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  • Area feels pinch of local aid cuts Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:13PMAn analysis of state budget cuts released Friday says area towns are feeling the effects of reductions that have curtailed most of the services the government provides, including education, health care, public safety, environmental protection and safety net programs.
  • Son with poor grades might be a late bloomer Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:11PMDear Annie: Our 16-year-old son, "Kevin," finished his sophomore year and received nothing but D's a ...
  • Funding loss looms at KC language school Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 10:31PMSuldano Nuur has been attending language school for five years. In class, the Somali woman stands out for more than her head-to-toe bright yellow sari. She is the vocal one who isn’t afraid to speak up and who corrects fellow students as they practice writing their names.
  • Synthetic turf going down on Haverhill Stadium field this week Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:44PMAnd so it begins. One lonely bulldozer entered Haverhill Stadium on Monday morning to begin the process of leveling the field before new synthetic turf could be installed. It is just another step in what has been a long process to renovate the historic Haverhill Stadium.
  • MetroWest feels pinch of local aid cuts Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:18PMAn analysis of state budget cuts released Friday says MetroWest towns are feeling the effects of reductions that have curtailed most of the services the government provides, including education, health care, public safety, environmental protection and safety net programs.
  • Will U.S. Auto Industry Manage to Survive Recession? Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:39PMListen to the Audio On a day that President Obama touted his administration's efforts to save the U.S. auto industry, Judy Woodruff assesses the state of the industry with Micheline Maynard, senior editor of Changing Gears, a new public media project focusing on the future of the industrial Midwest, and economist Martin Bailey. JUDY WOODRUFF: Now: The overall economy shows new signs of slowing ...
  • Billionaire Brothers Long Suspected of Tax Evasion Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:35PMThe two brothers had been investigated for tax evasion by Congress, the Justice Department and the I.R.S. years before the S.E.C. filed its suit this week.
  • Experts & Insights at Sierra College Tahoe Truckee Campus: A Mythical Guide to GriefWork Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:34PMCoatlicue, a pre-Christian Central American death and rebirth goddess, who is said to represent both tomb and womb. TRUCKEE — Last October, Dr. Kim Bateman opened the 2009/10 Experts & Insights lecture series to an overflowing crowd with her presentation “The Psychology of Humor.”
  • Area Events calendar Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:21PMBobby Valentine 's Sports Academy will be running Summer Camps for New Canaan Baseball at Mead Park all summer long. There are many options including full-day and half day.
  • Lake Michigan College sees record-setting enrollment, number of grads Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 3:24PMPosted 10 minutes ago at 4:14 pm. Over the past year, Lake Michigan College has seen record-setting enrollments, hours of classroom instruction, as well as number of graduates.
  • Constable candidates explain their strengths Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:52PMIn northern Gila County, one of the most hotly contested races is for Payson regional constable. Four Republicans, including Kevin Christensen, Michelle Dyer, Chris Harold and Colt White are squaring off in the Aug. 24 primary election.
  • M State makes enrollment easy Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:48PMStudents were able to take assessment tests get financial aid and housing information and register for classes all ...
  • FAMU President Appoints William Hudson, Jr. as Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:46PMFlorida A&M University (FAMU) President James H. Ammons has appointed William Hudson, Jr. as acting vice president for Student Affairs until a permanent vice president is named. Hudson also is chairing the search for that position.
  • High school grads eligible for remedial learning Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:45PMMany Wyoming high school graduates are not adequately prepared for college math and English classes. At least one legislator says it stems from a disconnect between colleges and K-12 schools, another says state standards are lacking.
  • Gateway sets class times for full-time workers?= Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:35PMNEW HAVEN — Gateway Community College announced Thursday it will launch a pilot program of “Early Bird Classes” this fall for students who aim to attend the school while working full time.
  • Woodside takes baseball talent to Southeastern CC Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:14PMEVANS KISTLER OCEAN — Ever since he could walk, Croatan senior Chris Woodside worked on swinging his baseball bat.
