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New online university enrolls 500 Indiana students Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 8:51AMEnrollment is growing in an online college that Indiana's governor has promoted.
Private college groups launch web loan tool • Schools (www.HometownAnnapolis.com - The ... Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 8:38AMCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Private, nonprofit colleges in Ohio and 11 other states have launched a new web tool to help students find private loans for school.
New online university enrolls 500 Indiana students Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 8:38AMINDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Enrollment is growing in an online college that Indiana's governor has promoted. WGU Indiana is a branch of Western Governors University, a private, nonprofit university designed for working adults trying to earn bachelor's or master's degrees.
CHELSEA: CHS alumna to compete in Miss Teen USA pageant Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 8:29AMKatrina Williams, a 2010 Chelsea High School alumna, will compete for the title of Miss Michigan Teen USA on Sept. 10 and 11 in Ann Arbor.
Author shows way to debt-free college Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 8:03AMWhy trust a 21-year-old student at a large public university to tell you how to finance your child's college education?
FYI DATEBOOK | Events Calendar for North County Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 8:03AMSwim and paddle: The 81st Annual Oceanside Labor Day Pier Swim and Paddle will held Sept. 6.
Ohio Officials Consider Regulating Youth Sports Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:28AMCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- State officials and athletic organizations say it's time to think about regulating youth sports programs outside schools.
Southern Tech becoming part of community Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:27AMAUBURNDALE - Southern Technical College, located at 298 Havendale Blvd., in Auburndale, has had an enrollment increase from 100 to 210 students in less than a year. To accommodate this larger enrollment, the school recently acquired 3,000 square feet of space at 424 Havendale Square, just a couple of blocks away from the main campus.
Illegal immigrant has the grades but not the papers Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:21AMIllegal immigrant has the grades but not the papers
[News] Memory Lane: Jerome Richmond Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:14AMWINNETKA - From inside Patrick McHugh's courtside office, the chirping sneakers and busy bleachers are muffled by a pane of glass. Through the window, it seems you can see the noise before you hear it. And it is hoppin' in the old crackerbox gym at North Shore Country Day school. Hoppin' like it rarely has on a frigid Friday night in early December McHugh, the school's athletic director, keeps ...
Swiss school start for city teen Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:13AMAs students across the city get ready for another school year, one Niagara Falls teenager is preparing to experience the next chapter of his educational development in Europe. Michael Dougan leaves Tuesday for Switzerland.[...]
CAKE AUCTION NETS $5,700 FOR BPW Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:43AMCOSHOCTON -- Organizers were floored by the amount of money the Coshocton Business and Professional Women Cake Auction brought in Friday night.
Time for a heart-to-heart talk with kids as school kicks off Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:38AMAs the new school year kicks off this week, parents from all over Thurston County are telling their children: "Everyone needs a good education - even if you already know everything."
William Carey continues to see growth, while USM struggles with budget cuts Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:07AMIt's been a good two years at William Carey University, where the Baptist-affiliated university has opened a new campus on the coast and a new medical school while experiencing record enrollment of 3,639 - more than 400 new students from last year.
Our Neighbors Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 8:10AMBRYAN ELKS The Brazos Valley Elks Lodge 859 has changed its name to Bryan Elks Lodge 859. An Elks lodge was started in Bryan in 1903. But during the Great Depression, the lodge was forced to close. In 1959, a small group reorganized and regained t ...
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:43AMCENTRAL JERSEY — Here's the latest school news from around the area. Students and graduates of Mother Seton Regional High School in Clark have volunteered a week of their time at Camp Fatima of New Jersey for the past 18 years.
Measuring the lottery's profits Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:39AMReligionist bully Jerry Cox shouldered his way on to the front page of the Democrat-Gazette today with the claim that, essentially, the Arkansas lottery doesn't take enough from gamblers. His point is that a smaller percentage of total wagering goes to beneficiaries in Arkansas — here, college scholarships — than in most other states. True that. But the story lacked a full discussion of some ...
Westland foundation awards 10 scholarships Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:18AMTen high school graduates are getting help with their college education after receiving scholarships from the Westland Community Foundation. All Westland residents and graduates of John Glenn, Wayne Memorial, Churchill and Franklin High Schools, they received their scholarship certificates and checks during the foundations annual Christmas in July fund-raiser at Marvaso's Italian Grill ...
