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St. Thomas Aquinas receives $250,000 donation Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:05AMDOVER — This week, St. Thomas Aquinas High School received its single largest donation from a benefactor who quietly lived next door for years unbeknownst to students and staff.
State of the Province Address of Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:22AMState of the Province Address 15 July 2011 Governor Gwen Garcia I thought I could say, after seven years — another July evening, this celebrated hall filled once again by those who wish to hear, of this historic province and its continuing story — that the majesty of the moment has ceased to move me. [...]
DFALF Provides Scholarships to 9 Students Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:00PM14 July 2011-The Department of Foreign Affairs Ladies Foundation (DFALF) held a contract signing with nine college students who will be provided scholarships under the foundation last July 5 at the DFALF office. Present during the contract signing were members of the DFALF Board of Trustees and its Executive Officers, led by its Chairperson, Mrs. Margaret Gretchen V. Del Rosario. DFALF Board of ...
Student Loans: Colleges Should Help Students Minimize Private Loan Use, Report Says Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:42PMHalfway through her junior year of college, Crystal Nance suddenly needed to come up with $15,000 in order to graduate. While federal loans covered Nance’s tuition and fees, she resorted to private loans to pay for the rest.
Two local students receive $2,000 CBT awards Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:27PMCBT helps students
AIAA to present awards at 47th Joint Propulsion Conference Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:53PM( American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics ) The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will honor achievement in technical and literary fields, as well as sustained service, at a noon awards luncheon on August 3 as part of the 47th AIAA/ASME/ASE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit, to be held July 31-Aug. 3 at the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, Calif.
CU-Boulder student fees rank high in Pac-12 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:47PMSarah Pearl, left, works out at the University of Colorado Recreation Center on Friday. As a percentage of the total cost of education, CU s student fees -- which pay for the Rec Center -- are among the highest in the new Pac-12 conference.
High school students receive $1,000 scholarships Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:11AMMechanical Contractors Association of S.C. and ABC Carolinas, through the Career Cluster Partnership Grants, have awarded eight $1,000 scholarships to BJ Skelton Career Center students pursuing construction-related post secondary education.
Don't Rely On College Sticker Prices Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:39AMEverybody knows that college prices never stop rising. What families often don't realize is that published college price tags are pretty much meaningless. Most students receive some type of price break, ...
Pay for play: Northwestern Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:14AMStarting today, ESPN.com will take a closer look at pay-for-play in college sports and whether student-athletes should be getting more from their athletic scholarships. As part of the series, we're looking at the finances from one school in each major conference. Here's a closer look at Northwestern ... What a full scholarship entails: $56,120 (includes room, board, tuition, fees and use of ...
Benefit will boost Hershey schools Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 7:21AMThe North Platte Telegraph Boots, spurs and fine wine - organizers say Saturday's "Wine and Memories" fundraiser for the Hershey Educational Foundation is all about having a good time.
DeSoto Schools get ACT prep class Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 2:37AMStudents at six DeSoto County high schools will have the opportunity to push their ACT and SAT testing skills to the limit this year with the creation of a new PSAT class.
Thomas Nelson receives grant Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 2:02AMFrom the Virginia Pilot Thomas Nelson Community College was among the recipients as the Hampton Roads Community Foundation awarded more than $1.9 million in grants and scholarships this year.
Man on a mission Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 6:39AMJune Jones pulled his late-model Infiniti SUV off U.S. Highway 377 and into picturesque Kyle Ranch in Whitesboro, Texas, about 70 miles north of his SMU office.
Face Time: Raffle proceeds make Really BIG difference - Mon, 04 Jul 2011 PST Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 2:15AMEvery year in July, the North Idaho College Foundation holds its largest fundraiser. Only 5,000 tickets are sold for the Really BIG Raffle, at $100 apiece. The grand prize is a $250,000 home built by, and as a showcase for, the college’s carpentry program. Other prizes include a $20,000 car, a $10,000 boat, a $3,500 vacation and a $2,000 shopping spree. In addition to supporting the carpentry ...
