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Could Columbus become a quantum technology hub? Inside Ohio State’s work

Could Columbus become a quantum technology hub? Inside Ohio State’s work

Ohio State professor Ezekiel Johnston-Halperin explains quantum technology and why Columbus could become a hub for the emerging field.
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Michigan State University Students Face Hot Dorm Conditions, Advised to Use Fans for Cooling

Michigan State University Students Face Hot Dorm Conditions, Advised to Use Fans for Cooling

Michigan State University Students Face Hot Dorm Conditions, Advised to Use Fans for Cooling
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Trump administration turns to ASU for manufacturing agenda

Trump administration turns to ASU for manufacturing agenda

ASU joins seven other universities across the country to be part of the Trump administration's Foundry School initiative.
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Michigan State University Students Face Hot Dorm Conditions, Advised to Use Fans and Common Spaces

Michigan State University Students Face Hot Dorm Conditions, Advised to Use Fans and Common Spaces

Students returning to Michigan State University (MSU) have encountered hot conditions in their dormitories. Despite moving back to campus a couple of weeks ago during what was described as nearly perfect weather for late August, the university has acknowledged the issue of elevated temperatures within student residences. In response, MSU has issued guidance to students, advising them to utilize multiple fans within their rooms to improve airflow and to take advantage of air-conditioned common spaces available across the campus. This situation highlights a common challenge faced by universities, particularly in older buildings or during unexpected heat spells, where dormitory cooling systems may not be adequate for current climate conditions.
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Federal Student Loan Borrowers Required to Complete Exit Counseling Upon Departure from Educational Institutions

Federal Student Loan Borrowers Required to Complete Exit Counseling Upon Departure from Educational Institutions

Federal regulations mandate that any student with an outstanding federal student loan balance must complete exit counseling when graduating, leaving their educational institution, or reducing their enrollment. This requirement applies to students who have borrowed from Federal Subsidized/Unsubsidized (Stafford) and/or Graduate PLUS Loan programs, as well as those with Federal Perkins Loans. Exit counseling serves to inform borrowers of their rights and responsibilities, providing crucial details such as their outstanding loan balance, estimated monthly payment amounts, and explanations of various repayment plans. It also covers the pros and cons of loan consolidation and offers information regarding loan forgiveness, deferments, and forbearance options. The type of exit counseling required depends on the specific federal educational loans the student has borrowed.
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How 9/11 forever changed flying from McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville | Exclusive

How 9/11 forever changed flying from McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville | Exclusive

Tom Aiken was directing security at McGhee Tyson when the first plane crashed on 9/11. Ordering airport vehicles to block the terminal was his first move.
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Meeting Street Scholarship Expands Statewide in South Carolina, Offering $10,000 to Eligible Students

Meeting Street Scholarship Expands Statewide in South Carolina, Offering $10,000 to Eligible Students

The Meeting Street Scholarship is expanding its reach to all 46 counties in South Carolina, making a $10,000 scholarship available to eligible students for higher education. This expansion is supported by a public-private partnership, which includes an $18.7 million allocation from the state budget. To qualify for the scholarship, students must be Pell Grant eligible and also earn either a LIFE or Palmetto Fellows Scholarship. The scholarship aims to remove financial barriers for students pursuing college education. The expansion was announced at J.L. Mann High School in Greenville, with speakers including Greenville County Schools Superintendent W. Burke Royster, state Rep. Bruce Bannister (R-Greenville), state Sen. Ross Turner (R-Greenville), and Beemok Education president Josh Bell. Approximately 300 high school seniors in Greenville County are expected to benefit from $2.1 million in college funding through this initiative. The Beemok Family Foundation, a private organization, covers all scholarship op...
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University of Hartford's Allan Center Opens Career Closet with Goodwill Partnership

University of Hartford's Allan Center Opens Career Closet with Goodwill Partnership

University of Hartford's Allan Center Opens Career Closet with Goodwill Partnership
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Texas Southern University Breaks Ground on $1.7 Billion Campus Master Plan

Texas Southern University Breaks Ground on $1.7 Billion Campus Master Plan

Texas Southern University (TSU) has initiated the first phase of its ambitious 'Building the Next Century of Texas Southern' Master Plan, a $1.7 billion, 10-year roadmap for facilities investment. The university recently broke ground on three new buildings: the Catalyst for Urban Transformation, the Health and Wellness Center, and the Nabrit Science Building. This ceremony marks a significant step in the university's long-term growth strategy, which was unveiled in July. The Master Plan 2025–2035 aims to align physical development with TSU's institutional strategic priorities, focusing on enhancing academic facilities, expanding student spaces, and improving campus connectivity. These initial projects were funded by the State of Texas in 2021 as Capital Construction Assistance Projects, laying the groundwork for a total of 20 planned projects over the next decade, encompassing academic, research, housing, athletics, and student life facilities as TSU approaches its Centennial.
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9/11 brought us together. Now we are tearing ourselves apart | Opinion

9/11 brought us together. Now we are tearing ourselves apart | Opinion

Twenty-five years after 9/11, the greatest threat to the American way of life comes from within our own ranks.
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Ohio State non-tenure faculty demand higher pay, job protections

Ohio State non-tenure faculty demand higher pay, job protections

More than 1,000 non-tenure Ohio State faculty are pushing for a $65,000 salary floor and longer contracts amid concerns about pay and job security.
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Study finds top 2 party schools in GA and it's not Georgia Southern

Study finds top 2 party schools in GA and it's not Georgia Southern

On a list of the U.S. colleges with the biggest party scenes, two Georgia schools hold their own with colleges in Florida, Texas and California.