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Bryan to recognize alumni Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:32AMEight Bryan school district graduates will be honored next month for their efforts to inspire students.The district's first Hall of Honor ceremony, hosted by the Bryan ISD Education Foundation, the school district and the city of Bryan, is set for Au ...
Bryan school district to recognize esteemed alumni Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:06AMBy CASSIE SMITH cassie.smith@theeagle.com Eight Bryan school district graduates will be honored next month for their efforts to inspire students. The district’s first Hall of Honor ceremony, hosted by the Bryan ISD Education Foundation, the ...
Permian Basin Area Foundation awards $380,800 in grants Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:14PMWhen Carmen Barber received a letter alerting her the Sterling County Senior Citizens Center had received a grant, she was so excited she jumped into the air.
Zuckers! Facebook Has Secretly Been Giving User Info to Cops Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:54AMWe've told you before that Facebook treats its users like products . That companies now exist to search for your Facebook account and tell your bosses your secrets. That people are quitting Facebook en masse . Now, there's yet another reason you might want to make the switch to Google+: Facebook has gotten into the habit of allowing police to scour users' profiles without their consent ...
UMD Summer Program in Portuguese gets wide-ranging grants Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 7:53PMDARTMOUTH — The UMass Dartmouth Summer Program in Portuguese, now in its 18th year, has received a number of prestigious grants from both Portugal and the local Portuguese-American community for its yearly calendar of lectures and other cultural...
Community Foundation of Abilene has a Zoolebration party Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:00PMThe alligator found refuge under the shade of a willow tree and the flamingos were dipping in the water like ducks as hundreds of visitors braved the heat Thursday evening at the Community Foundation of Abilene's Zoolebration.
“Sport Court, The Safest Court in the World” is Part of USTA Interactive Tour To Introduce 10 and Under Tennis to Kids ... Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 2:38AM"We are delighted to partner with the U.S. Tennis Association as part of their ongoing program to encourage young people across the country to get active and start playing tennis," says Ron Cerny, President and CEO of Connor Sport Court InternationalDallas, TX (PRWEB) July 07, 2011 The United States Tennis Association is on the road with its 15-city US Open mobile tour and Sport Court® is ...
National Academy of Sports Medicine and California University of Pennsylvania Announce Summer 2011 Pursuit of ... Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 6:15AM2011 Brings Total Tuition Grants to Over $225K Since the Award's Inception
Shopping center kicks off concert series for nonprofits Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 1:46AMPhoto courtesy of The Village at Fairview - Gail Alvarez (center), marketing director for The Village at Fairview, presents a $500 check to Marty Monnat (left) and Craig Thomas (right), board members for the Foundation for Allen Schools, at Friday night's "Concerts for a Cause" concert at The Village at Fairview.
What's the most expensive college? The least? Education Dept. puts it all online Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:34AMThe new Web site lists tuition costs for public and private colleges and also notes which ones have the fastest-rising costs.
FAU makes it onto a short list of "NCAA innocents" Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 7:49AMLast month FAU got on a bad list – the APR report card that cost the football team more scholarships due to continued academic problems. But this week FAU got onto a much better list. A disappointingly short list if you are one who believes in playing by the rules. The Wall Street Journal did a story on the “NCAA innocents,” the 17 I-A programs that have never been hit with a major violation ...
Shopping center kicks off concert series for nonprofits Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 1:38AMPhoto courtesy of The Village at Fairview - Gail Alvarez (center), marketing director for The Village at Fairview, presents a $500 check to Marty Monnat (left) and Craig Thomas (right), board members for the Foundation for Allen Schools, at Friday night's "Concerts for a Cause" concert at The Village at Fairview.
Eden named an All-America City Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 1:04PMA delegation of 34 people traveled to Kansas City, Mo. from June 15-17 to make a presentation about Eden’s projects to a panel of judges with the National Civic League
Looking for ways to keep pre-K going Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 3:45PMMany districts opt to expand this standard half-day to a full-day program, which studies say increases the benefits of early-childhood learning, making students less likely to drop out, repeat grades or need remedial course work.
Maintaining Pre-K Day, via Tuition Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 11:29PMFaced with the loss of grants for full-day pre-kindergarten programs, some schools plan to charge tuition to those who can afford it — and possibly some who cannot.