CITY BEAT: Wilton back in the news Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 12:07AMIn the early days of the state-run USA Niagara Development Corp., I would often find myself standing outside closed rooms waiting for a guy named Michael Wilton to step outside.
At Our Best (July 4) Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 9:22PMOregon State Ecampus earns high marks
Today's local news briefsFROM:Marlborough, Athens, New Paltz, UCCC, town of Ulster, Tivoli Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 2:08AM2 local sites get historic notice
Corporate Jet Tax Gets Six Obama Mentions, Nicks Deficit Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 11:23AMPresident Barack Obama’s proposal to end a tax break for corporate jet owners, a repeated refrain in his news conference yesterday, would achieve less than one-tenth of 1 percent of his target for reducing the federal deficit.
The Choice: A New Web Site Aims to Help Families Compare Tuition Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 10:54AMThe government has made available lists that enable students and families to compare college costs -- but as with any such exercise, the buyer should beware.
Press conference by the President Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 9:42AMHere's the official transcript of the press conference the President held on Wednesday afternoon. There's pretty much something here for everyone - and for 'newsies' you can see how those headlines in today's (June 30) national papers were born.
Tuition costs outstrip scholarships Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 7:27AMThe deadline to apply for Navajo tribal scholarships expired Monday and scholarship officials are now wading through some 17,000 applications to see how many qualify for tribal funds.
Reducing the Cost of Your Education Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 8:58PMHere are some suggestions, in addition to grants and scholarships, for reducing the cost of your education or reducing the amount of debt you will owe when you have completed your degree.
Alums send off new Chatham grads Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 9:15AMFor the first time in recent memory, the threat of storms forced the Chatham High School graduation ceremony to take place inside the school.
Esperanza scholarships now help Hispanic parents go to college, fulfill dreams Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 7:20AMA group that has historically guided teenagers to college is now offering scholarships to adults like Leovi Shields, a Parma mother who wants to become a bilingual nurse.
Running for a good cause Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 10:54PMLast Sept. 15, St. Joseph Police Department Officer Dan De Kraai died in an accident during a training exercise. But his legacy in law enforcement is being carried on.
Benedictine offers tuition program for some long-term unemployed Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 11:59PMBenedictine University has established a program to pay tuition for some college applicants who have been unemployed for at least 18 months.
New director appointed to foundation Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 11:41PMThe Chambersburg Area School District Foundation has appointed Angela M. Lynch as its new executive director.
$200,000 Sumter winner needs a realtor Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 10:16AMA Sumter woman who dreamed about winning $130,000 and buying a home, exceeded her expectations with a $200,000 South Carolina Education Lottery win.
Officer Harold L. Vitale Memorial Fund awards $7,000 in scholarships Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 9:06AMOn Sunday, June 19 at noon, seven local high school students will each receive $1,000 scholarships from the Officer Harold L. Vitale Memorial Fund, Inc. The awards will be made at the annual scholarship awards reception at the Officer Vitale Memorial Park on Ballard Street.
Editorial: Why teacher tenure reform in Michigan isn't enough Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 6:26AMProblems in education go are in our homes, culture and woven into the fabric of our communities.
For some CU-Boulder students, financial aid provides false hope Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 1:51AMFor high school graduates preparing for the first year of college, most summers are spent playing the waiting game. First, it's the acceptance letters. Then, it's the housing assignments and orientation.
NGO helps out-of-school young women become entrepreneurs Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 1:30AMBy Marjorie Gorospe ROSARIO, CAVITE— This non-profit organization allows out-of-school young women to regain their dignity...
WKU Places 3rd in National Journalism Awards Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 2:19PMWestern Kentucky University’s School of Journalism & Broadcasting placed third overall in the 2010-11 Hearst Journalism Awards Program.
