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(ISC)2(R) Grants Scholarships to Winners of U.S. Cyber Challenge Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:10PMNew Scholarships Awarded at First Cyber Camp Ceremonies at California and Maryland Universities to Next Generation of Cyber Security Professionals
Rancho Santa Fe Women’s Fund grant to Reality Changers benefits disadvantaged youth Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:58PMOn May 23, the Rancho Santa Fe Women’s Fund recognized several local nonprofit organizations each successful grantees for its 2011 period of granting. Out of nearly 100 San Diego based nonprofit organizations, eight were chosen in two areas of focus: Economic Development, and Health and Social Services.
Grandmother wins $200,000 with the Lottery Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:40AMA grandmother’s dream of having a backyard for her grandchildren to play in becomes a possibility after winning $200,000 on $200,000 Cash Inferno.
Admission list announced for current year Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:31AMMUSCAT: The Admission Centre yesterday announced admission details of the general education students under the age of 25 years, for the current academic year.
Peru State alum donates $860,000 to college Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:40AMA retired Oregon principal and Peru State College alum has donated $860,000 to the college, the largest single donation ever made to the college's foundation.
The Johnson Scholarship Foundation Provides $750,000 Matching Grant Challenge to the American Indian College Fund for ... Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:26PMContact: Dina Horwedel, Director, Public Education, +1-303-430-5350, dhorwedel@collegefund.org
Mott Community College Foundation official:Proposal 2 ruling 'won't impact us but will have a powerful impact' on ... Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 12:51PMFLINT, Michigan — It’s still too soon to say how the July 1 federal court decision overturning Proposal 2 will affect the University of Michigan-Flint but Mott Community College officials say it won’t impact the two-year campus.
Chaa Creek Scholarship Program Produces Winners Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 12:35PMThe Lodge at Chaa Creek, internationally recognised for sustainable tourism and responsible travel, has a social development component as well. In addition to providing training opportunities for their staff, Chaa Creek also reaches out to contribute to the community at large with programs such as the annual Eco-Kids educational camp and the Chaa Creek Academic Scholarship Program. (PRWeb July ...
CSU campuses top list of colleges with fastest-growing tuition Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 2:09AMErica Perez All but one of the California State University campuses are on a new list produced by the U.S. Department of Education showing colleges with the fastest-rising tuition and fees – and those campuses will have to submit reports to the federal government explaining the rapid increase. A set of 54 new lists released last week by the Department of Education shows which colleges have the ...
Good Neighbor: Central County groups give scholarships, art and grant awards, sponsorships to students Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:52PMThere were so many outstanding students in Central County winning awards and honors this spring and so many groups that wanted to recognize them that it may take me a few more weeks to offer up the proper congratulations.
First Marblehead Announces Launch of UFSB Private Loan Programs, Adds 9 National Sales People Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:49PMBOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - Jul 5, 2011) - The First Marblehead Corporation ( NYSE : FMD ) today announced that its subsidiary, Union Federal Savings Bank, began accepting applications for its Union Federal Private Student Loan and prepGATE® Education Loan programs on July 1 st , 2011. These education loan programs, based on First Marblehead's Monogram® product platform, are intended to help ...
American Dental Association Foundation Hires New Executive Director Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:52AMContact: Lydia Hall, +1-312-440-2806, halll@ada.org
Budget cuts in Oklahoma education ax popular programs Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 9:21AMOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Of all the cuts made to Oklahoma education since 2010, none have drawn more rancor, scorn or criticism than the $18 million slashed from a fund filled with special programs end...
Controversial White Male Scholarships Award North Texas Man Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 2:57AMIf you think that white male scholarships are a tad bit racist, you're not alone. The fund recently awarded its second of five scholarship prizes to a North Texas man based on multiple criteria, including . . .