Gill nervous about Kansas opener Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 5:36AMLAWRENCE -- Since his days as an accomplished option quarterback at Nebraska in the 1980s right on through his college coaching career, Turner Gill has always loved the anticipation of a season-opener.
It's a game, yes, but in SW Fla., football is more Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:32AMFootball isn't just a game.
CSN seeks endowment for its auto tech students Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:21AMThe College of Southern Nevada is seeking approval from the Board of Regents to establish an endowment to fund small scholarships for auto tech students. The money would be managed by the higher education system's endowment pool.
16 in Sioux Falls up for scholarships Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:21AMThe Sioux Falls School District said 16 of its students are among 16,000 semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship program. Lincoln High School has nine of those students, Roosevelt four and Washington three. About 8,200 students receive a Merit Scholarship in one of three types. National Merit Scholarships are worth $2,500. There are college- and corporate-sponsored awards as well.
UConn Huskies to Respond to NCAA Allegations: What to Expect Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:34PMThe last year and a half have not been pleasant for the UConn men's basketball team. In March 2009, Yahoo! Sports broke a story that accused UConn of committing major violations in their pursuit of recruit Nate Miles. The violations centered on the actions of agent wannabe Josh Nochimson, a former student-manager for the men's basketball team. As a result of the Yahoo! story, the NCAA launched ...
Casey’s Call: NCAA Picks, Predictions, & Scandals Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:31PMAfter 7 ½ long months, college football is finally back. The BCS race is wide open and we’re certain to be in store for a crazy and unpredictable season.
No. 10 Panthers favored by 30 over 6A Jacksonville Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:31PMClass 7A, Week 1, 2010 Copyright Hooten Publishing, Inc. 1. Bentonville 2. Har-Ber 3. North LR 4. Heritage 5. FS Southside 6. West Memphis 7. Fayetteville 8. Bryant 9. LR Central 10. Cabot 11. Conway 12. Springdale 13. LR Catholic 14. FS Northside 15. Rogers 16. LR Hall GAME OF THE WEEK Class 5A No. 7 West Helena vs. No. 4 Heritage. Intriguing matchup in the state’s biggest venue. They meet ...
Players move on after Hofstra dumps football Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:26PMKathy Willens In this Aug. 5, 2010, photo, former Hofstra University football player Luke Bonus stands in the university's field house in Uniondale, N.Y. Bonus lives in a house just a short walk from the stadium where he played college football.
Players move on after Hofstra dumps football Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:26PMPublished: Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 11:56 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 11:56 a.m. NEW YORK - Former Hofstra co-captain Luke Bonus lives in a house just a short walk from the stadium where he played college football.
National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems Charitable Foundation Supports Deserving Students and ... Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:14PMWASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NCPERS Charitable Foundation, the charitable arm of the nation’s leading advocate for public employee pension plans, has become an inspirational source of support for students in need, including many who have chosen careers in public service, and has encouraged others to begin their own charitable foundation. The NCPERS Charitable Foundation is supported by ...
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES GRADE THEMSELVES ON PUBLIC EDUCATION Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:12PMWhen the island's public schools opened for the new school year on Aug. 10, many of the island's schoolchildren faced a host of difficulties.
Sept. 1 marks an important new phase Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:09PMOne of the most important dates on the college football recruiting calendar is Sept. 1. This is the first day of the fall evaluation period for Division 1 colleges, which allows each institution 42 evaluation days between Sept. 1 and Nov. 27 and also allows college coaches to phone recruiting targets after a three-month hiatus.
Freeport woman runner-up for Princess Kay of the Milky Way Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:06PMKatherine Holdvogt of Freeport, representing Stearns County, was one of the runners-up for Princess Kay of the Milky Way. Katie Miron, a 19-year-old college student from Hugo, was crowned the 57th Princess Kay of the Milky Way in an evening ceremony at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Aug. 25.
Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson Says She'll Repay Scholarship Funds by Week's End Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:02PMFiled under: News , Politics , Race and Civil Rights Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas, pictured) says she will pay back the college scholarship money she gave to her relatives from the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Foundation . The Dallas Morning News, which broke the story, says Johnson gave 23 scholarships, totaling $25,000 to two of her grandsons, two of her grand-nephews and to the son ...
NCAA football: Ruempolhamer impresses during camp Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:49AMIowa State defensive tackle Stephen Ruempolhamer answers to “Rump” or “Dutch.” But he may be responding to “Cheese” soon enough. For more ISU sports, see GoCyclones.
Chamberlain brings dance lessons to Boys and Girls Clubs Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:46AMThirteen years ago, the Chamberlain Performing Arts Center of Plano began a program offering children who may not have the budget for private dance lessons the chance to experience one of the world's most popular activities - dance.
Celina looks golden down the road Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:36AMNo, Disney’s not coming. Neither is the tollway. And, yet, the folks wearing orange at the last stop in northern Collin County don’t expect to be lonely.
College Fishing Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:34AMLincoln Blanco With the start of the school year, I feel it is my duty to help cash-strapped students, who are on their way to college, with this bit of information.
Spotlight Elk Grove: Fantastic community service Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:27AMEverything about Spotlight Elk Grove and the Elk Grove Community Foundation has to do with community service. Local residents provide services to keep the scholarships flowing to the graduates of our local Elk Grove high schools.
UTSA enrollment tops 30,000 Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:24AMDestini Harris can't quite put her finger on it, but there is a different energy buzzing around campus this year at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Bentley: College education not state responsibility Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:21AMARAB (AP) — Republican gubernatorial candidate Robert Bentley said Alabama doesn’t need Democrat Ron Sparks’ education lottery plan because it’s not the government’s responsibility to pay for college.
ALTERNATIVE SPORTS: Lacrosse, Ultimate Frisbee growing with new generation of athletes Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:11AMFor generations, high school athletes could decide with relative ease what sport they would play in an upcoming season because opportunities were limited.
UNT-Dallas celebrates independence as city's first public university 8:28 AM CT Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:25AMThis morning, students, faculty, staff and other public officials gathered outside the school's two buildings for speeches and a ribbon-cutting.
Pinal County Federal Credit Union provides $10,000 in CAC scholarships for Pinal County high school graduates Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:23AMCentral Arizona College and the Pinal County Federal Credit Union are teaming up to provide scholarships to students who graduate from high schools in Pinal County.
$1M gift will benefit future educators at Miami Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:20AMOXFORD - A $1 million bequest from Faye Anderson Smith, a long-time educator and 1959 Miami University graduate, will provide scholarship support to future educators through Miami’s School of Education, Health and Society (EHS).
Parents, Educators, Students Stand to Gain from Tax Breaks Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:57AMMinimize Education Costs
SOAR Back-to-School Carnival this weekend at Gateway Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:56AMRACINE - The SOAR Back-to-School Carnival will be held from 10a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday,Aug. 29, in the Gateway Technical College parking lot, PershingDrive. There is no admission fee.
Case study on applying early decision to W&M Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:54AMIt’s still summer, but I’ve already gotten my first question about early decision.
The West at a glance Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:51AMLocal and national musicians will perform indoors and outdoors Friday, Saturday and Sunday during ZanaFest, the 2nd Annual Richard Zana Music Festival, at The Venue at Harmony Ridge, (formerly the Ambridge County Club).
College football ‘madness’ is upon us. Ho hum, I say to that. Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:49AMIt’s the eve of another college football season. Sis Boom Bah! All the usual suspects appear to be present, accounted for, and in mid-season form. Sports Illustrated has just come out with its annual preview. Of the academic groves they pick to field the 25 best teams this year, 21 finished in the top 25 last year. Pitt, Miami, Cincinnati, and Wisconsin are the new boys, replacing Utah, Iowa ...
APS District celebrates improved reading scores Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:43AMThe Akron Public Schools (APS) Board of Education learned during the Aug. 23 meeting that its focus on literacy is starting to pay dividends. The state report cards from the last school year showed that students in grades five to eight posted improved reading scores, according to district officials.
CAMPUS NEWS Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:39AMBOWLING GREEN -- More than 60 Bowling Green State University College of Business Administration students received scholarships this spring.