Legal May 2017

Ducey OKs $1B University Loan and 26 Other Bills, Vetoes 6

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Monday finished up the 2017 legislation session by signing 27 bills, including one that allows the state's three public universities to borrow up to $1 billion and puts the state on the hook for $27 million a year to help cover the payments.

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TOP STORY--Islamic State Group Claims Deadly Manchester Concert Bombing

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Tuesday for the suicide attack at an Ariana Grande show that left 22 people dead as young concertgoers fled, some still wearing the American pop star's trademark kitten ears and holding pink balloons.

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School Library May / June Issue

May Issue's School Library Section

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COMCAST NBCUNIVERSAL AWARDS $21,000 In Scholarships To Twelve Vermont High School Seniors

Comcast NBCUniversal announced that it has awarded approximately $20,000 in scholarships for the 2017-18 school year to 12 Vermont students as part of its annual Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program. The program, funded by the Comcast Foundation, recognizes the best and brightest high school seniors for their community service, academic performance and leadership skills.

Global May 2017 Premium

CAL STATE LA RANKED NUMBER ONE in the Nation for Upward Mobility

“Cal State LA’s mobility rate is 9.9 percent. Pace University-New York ranked second on the list with a rate of 8.4 percent.”

Health Care May 2017 Premium

WVU OFFERS TUITION INCENTIVES to Nursing Students

West Virginia University is offering tuition incentives in hopes of increasing the number of highly trained nurses in the state and beyond.

Financing May 2017 Premium

University of Akron Unveils Innovative New Scholarship Program

The University of Akron announced an innovative scholarship option available to qualifying freshmen who begin classes at UA this fall semester.

Hispanic Community May 2017 Premium

UH Wants to Offer Community College Students Free Education Through Hawaii’s Promise Scholarship Program

The University of Hawaii is working with state leaders to secure $2.5 million to implement a scholarship program for community college students in need.

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AP Explains Could Pell Grants Work Year-round?

Pell Grants have been a fixture of federal financial aid since the 1970s, helping about 8 million low-income students attend college each year.

Financing May 2017 Premium

UNH Offers Tuition-free Program for Pell Grant Freshmen

The University of New Hampshire has a new scholarship program called Granite Guarantee, which will allow full-time, first-year students in the state receiving federal Pell grants to attend the school tuition-free.

Health Care May 2017 Premium

Arkansas College Grant Provides 2 Years of Tuition and Fees

Kyler Daniels has not yet graduated from Walnut Ridge High School, but the 19-year-old is already working as a certified nursing assistant. He has also earned needed certifications to work in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC).

Hispanic Community May 2017 Premium

For Millennial Parents Supporting Little College Hopefuls Comes First

High school and college graduation season is just around the corner. It’s a season of joy and pride for graduates and their families – but more often than not, the achievement comes with a hefty price tag.