7/3/11 Letters to Sports Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 1:56AMParker Foundation thanks golfers || To the sports editor — On behalf of the Parker Youth & Sports Foundation, I wish to express our gratitude to the Yakima Seniors Golf Tournament committee for designating the foundation as the beneficiary of their fourth annual tournament, held in May. Committee chairman Rich Hilfiker along with Jim Gosney, [...]
College fees to keep rising Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 12:28AMStudents at Sonoma State University, who already are facing a 10 percent tuition hike this fall, are going to be hit with another increase, now proposed at 12 percent.
KU Clarifies Data Reporting Error to National Database Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 6:07AMBecause of a data reporting error, the University of Kansas has been incorrectly placed on a College Affordability and Transparency Center list of schools with high net costs.
$96.4 million for Claflin is campaign's goal Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 11:30PMClaflin University went public Thursday with its capital campaign. "Imagine the Possibilities" is designed to raise $96.4 million for buildings, scholarships and academic programs.
Zambo students receive scholarship grants Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 9:39AMread more
16th Annual Ancilla Golf Tournament a success Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 8:22AMDONALDSON — The 16th annual Ancilla College Golf Tournament teed off on June 13 at the Plymouth Country Club with 40 teams taking part in the festivities to help raise money for the school.
Benefit will boost Hershey schools Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 7:02AMThe 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.
Is paying college athletes worth the cost? Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 5:04AMWhen it comes to the debate on whether to pay college athletes, Purdue basketball coach Matt Painter offers this thought:
Recent Caltech Grads Awarded NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 2:11AMFormer Caltech student-athletes and recent graduates Alex Lapides and Wesley Yu have been awarded NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships. Each year, the NCAA awards 174 male and 174 female student-athletes $7500 each for their post-graduation academic pursuits. These awardees are selected from over 350,000 NCAA student-athletes. Lapides completed his bachelor's degree in chemistry at Caltech with a ...
Thomas Nelson receives grant Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 2:13AMFrom 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.
Muskegon County foundation celebrates 50 years by 'loving' the community Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 6:24PMMUSKEGON — The Community Foundation for Muskegon County's 50-year birthday present to the community is an inspirational message from a national promoter of cities.Peter KageyamaFoundation leaders want to celebrate the 50th year of the community's philanthropic organization by bringing Peter...
CU-Boulder student fees rank high in Pac-12 Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 11:25PMThis fall, undergraduates at the University of Colorado will pay some of the highest student fees in the newly expanded Pac-12 Conference -- and could top the list by 2013 when they start getting charged for a massive renovation of the Boulder campus's Recreation Center.
Florida Morning: Mitt Romney, Sarah Palin, Michele Bachmann lead Florida poll Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 4:39AMBy Abel Harding (@abelharding, abel.harding@jacksonville.com ) read more
State regents OK tuition, fee increases Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 2:30AMBrittania Mecher said she will work two jobs to make up for a $330 increase in her tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University.
Better late than never: Middle-aged workers still have time to catch up with retirement savings Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 12:40AMLike many middle-class families who are juggling financial obligations and scrambling to meet pressing immediate needs, Steve and Mary Elkin for years put their plans to save for retirement on hold. "It's something very easy to put on your list of New Year's resolutions every year," said Mr. Elkin, 50, of Harrison City. "But sometimes it's very difficult to get the ball rolling on it."
Business Bulletin Board Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 8:40PMAWARDS
AAUW offers $5,000 college scholarship Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 8:19PMFor the third consecutive year, the Buffalo Branch of the American Association of University Women is offering a $5,000 scholarship to honor News 4’s Jacquie Walker. The deadline to apply is July 15th.
Keller Women's Club Foundation gives back to groups that give back Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 7:35PMAlso, plans are set for fireworks celebrations in Northeast Tarrant County.
ASU tuition, fees will increase 9.9 percent Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 6:56PMTuition and fees for the 2011-12 academic year at Angelo State University will increase 9.9 percent, or $331.05 per semester for a full-time student taking 15 credit hours.