Shopping center kicks off concert series for nonprofits Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 5:30PMPhoto courtesy of The Village at Fairview - Gail Alvarez (center), marketing director for The Village at Fairview, presents a $500 check to Marty Monnat (left) and Craig Thomas (right), board members for the Foundation for Allen Schools, at Friday night's "Concerts for a Cause" concert at The Village at Fairview.
From the Tarpit: Hokies' track breakthrough Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 11:38AMThe best team performance in Virginia Tech men's track and field history was a product of the expected and the unexpected, of several days' achievements and years of effort.
Students receive GAAS scholarships from the University of the Aftermarket Foundation Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 11:45PMThanks to a grant from the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, 38 students pursuing automotive aftermarket careers will receive Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) scholarships.
Chamber Music at Barn turns 15 Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 12:07AMStart a new classical music series and play the concerts in a barn in the heat of the summer. It seemed an improbable idea 15 years ago.
Students Graduate From New CNA Program Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 10:57PMSix students graduate a new CNA program.
Ex-Buckeye Clarett Blames Players Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 7:22AMFormer Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett said athletes are to blame for the problems created in the Buckeyes' football program.
Supreme Court ruling on Calif. immigrant tuition rates could affect other states' policies Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 10:54AMThe U.S. Supreme Court decision Monday to uphold California's policy of granting reduced, in-state tuition to college students who are illegal immigrants is likely to bolster similar proposals across the nation as well as a California measure to provide financial aid for the undocumented, analysts said. The appeal from a conservative immigration-law group contended that giving undocumented ...
Ortiz, Pujols Named MLB Players Of The Week Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 8:39AMDavid Ortiz and Albert Pujols took the week's honors as top players in their respective leagues.
Valley students find ways to finance college in bad economy Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 7:21PMSeniors across the Rio Grande Valley have completed a big milestone in their life, but for many who plan to continue their education, funding is a major concern.
Bills to let undocumented students access grants approved by Assembly Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 8:01PMThe state Assembly approved legislation Thursday that would allow undocumented students, who qualify for in-state tuition rates, to apply for and access scholarships and other state-funded grants. The state Senate and Governor Jerry Brown are expected to support the measure.
LISD candidates discuss budget, gas drilling Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 12:44AMThe candidates for the Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees answered questions ranging from rezoning to the gas drilling on district property during a second forum Thursday at an event hosted by the Denton County Republican's Club.
State Budget Could Mean Funding Cuts, Job Loss For Local Art Groups Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 11:41PMFunding for the arts across the state will likely take a big hit as Texas lawmakers try to balance one of the most difficult state budgets they've seen in recent years.
Christian schools' top scholars, musicians named Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 4:04PMWINDERMERE, Fla. (BP)--Fifty-six high school seniors from the class of 2011, enrolled in 19 schools affiliated with the Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools, were selected to compete in a national awards program for their outstanding scholarship and/or musical achievements.
Rangers OF Hamilton Quits Smokeless Tobacco Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 3:53PMWith alcohol and drugs now a distant memory, Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton is focusing on trying to quit another vice: smokeless tobacco.
MLB Resolves A-Rod, Sucart Issue Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 2:07PMMajor League Baseball has detailed that the matter regarding Alex Rodriguez's cousin being at the New York Yankees' team hotel has been resolved.
Everyone wants a payday in the NCAA Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 12:06PMMoney is on everyone s mind these days. Not the economy, but rather paying student-athletes--legally.
Fader, Whitesell Receive Big 12 Postgraduate Scholarships Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 11:28AMIRVING, Texas – Two Iowa State student-athletes were the recipients of the 2010-2011 Dr. Prentice Gaut Postgraduate Scholarships, the Big 12 Conference announced Wednesday. Cyclone soccer student-athlete Lauren Fader and cross country and track and field student-athlete Alex Whitesell were two of 24 recipients of this year’s scholarships.
Big 12 Announces KU Duo as Dr. Prentice Gautt Postgraduate Scholarship Recipients Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 5:07PMThe Big 12 Conference officially announced Wednesday that Kansas graduates Jareb Stallbaumer and Nicole Schneider were recipients of the prestigious Dr. Prentice Gautt Postgraduate Scholarship, which is presented to former student-athletes who plan on perusing a graduate degree.
Injuries Plague Heat Going Into NBA Finals Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 2:22PMThe Miami Heat have a handful of regulars nursing injuries one day before the start of the NBA Finals.