  • How much more for national glory?: Displaced DU students Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:35PMNew Delhi, Jul 30 : The Delhi University seems to be finally put out by the roads dug up for months now, the dust, seemingly endless construction work and the most disturbing issue of forceful eviction of students from college hostels.
  • Exit exam prevents 506 seniors from earning diplomas Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:33PMAt least 506 Orange County seniors failed to earn a diploma this spring only because they couldn't pass the state's high school exit exam. These students, from the high school class of 2010, passed every necessary class and met all other graduation...
  • Latino contractors can benefit from Propositions S and N Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:00PMBy Pablo Jaime Sáinz Historically, it has been very difficult for Latino-owned small construction firms to bid and ultimately get contracts for major construction projects in San Diego County. But a group of organizations and companies are trying to help minority-owned firms to learn about opportunities within the San Diego Community College District’s [...]
  • Comegy waiting to hear from ex-Rebel Patterson Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:50AMJackson State coach Rick Comegy would like to speak with former Ole Miss receiver Pat Patterson about becoming a member of his team.
  • State workers brace for furloughs Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:38AMMore than 5,000 jobs in San Luis Obispo County will be affected when a scaled-down version of Gov. A
  • Meister: Heineman ‘short on ideas’ Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:28AMLINCOLN — Minutes after officially filing Thursday as the Democratic Party candidate for governor, Scottsbluff attorney Mike Meister came out swinging, accusing Gov. Dave Heineman of failing to lead and being “short on ideas.”
  • ASR, School Health sign exclusive distribution agreement for VeraTemp+ non contact thermometer Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:51AMAmerican Scientific Resources, Inc. announces today that the Company has executed an exclusive distribution agreement with the nation's leading school heath supplies and equipment distributor, School Health Corporation. School Health will be the exclusive distributor of ASR's VeraTemp+ non contact thermometer in the school healthcare market in the US.
  • Budget flux shifts Fresno State enrollment Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:50AMFresno State and its sister campuses will open Sunday for spring semester applications, but any new enrollment depends on the still-unsettled state budget.
  • State audit shows priority problems for funding campus projects Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:51AMJefferson City -- The state Department of Higher Education should have been more involved in picking projects for a college construction program and choosing what to delay when money ran short, according to a review released Wednesday by the state...
  • Funding shortfall leaves colleges without Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:50AMIf all the funding had come through as planned, Missouri State University would have received $29,704,000 from the Lewis and Clark Discovery Initiative for its Phase I Facilities Reutilization Plan.
  • Gov. Bill Ritter at CSU-Pueblo Friday Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:45AMGov. Bill Ritter will attend a ceremonial signing of articulation agreements between Colorado State University-Pueblo and 15 community colleges. The agreements allow for the smooth transfer of credits from the community colleges to the university. All 28 CSU-Pueblo majors are included in the agreements. According to CSU-Pueblo spokesperson Cora Zalatel, CSU-Pueblo is the only University in the ...
  • Deadline Approaching to Apply for Loans After WV Storms Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:42AMThe Small Business Administration says the deadline for non-profits in four West Virginia counties to apply for disaster loans is approaching quickly.
  • County council: Jews make a run for it Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:13AMAt least six Jewish candidates for the newly created Cuyahoga County Council have tossed their hats into the ring in four different county districts. Whether or not their Jewish identities will play a role in the race is an open question.
  • Pastor talks new position in Jonesboro Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:48AMJONESBORO — The Rev. Nan Nelson was appointed to pastor Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Jonesboro, with her first service on Independence Day.
  • Former Eagle leads rebuilding effort at Lipscomb Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:44AMAs a freshman in high school, Danielle Hansen was exposed to the challenges of high level tennis.
  • Securian Foundation Awards More Than $425K in Grants Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:42AMST. PAUL, Minn.----The Securian Foundation awarded 60 grants during the first half of 2010 worth a total of $428,555 to Twin Cities civic, healthcare, education and arts organizations.
  • Former Gov. Kenny Guinn dies in Las Vegas at 73 Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 12:46PMAND BENJAMIN SPILLMANStephens Media As the son of migrant fruit pickers in Central California, Kenny C. Guinn would read the daily newspaper to his illiterate father.
