August 7, 2016 Universities boost stipends ahead of ruling on grad unions Several private universities are boosting stipends and benefits ahead of a federal ruling that could clear the way for graduate students to form unions.
August 5, 2016 'Plastic, not paper': Growing demands for pricey school supplies anger parents Cash-strapped schools across America are demanding that parents spend hundreds on supplies, even requiring bulk purchases of cleaning materials that benefit the entire class, in a move that is fomenting anger among moms who say the lists are real budget busters.
July 28, 2016 Harrison Ford set to take teen on flight at convention Hollywood actor and avid pilot Harrison Ford is set to take an Illinois teenager flying in Wisconsin.
July 8, 2016 Scholarship program aids immigrants facing restrictions The first 85 students are slated to start classes this fall under a new scholarship program that assists immigrants in states where they face hurdles in attending public universities.
June 9, 2016 Texas valedictorian says meant no offense with viral tweet A Texas high school valedictorian who described herself as "undocumented" in a tweet touting her academic accomplishments says she didn't intend to cause offense.
June 1, 2016 University offers scholarships to Chewbacca mom's family A Florida university has offered scholarships to a woman who made the viral Facebook video showing her laughing hysterically as she tries on a Chewbacca mask.
May 14, 2016 University considers expanding student-athlete protections The University of California's governing board is considering a policy that would nearly triple the number of student-athletes who would be guaranteed financial aid to continue their studies in the event of a career-ending sports injury.
May 12, 2016 Program offers college scholarships to immigrant students Delaware State University is joining with a national scholarship program to increase college opportunities for immigrant students living in the United States illegally.
May 12, 2016 Departing chair leaves $55M to Curtis Institute of Music The departing chairwoman is leaving Philadelphia's Curtis Institute of Music with quite a parting gift: $55 million.
May 3, 2016 Millsaps College says senior, and 1st black woman in Mississippi, wins Rhodes scholarship Millsaps College says one of its seniors, and the first African American woman from Mississippi, has been named a Rhodes Scholar.
