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Mrvan Announces Department of Education Grant for CCSJ

Washington, DC – Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced a federal grant award for Calumet College of St. Joseph (CCSJ) through the U.S. Department of Education’s Strengthening Institutions Program. Specifically, CCSJ will receive $1,443,864 to improve and strengthen the institution's…

PHOTOS: Dr. Cook’s Presidential Inauguration Ceremony

David Cook formally installed as 17th President of Iowa State

President David Cook officially returned home to Iowa State Thursday, where he was formally installed as the university’s 17th president. Born and raised in Ames, Cook attended Ames High School and later graduated from ISU, growing up blocks from the campus he now leads. “I have…

We’re asking the right questions about CT education, but is it enough?

The question should not simply be whether Connecticut increases the ECS formula, but whether that reflects the actual cost of educating a child.

Global Learning without the guesswork: WKU helps students take the First Step

For students who worry that studying abroad is too expensive, complicated or far outside their reach, WKU’s Go Global First Steps sessions offer a starting point. The sessions, offered by WKU Global Learning advisers and Global Learning Ambassadors, help students explore study…

Behind the team working to bring biology, agriculture and engineering into the future

A lab at Boston University’s College of Engineering is working to create cutting-edge technology that could help make agriculture more efficient –– and support food security. El Microbial Integration Group –– led by principal investigator Miguel Jimenez, an assistant professor at…

Student-built ‘Terrier Intelligence’ website connects users to campus AI community

Hoddie, a sophomore studying computer science and economics, said she spent her first year at Boston University exploring the AI community –– finding opportunities through research, clubs and conversations. This summer, she decided to build a platform to help other students…

Opinion | We need stricter weather mandates

Institutions, including the University of Iowa, should re-evaluate outdoor sports weather rules and adapt to changing climate conditions to ensure attendees’ safety. The UI should also ensure that policies are direct, accountable, and easily understood, reducing speculation and…

BU Sustainability introduces Beantown Brew to dining halls

Boston University Dining Services collaborated with Jim’s Organic Coffee Sept. 18 to launch Beantown Brew, a coffee line inspired by BU Police Department’s community resource dog — Bean. BU Dining began its partnership with Massachusetts-based coffee roastery Jim’s Organic Coffee…

Amid BU Trustee Scholarship pause, recipients search for transparency

Boston University quietly paused and removed the Trustee Scholarship from the admissions website’s merit scholarships page January to reassess its financial aid opportunities. Now, trustee scholarship recipients said they are left confused and without access to information about…

American Heritage Schools Again Leads Florida In National Merit Semifinalists

American Heritage Schools, which celebrates 62 years of fostering academic excellence and shaping future leaders this school year, recently announced that 95 seniors (65 from the Broward campus and 30 from the Palm Beach campus) from the Class of 2027 were named National Merit…

Certified Security Systems Donates $1,000 To Western Academy Charter School In RPB

Certified Security Systems, a locally owned security camera and alarm company serving South Florida, has donated $1,000 to Western Academy Charter School in Royal Palm Beach — a school with roots that run through three generations of one of the company’s own founding families.…