology August 2017 Premium

LATE BREAKING NEWS: Phishing Scam Attacks University of Illinois Computers

A two-part computer "phishing" scam made to steal banking passwords attacked University of Illinois computer users and their off-campus email contacts from as far as Ohio.

Administration August 2017

Old Dominion University Announces $200M Fundraising Campaign

A university in Virginia has announced a $200 million fundraising campaign hoping it'll help those who struggle with paying tuition and attract gifted students.

Financing August 2017

Education Department Announces College Prep Grants

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a second round of funding for programs that help low-income students who aspire to attend college.

Global August 2017

Top Story--Where's the $758.7M Winner? Lottery's Powerball Error Adds Intrigue

A mistake by the Massachusetts State Lottery on Thursday injected a little extra drama into the massive $758.7 million Powerball drawing — the largest won by a single ticket in U.S. history — after lottery officials initially bungled their announcement and gave the wrong shop and location.

Health Care August 2017 Premium

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Financing August 2017

$10,000 STEM Scholarships Available Now for Texas Students

alliantgroup, a national leading provider of specialty tax services, recently announced the rollout of the firm's STEM scholarship program for students throughout the State of Texas.

Hispanic Community August 2017

Cal State LA Receives $16.6 Million Grant to Address Dental Care Needs of Children in Los Angeles

California State University, Los Angeles has been awarded a $16.6 million grant from the California Department of Health Care Services to promote dental health among underserved populations in Los Angeles.

Legal August 2017 Premium

TOP STORY--Judge: Racism Behind Arizona Ban on Mexican-American Studies

Racism was behind an Arizona ban on ethnic studies that shuttered a popular Mexican-American Studies program, a federal judge said Tuesday.