Yankees Pummel Mariners 7-1 Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 10:07AMAndruw Jones highlights a five-run third inning with a bases-clearing double and CC Sabathia tosses eight strong innings as the New York Yankees avoided being swept in their three-game series with the Seattle Mariners by posting a 7-1 road victory.
Locals participate in state junior high rodeo finals Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 6:41PMJace Allen leads a quartet of Abilene-area sixth- to eighth-graders to Gonzales this week for the Texas Wrangler Junior High School Finals, as more than 700 entries compete to qualify for the national junior high rodeo championships in late June in Gallup, N.M.
MEAC, SWAC Take Big Hits In Latest APR Report Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 11:46AMNCAA President Mark Emmert expects athletes at historically black colleges and universities to make the grade — and he's willing to help after seeing the results of the latest Academic Progress Rates.
Entergy Charitable Foundation Issues Nearly $800,000 in Grants Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 10:00AMMore than 50 nonprofit groups will receive nearly $800,000 in grants from the Entergy Charitable Foundation.
Schools not making grade Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 3:01AMThis article has been read 0 times. INDIANAPOLIS - NCAA President Mark Emmert expects athletes at historically black colleges and universities to make the grade, and he's willing to help after seeing the results of the latest Academic Progress Rates.
MEAC, SWAC take big hits in latest APR report Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 6:05PMNCAA President Mark Emmert expects athletes at historically black colleges and universities to make the grade -- and he's willing to help after seeing the results of the latest Academic Progress Rates. The NCAA banned Jackson State and Southern of the Southwestern Athletic Conference from postseason play in football next season and did the same thing for Southern and Grambling in men's...
Jury Clears Plane Maker In Lidle Crash Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 5:37PMA New York jury has found that the airplane manufacturer that designed Cory Lidle's aircraft was not responsible for the crash that took the life of the Yankees hurler in 2006.
Report: Danica Eyes NASCAR Full-Time In 2012 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 5:29PMDanica Patrick is considering a plan to become a full-time NASCAR driver beginning next season, according to sources.
Atlanta Mayor Sought Buyer For Thrashers Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 5:28PMThe mayor of Atlanta said Tuesday he tried to help find a buyer for the Thrashers franchise, but was unable to do so.
NCAA APR Capsules: UConn, Southern take hits in new APR reports Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 5:08PMINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA has put Connecticut on notice — improve in the classroom or face tougher penalties. The Huskies men's basketball team was one of six BCS teams sanctioned Tuesday for sub-par marks in the NCAA's annual Academic Progress Rates report.
Former NMSU Basketball Player Castillo Signs Pro Contract Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 4:28PMLAS CRUCES, N.M. (May 24)-Many athletes dream of professional careers, but Las Cruces native Gordo Castillo is making it a reality. After a four-year career with the New Mexico State men’s basketball team, Castillo has signed a contract to play for Fuerza Regia in Monterrey , Mexico .
Staples Center Sued Following Tot's Death Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 2:58PMThe family of a 2-year-old boy who plummeted to his death at a Los Angeles Lakers game last year has filed a lawsuit against the owner of the Staples Center.
George W. Bush Nearly Beaned By Foul Ball Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 11:28AMFormer President George W. Bush is dodging the limelight these days, and foul balls.
Deep education cuts announced, none as deep as proposed Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 6:27PMAUSTIN – After meeting behind closed doors for weeks, the handful of legislators who hashed out the finer details of the state's budget met in public Monday. Among the points agreed to were a five percent cut for colleges and universities and a 10 percent cut to state funded financial aid. Full funding, though, was restored to TEXAS Grants scholarships for low-income students and community ...
Sundt Foundation Awards 11,000 to Local Nonprofits Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 1:27PMMedia Contacts: Amanda Fier / Lynita JohnsonOlson Communications, Inc.480-368-7999amandaolsoncomm.comlynitaolsoncomm.com SACRAMENTO, Calif. May 23, 2011 Sundt Construction, Inc.s Sacramento employees have selected six local nonprofit organizations to receive Sundt Foundation grants totaling 11,000 this quarter. The Sundt Foundation was established by Sundt in 1998 to give its employees...
Texas Jobless Rate Falls Again Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 10:20AMThe Texas unemployment rate has dropped for the third consecutive month.