Sharpsburg native takes pride in his Polish heritage Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 3:13AMThe Rev. Joe Swierczynski lives by the simple motto that everyone should be proud of their heritage. read more »
Marin Community Foundation Awards $6M In Education Grants Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 2:20AMNOVATO, Calif. -- The Marin Community Foundation announced Wednesday it has awarded $6 million in education grants to help low-income students and students of color achieve academic success.
SCC President Contini earns Arlene Kelley Service to Students Award Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 12:40AMCARNEYS POINT TWP. — Salem Community College President Peter B. Contini has earned the seventh annual Arlene Kelley Service to Students Award.
Local students receive McDonald House scholarships Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 11:26PMLocal studentsreceive McDonald House scholarships Fifty Charlotte-area students were awarded $1,000 scholarships from Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Carolina (RMHC of NC) and local McDonald’s owner/operators for outstanding acade ...
Intel Foundation Funding Brings STEM Infused Gateway Academy to Sacramento Schools Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 3:14PMDEARBORN Mich., SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 21, 2011 — This summer might be the defining year for 6th through 8th grade students ? boys and girls, who are being introduced to a new kind of summer camp experience, More
Get Your Game On, Girls! Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 2:30PMCelebrating the 40th Anniversary of Title IX
AWEE helps find gainful employment Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 11:20AMDaniel Cruz, 25, is a sheet-metal apprentice enrolled in classes at GateWay Community College in Phoenix. And while students who work are pretty common at the college, it's a far cry from the five years Cruz spent in prison.
Recipes for Success Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 4:08AMIn one of the more successful tales of community support, the upcoming Battle of the Beans can brag that it is raising a fourth of the $300,000 generated for college scholarships for 100 Latino students over the past eight years.
MJC Foundation plans Summer Sonata July 21 Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 3:05AMMODESTO — The Modesto Junior College Foundation will offer some “wicked fun” at this year’s Summer Sonata which is slated for Thursday, July 21, at the Gallo Center for the Arts in downtown Modesto. The elegant evening will feature food catered by O’Brien’s Market, fine wine and a touch of “Wicked” entertainment.
Arkansas Grants Leading Scorer His Release Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 2:19AMThe University of Arkansas released leading scorer Rotnei Clarke from his basketball scholarship Monday.
C.O. Group Cheers Foster Kids' Tuition Aid Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 12:53AMWithin the large group of education bills that the Oregon Senate debated Tuesday was one that will give Oregon foster kids hope for a brighter future. Central Oregon's Partnership to End Poverty hailed Senate approval of House Bill 3471, which will provide last dollar tuition waivers to Oregon community colleges and universities for foster kids who have aged-out of care.
Tuition rises at community colleges Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 11:56PMBy Sarah Campbell scampbell@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Community college students across the state are going to have to come up with some extra cash to attend school this fall. The final draft of the state budget calls for a $10 per c ...
Montana families pay higher percentage of income for in-state college Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 11:54PMMontana families spend a higher percentage of their household income to send their children to public, in-state colleges and universities than families in other western states.
In brief: College to offer one-stop registration Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 10:19PMPennsylvania Highlands Community College will hold a one-stop shop from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Richland campus.
Some of Va.’s ‘Brown v. Board’ college grants go to whites Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 7:30PMHalf a century after many Virginia public schools shut their doors rather than accept black students, the state is offering college scholarships to compensate those whose education suffered in the era of “massive resistance” to desegregation. Among the recipients: white students. Since 2004, about 70 people have won the scholarships, including a handful of white Virginians whose schooling was ...
100 Students Receive College Scholarships Totaling $200,000, Made Possible by BP Fueling Communities Grant Program Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 8:00AMLocal BP station owners of New York and New Jersey will present a collective grant donation of $200,000 to the long-running BP Community Scholarship Program, which will provide 100 promising students with college scholarships in 2011.
Missouri loan agency provides $1M for student grants Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 6:59AMJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Missouri's college loan authority is providing $1 million for incentives to high school graduates who score well on math and science tests.