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UNMC to offer health career day Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:17AMOMAHA – Prospective college students and advisers are invited to the University of Nebraska Medical Center on Saturday, March 27, to get an insider’s view of the career options within the School of Allied Health Professions.
Athletic free rides are scarce Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:47AMIt's Kathy Zerrlaut's job to make sure University of Maryland, Baltimore County athletes and teams are in compliance with NCAA regulations.
Students take a look into their futures Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:23AMRepresentatives from about 20 companies and organizations yesterday met with county middle and high school students to talk about college applications, internships, financial aid, personal finances and technical jobs.
News Briefs Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:54AMAtkins award postponed The Atkins Citizen of the Year, sponsored by People For A Better Atkins, has been postponed. The event was scheduled for tonight but due to a death in the honoree’s family, will be held at a later date.
Protests get applause from lawmakers Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:12PMDemonstrators pledge to continue fight
Admissions Continue to Rise at Pacific Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:07PMWhat team are you rooting for during the Olympics? Who cares? I root for the winner!
Millionaire leaves college her fortune Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:21PMWoman who lived frugally donates $7 million to alma mater Like many people who lived through the Great Depression, Grace Groner was exceptionally restrained with her money.
2010 tuition tops $30k, but more financial aid is on the way Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:18PMBy: Fernando Sioson University budget increases by $7 million Tuition and on-campus living costs will increase as per usual next year, but Seattle U is also bringing in more Public Safety officers, additional wireless Internet support and more resident assistants....
UTPA, UTB tuition increases confirmed Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:54PMAUSTIN — Students attending the Rio Grande Valley’s two public universities will be paying more for their education over the next two years.
House subcommittee meets with students Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:38PMMembers of the Michigan House of Representatives Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee held a meeting with college students at Kellogg Center and allowed the students to testify about budget concerns facing colleges and universities, Wednesday.
Teens get a glimpse of 'real world' Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:08AMBy Amanda Adams Correspondent The girls giggle when they twist the ties around their necks, and the boys stare in confusion at the jumbled mess they've knotted around their hands. This is a scene from the hands-on tie-tying tutorial Saturday morning, one of the six workshops at the "Day in the Real World" student conference.
Pittsford Mendon biology teacher honored Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:12AMPaula Lobe, a Pittsford Mendon High School teacher, has been honored with a Siemens Foundation grant.
COLLEGE NEWS Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:02AMSocial work spotlight JOLIET -- The University of St. Francis will host an open house spotlighting the university's social work program from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 2 in the Presidents Room in Tower Hall, 500 Wilcox St.The bachelor's and master's degree social work programs are designed for those who wish to make a career out of helping people improve their lives and reach their highest ...
School funding laws reviewed Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:37AMSALISBURY -- Hard hit by the economy, counties like Wicomico are scrambling to find money for public schools, a component that makes up about half their budgets.
College offers financial aid seminar Sunday Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 9:48AMFinancial aid is nothing new when it comes to education. But with a struggling economy and the high cost of tuition, more students are seeking monetary assistance. Fortunately for those new to the application process, educational organizations are lending a hand. On Sunday, North Georgia College & State University will hold College Goal Sunday, bringing financial experts together with students ...
VIEWPOINT: It’s time we invest in our students, not bank profits Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 8:10AMBy ARNE DUNCAN WASHINGTONFor decades, bankers have gotten a free ride from American taxpayers. The U.S. Department of Education currently subsidizes student loans to the tune of $9 billion every year. Banks service these loans, collect the debt, keep...
Marching Band Bound for Disney Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:42AMThe East Aurora Middle School Marching Band was selected from among hundreds of bands across the nation to perform in the Disney Magic Music Days in Orlando, Fla., on April 21. The parade will take place on Main Street in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.
BC-MCT-NEWS-BJT _ wire editors (4200 words) Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:07AMUpdated at 8 p.m. EST (0100 UTC).
IM Dance joins celebration of women in arts Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:36AMCHERITON -- IM Dance Company Inc. is joining in the Celebration of Women in the Arts. "Minds Wide Open" is a statewide celebration including all Virginia cultural organizations, artists, collages, art galleries, libraries and museums; programs to be presented between March and June 2010.
N.J. colleges spend millions lobbying federal government Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:29AMWASHINGTON — Fourteen tax-supported colleges and universities in New Jersey have spent almost $14.5 million over the past decade lobbying the federal government, federal records show.
RPI modifies president's new palace Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:15AMTROY - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has revised its plans to build a new home for President Shirley Ann Jackson.
Obama's support provides ray of light for DSU Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:00AMAs President Barack Obama boosted support Friday for historically black colleges, hardest hit by the economy, it was as if he felt Delaware State University's pain.
Names and Games Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:20AMLaconia Lacrosse Club holding sign-ups Laconia Lacrosse Club will be holding its final, official sign-ups on the following dates: Saturday, Feb. 27th from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Community Center. If you are unable to attend, or if you have any questions, call Tony Pederzani at 528-5449.
Pricey Dillin leaves students disenchanted Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:45PMGracey Beckett – guest column. I sincerely believe that I, as a Linfield student, am being done a great disservice by Sodexo dining services. I am consistently shocked by how seriously I am being, well, ripped off by Linfield dining. Not to start a pity party here, but I am a student who is able to go [...]
WP schools earn academic awards Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:24PMWest Prairie High School and West Prairie South Elementary School earned Academic Improvement Awards on the 2009 Illinois Honor Roll, Superintendent Jonathan Heerboth announced at the West Prairie School Board meeting Thursday night.