  • Missouri auditor releases higher education reviews Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 12:44PM(AP:JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) The Missouri Department of Higher Education should have been more involved in picking projects for a college construction program and choosing what to delay when money ran short, according to a review released Wednesday by the state auditor's office.
  • Bayer backs science education for on Drew campus in Madison Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 12:25PMMADISON - Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, based in Wayne, is supporting the New Jersey Governor’s School in the Sciences (NJGSS), now under way at Drew University in Madison this summer.
  • Montee releases higher education reviews Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 12:24PMThe state Department of Higher Education should have been more involved in picking projects for a college construction program and choosing what to delay when money ran short, according to a review released Wednesday by the state auditor's office.
  • Amateur Rugby League: Walker's on the mark Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:27AMOULTON Raiders' Chris Walker was among the try scorers as Great Britain Community Lions began their South African tour with a 42-22 win over the hosts' 'A' team in Johannesburg. (28/07/2010)
  • Newsome tries again for District 14 House seat Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:15AMDespite two unsuccessful campaigns for county and state offices, Robert "Bo" Newsome said the third time will be the charm as he seeks a seat in the Maryland House of Delegates in District 14.
  • Newsome tries again for District 14 House seat Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 3:56AMDespite two unsuccessful campaigns for county and state offices in eight years, Robert "Bo" Newsome said the third time will be the charm as he seeks a seat in the Maryland House of Delegates in District 14.
  • Tennis program continues touching lives Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 3:52AMIt's a Wednesday evening, and despite the summer's heat, the five tennis courts at Gwynedd-Mercy College are packed. Some have even driven over an hour just to be there.
  • State scholarships likely to fall short of minimum amounts Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 3:50AMJefferson City -- An influx of needy students and a decrease in state aid have combined to place Missouri in the awkward position of potentially violating its own law when distributing college scholarships during the upcoming school year.
  • UNA ranks among top colleges for employees Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 3:46AMBy Michelle Rupe Eubanks Staff Writer The University of North Alabama has been named one of the 28 best four-year colleges in the nation at which to work, according to The Chronicle of Education.
  • AACC Statement on Department of Education Regulation on 'Gainful Employment' Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 9:17AMWASHINGTON, July 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In commenting on the July 23 Department of Education proposed rule on gainful employment, George R. Boggs, president and CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), said that "AACC regrets that the systematic exploitation of college students by for-profit institutions, sinking them ever deeper into debts that often cannot be repaid ...
  • Behind-the-wheel training programs get financial boost Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 9:12AMWASHINGTON — Seven community and technical colleges and two state government training facilities received a share of $1 million in Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration grants to enhance behind-the-wheel safety training courses for students enrolled in commercial driver’s license (CDL) training programs, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced Monday.
  • Tight-end Adams recognized for his achievements on and off the field Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 9:03AMPurdue senior team captain Kyle Adams has been recognized by the Allstate Insurance Company and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) as one of the 112 student-athletes nominated for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team�. It is the most ever in the 19-year history of the award.
  • International Baccalaureate degrees for 28 Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 9:01AMThe Baccalaureate School for Global Education (BSGE) has something to be especially proud of this year.
  • West Side break-ins has police suggesting preventive measures Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 8:35AMA rash of burglaries on the Southwest Side has raised concerns for area citizens. Mary Bueche, crime prevention director at South West Area Neighbors (SWAN), is reminding residents that simple procedures can better secure your property.
  • Need college cash? Lose the job Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:13AMWith the unemployment rate at more than 25 percent in June for people 16 to 19, many teenagers are discouraged, and so are their parents -- especially if they were counting on summer jobs to help provide money for college.
  • Man arrested over Porsche theft Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:00AMPolice claim they have arrested the Porsche theft.
  • Zone Aims to Lift Education in Tough Newark Area Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 11:58PMWhile the Newark zone will remain part of this city’s school system, which has been long troubled, its schools will be largely freed from district rules and regulations.