Club Notes Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 11:34AMP.E.O. Sisterhood
Grant to boost Maslow Project Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 1:25PMA federal grant worth $52,000 each of the next two years will give the Maslow Project a boost and help add hours to staffing.
Sponsors catch Horse Fever, again Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 12:31PMThe Sponsor Match Party for Horse Fever — 10th Anniversary, a public arts project presented by Marion Cultural Alliance, was held Tuesday evening.
2011 We Believe In You scholarships awarded Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 12:11PMBianca Tamez, Cassandra Sproles, Edna DelaRosa, Paige Massey, Linzy McCoy and Mikey Harrison are now Cleburne High School graduates.
ART GALLERY CALENDAR: June 17 to 23 Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 7:33PMEDITOR'S NOTE: Calendars in the print version of Kitsap A&E have been edited for space and timeliness. Full-length versions of the calendars are available in the Entertainment section of kitsapsun.com.
Benefit will boost Hershey schools Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 8:32AMThe North Platte Telegraph Boots, spurs and fine wine - organizers say Saturday's "Wine and Memories" fundraiser for the Hershey Educational Foundation is all about having a good time.
Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, Ole Miss, LSU and Tennessee Need HOPE Sunday, June 5, 2011 @ 10:02PMCollege football coaches in the Southeastern Conference have discussed possible scenarios in which the student-athletes could be paid for play. One scenario that has received the most attention was introduced by Steve Spurrier of the University of South Carolina. He proposed that each head coach should pay each scholarship player $300 dollars from their own pocket. Ouch. That is $252,000 per ...
College costs may climb for N.C. students Saturday, June 4, 2011 @ 9:37PMCHAPEL HILL – Earning - and paying for - a college degree may become more difficult for North Carolina students.
Peasley: Marian graduates off to a good start Saturday, June 4, 2011 @ 9:02PMMost of Marian Central High School’s 193 members in the class of 2011 soon will be focusing on final preparations to attend college.
ART GALLERY CALENDAR: June 10 to 16 Saturday, June 4, 2011 @ 6:23PMArtists and galleries can submit information about upcoming shows, receptions and workshops by e-mailing mmoore@kitsapsun.com
Agriculture Projects Get Funding From Farm Credit Services of Mid-America Saturday, June 4, 2011 @ 8:00AMSince its inception in 2007, Farm Credit Services of Mid-America’s Greater Support for Agriculture Program has awarded more than $1.06 million through 47 special one-time projects.
Road resurfacing to begin Monday Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 10:09PMLIVE OAK CANYON Road resurfacing to begin Monday Riverside County will begin construction of the Live Oak Canyon Road Resurfacing Project on Monday.
‘Rewarding career’ at an end for Lockport Township's Batusich Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 8:27PMLOCKPORT TOWNSHIP — Judy Batusich, the Lockport Township supervisor, ended a three-decade career in public service Tuesday, with an emotional day at Central Square.Batusich, who has been supervisor since 1996, is retiring from office after a career notable for her service to senior citizens. Township Trustee Ron Alberico was sworn in as the new supervisor Tuesday afternoon.“I just have to say ...
Elmon Prier: What next for Class of ’11? Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 6:51PM“No more books and studies“And I can stay out late with my buddies
Comox Valley Citizens on Patrol Society receive $1,500 from regional district Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 6:34PMCourtenay representative Larry Jangula praised the Comox Valley Citizens on Patrol Society, which has received a combined $1,500 grant-in-aid from each of the electoral areas, as approved Tuesday by the regional district board. The money will help the group with operating expenses.
Frederick High celebrates unity, differences at graduation Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 6:31PMCristian Ivan Samayoa Pineda, center, reacts with laughter to humorous comments made by principal Denise Fargo-Devine during her address to the Frederick High School class of 2011 during the school's graduation ceremony at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg on Tuesday afternoon.