Admin OK with need element in merit scholarships Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:23PMAlaska Education Commissioner Larry LeDoux says putting financial need before student performance is not an acceptable change to the governor's proposed merit scholarship program.
College-bound students get financial aid advice this weekend Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:16PMVideo Body If you have a high school student who is beginning to look into colleges and financial aid, you might want to take advantage of a workshop this weekend. Students in grades eight through 12 vcan meet one-on-one with financial aid counselors. Teens will also learn how to seek scholarships and apply for student loans and federal and state grants. The workshop is saturday from 9 a.m ...
AP: Small schools bash plan to promote consolidation Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:14PMTOPEKA (AP) -- Officials from some of the smallest school districts in Kansas said Thursday that legislators have already held out "sticks and carrots" to encourage consolidation.
USD 363 mulling facility charges Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:14PMHOLCOMB -- Discussions of charging the Holcomb Recreation Commission for using the USD 363's facilities continued on Thursday, with both entities meeting in joint session to talk about the matter.
Shen superintendent offers vision for district Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 3:57PMCLIFTON PARK - The Shenendehowa School District needs to transition from a traditional educational system to one geared for the 21st century if its graduates are to be the captains in a global economy and not just participants.
Leaders bemoan ‘perfect storm’ Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 3:42PMBRUNSWICK — The Brunswick School Board joined local legislators and the Senate chairman of the Legislature’s Education Committee on Thursday night for the first time since the announcement by the state that Brunswick stands to lose $2.8 million in cuts to state aid to education.
Purdue rethinking scholarship strategy Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:09PMThe amount of money Purdue University spends on scholarships is attracting attention as budget cuts near.
Students, parents, staff vow to keep St. Bernard's Catholic High School open Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:47PMAfter getting news last week it would be no more, the bulldog is coming out of students, parents and staff at St. Bernard's High
Small school district leaders plead with legislators not to force consolidation Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:42PMOfficials from some of the smallest school districts in Kansas oppose a plan that would reduce their funding to encourage consolidation.
Oregon lawmakers adjourn special session Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:30PMOregon lawmakers wrap up four-week special session and head home, with Democratic majority pointing to successes and Republicans pointing to shortcomings in the February session.
Albany Tech hosts luncheon for local clergy Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:52PMYou may turn to your pastor for spiritual guidance or counseling, but what about advice about school?
KCTCS Students rally against possible budget cuts Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:36PMStudents packed the state Capitol rotunda Thursday in fear that their tuition and financial aid will be affected by the state budget.
Branstad stops by Hamburg Inn Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:44PMIowa gubernatorial candidate and former Republican Gov. Terry Branstad was in Iowa City on Thursday touting his plans for job creation, education and reducing the size of government.
Residents have one more chance to comment on budget Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:28PMBANGOR - When Bangor school board members meet in March they hope the public will give them some ideas on how to further trim the ailing budget.
Oregon schools facing budget cuts: Administrator’s salary will save money next year Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:10PMOREGON – Budget cuts are almost a certainty for Oregon School District next year, and staff cuts should be considered, Superintendent William Mattingly told the school board this week.
Dolla dolla bill: Bailey demystifies budget adjustments Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:06PMIt is an undisputed fact that the American economy has experienced a rough few years, which has resulted in price increases for many services. Unfortunately, this means that tuition prices have continued to rise, increasing Elizabethtown College’s fees to $41,750 for the 2010-11 school year.
FREE College Workshop in Woodbridge Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 11:48AMA free community workshop for parents of college-bound high school students will be held at the Woodbridge Main Library on St. George's Ave., on Thursday, March 4 at 7:30 pm.
House considering suspension of business tax break Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:22PMFRANKFORT, Ky. — In trying to balance the next state budget, the House is considering suspending for two years a provision that allows businesses to carry forward losses for tax purposes.
Tag Archive | "Generation Hope" Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:21PMEvery Friday morning, when most college students are looking forward to starting their weekend, Stacy Merlos is trying to figure out how she can help out.
Local private school able to weather tough times without state aid Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:01PMThe La Crescent-Hokah School District is facing painful cuts to its 2010-11 budget. Over the next couple months, the school board will be saddled with the job of cutting $800,000 from its budget, and those cuts likely will come from all areas of district operations.
Leave a Reply Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 6:21PMConcerns over limited and full classes worry students in the College of Busine ss Administration and Economics.
Milan Institute Donates $17,000 to Clinton Bush Haiti Fund Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 6:11PMVisalia, CA - On Saturday, February 13, 2010, Milan Institute, a collection of career schools offering training in the cosmetology, healthcare, massage therapy and business fields, held a company-wide Valentine's Day fundraiser for Haiti earthquake relief efforts.
Study to see how libraries can help humanities Ph.D. students finish degrees Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:48PMFewer than half of all humanities doctoral students finish their Ph.D.s within 10 years. A new study aims to discover if libraries can do something to help them.
Trustee candidates debate future duties Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:25PMThe Illinois Student Senate hosted a debate for the four student trustee candidates Tuesday evening in the Illini Union Pine Lounge. The candidates, Owais Ahmed, Daniel Soso, Dan Weber and David Wall, presented information about themselves and their plans if elected.
Funding Frozen For Military Spouse Education Program Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:16PMThe Department of Defense has abruptly halted its funding for military spouses to get extra education. It's a move that's leaving many spouses of Fort Drum soldiers in the dark and local college officials questioning the decision.