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Ernst & Young Foundation Continues Strong Support of US Colleges and Universities With Nearly Two Million Dollars in Grants

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the U.S. professional services provider, has announced that $1.95 million will be gifted to five universities this year as part of its University Fund grant program.

Feb. 16   6:19 pm

Full Story at PR Newswire


Carla Blank : A New New Deal for the Arts

In response to President Obama's call for all Americans to contribute to our nation's future, many suggestions gain inspiration from New Deal programs instituted by President Franklin Roosevelt to revive the nation from the financial devastation caused

Feb. 16   6:08 pm

Full Story at Counterpunch


Column: We can't ignore 'ghetto holocaust'

n 1926 Dr. Carter G. Woodson initiated the observance of Negro History Week. Negro History Week was the precursor to Black History Month. Dr. Woodson chose February to honor the celebrated birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas. Dr. Woodson'

Feb. 16   5:59 pm

Full Story at The Jackson Sun


South Brunswick children learn about disabilities during 'Uniqueness Day'

SOUTH BRUNSWICK ?Javier Robles has little patience with people who use handicaps as an excuse to avoid participating in life. Robles, who fell from a tree at age 16 and developed a spinal cord injury, took part in Uniqueness Day at Indian Fields

Feb. 16   5:58 pm

Full Story at MyCentralJersey.com


New Hope for Reform in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia has just had its own St. Valentine?s Day Massacre ? a bloodless one that brings hope of much-needed reform. On February 14, Saudi Arabia?s King Abdullah carried out a sweeping shake up of his cabinet and government. He replaced several of

Feb. 16   5:56 pm

Full Story at The Corner


Economic woes test historically black colleges

...just messes up my whole plan for my education here, Ebron said. In all honesty, Clarks ranking as far as their curriculum and quality of education ... its just not Spelmans education. Other cost-cutting measures at Spelman include eliminating 35 positions...

Feb. 16   5:56 pm

Full Story at The Daily Advertiser


I eskuelan militåt giya Guåhan

Annai p?'go ma tutuhon i eskuelan DODEA, ha ag?ngi yu' un atungo'-hu na ma'estra ni' mama'n?na'gue guihi para bai hu estoria put lina'l?'-hu t?tkumu CHamoru giya Gu?han. Kumuentos yu' put i taotaomo'na sa' guaha un p?tgon mamaisen kuestion put este na

Feb. 16   5:48 pm

Full Story at Guam Pacific Daily News


College science requirements keep US ahead of world

Despite frequent warnings of the inadequacy of education in the United States, citizens here are still among the world's most scientifically literate, a Michigan State University researcher argues. You can thank those general education requirements

Feb. 16   5:34 pm

Full Story at Science Blog


Saudi reshuffle signals speedy reform

King Abdullah's removal of two hardline clerics, amid a broader cabinet reshuffle, signals a drive to speed up the reform process in Saudi Arabia, say analysts. In a striking break with Saudi tradition, a woman became deputy education minister in the

Feb. 16   5:03 pm

Full Story at TradeArabia


Hiatt follows Lovett's lead

When Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt played the Aronoff Center a couple of years ago with their friends Guy Clark and Joe Ely, it was fascinating that four guys could entertain a crowd of more than 3,000 with nothing more than acoustic guitars and a

Feb. 16   4:54 pm

Full Story at Cincinnati Enquirer


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