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England's sporting stars, including Caity Mattinson and Alex Westgarth, believe that hosting the Rugby World Cup in Newcastle will leave a lasting legacy for the North East region. With only 61 days to go until the tournament begins, Mattinson and Westgarth hope that the event will inspire more
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A coalition of Maine food producers, students, and community members is urging the University of Maine System to prioritize local food purchases in its upcoming food contract, aiming to commit to buying 20 percent of its food from Maine producers. The group, called Maine Food for the UMaine System, includes
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In a significant development, Louisiana Rep. Cedric Richmond announced the availability of additional disaster recovery grants for Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) to aid in the reconstruction of the campus damaged by Hurricane Katrina. The funds, secured through the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Binghamton University (SUNY) has been awarded a recycling bin grant from Keep America Beautiful (KAB) and The Coca-Cola Foundation as part of their national recycling bin grant program. This grant will provide Binghamton University with 25 specialized recycling bins for placement at the University Events Center, expanding the university'
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a $1 million initial investment to support three Centers of Excellence with the Council of 1890 Colleges. This move aims to build on the historic partnership between USDA and 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Colleges and Universities, strengthening access to economic mobility
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Indiana University clinical psychologist Cara Lewis has been awarded nearly $3 million in National Institutes of Health grants to tackle two major issues in bringing evidence-based mental health treatment into community mental health centers. The two grants of $1.79 million and $1.16 million will enable Lewis to explore
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Henry Buckley, a 23-year-old product design and technology student at Loughborough University, has won the Virgin Atlantic Design Award at the New Designers exhibition in London for his innovative "MONO" design that cuts down on waste and saves space for city dwellers. The project involves a range of
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University of Sindh played host to a laptop distribution ceremony under the Prime Minister's Laptops Scheme, where over 1,000 laptops were given to deserving students of bachelor and master's degree programs. The event saw the presence of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) representative, Naeem Ahmed,
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A total of 83 student-athletes from the University of Kentucky's 22 sponsored athletic programs have been recognized on the Southeastern Conference First-Year Academic Honor Roll, with Commissioner Greg Sankey recently announcing the list. This number ranked second highest in the league. To qualify for the honor roll, student-athletes
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The University of Massachusetts Amherst has issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to non-discriminatory admissions and education, despite announced policies regarding the admission of Iranian students into science and technology programs. Chancellor Kumble R. Subbaswamy emphasizes the importance of educating students without discrimination, adhering to federal laws and regulations that
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The Lubrizol Foundation, The Kent H. Smith Charitable Trust, and The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation have jointly awarded a $2 million grant to Case Western Reserve University's think[box] innovation lab. The grant will be used to support the development of the think[box] space, which features
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Columbia University's Board of Trustees made history on Monday by voting to support divestment from the private prison industry, a move that has significant implications for the country's higher education system. The decision comes after years of campaigning by student activists, including the Columbia Prison Divest
