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Police make arrest in a deadly shooting at Winston-Salem State during homecoming weekend

Police make arrest in a deadly shooting at Winston-Salem State during homecoming weekend

Police have arrested a man in a shooting at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina that left a 19-year-old man dead and a 22-year-old woman injured

Broadcasters Foundation of America Expands College Scholarship Program to All Aspiring Radio and TV Professionals

Broadcasters Foundation of America Expands College Scholarship Program to All Aspiring Radio and TV Professionals

The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) has significantly expanded its college scholarship program, making it accessible to all students pursuing careers in radio and television, regardless of their family's connection to the broadcasting industry. Previously, the program primarily focused on students from broadcasting families. This change, implemented less than six months after the program's launch, broadens eligibility to any applicant who meets academic and financial requirements. The foundation will now offer a total of seven annual awards, increasing the total scholarship value to $25,000. This includes the original $10,000 scholarship reserved for a student from a broadcast family, plus six new scholarships of $2,500 each. BFOA President Tim McCarthy stated that this expansion aims to attract talented and creative individuals to the industry, ensuring that financial circumstances or family background do not hinder promising students from pursuing broadcasting careers. Applications for the revi...

UMES Students Undertake Inaugural Cultural Immersion Trip to Japan, Fostering Personal and Professional Growth

UMES Students Undertake Inaugural Cultural Immersion Trip to Japan, Fostering Personal and Professional Growth

Twenty-six undergraduate students from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) recently completed the institution's first study abroad trip to Japan. The eight-day program, held from May 18-25, focused on kinesiology, hospitality, and immersive cultural learning. This trip marked the second-largest study abroad initiative undertaken by UMES. Dr. Yen Dang, professor and chair of the Department of Kinesiology, highlighted that the experience significantly contributed to the students' personal and professional development, pushing them out of their comfort zones. Many participants, half of whom had never traveled abroad or possessed a passport before, expressed a newfound desire to study or even live in Japan. The program, a collaboration between the Kinesiology and Hospitality and Tourism Management departments, involved a year of planning and cost $5,600 per student, with some receiving partial scholarships.

Trinity Washington University Survey Reveals Student Perspectives on AI Use and Concerns

Trinity Washington University Survey Reveals Student Perspectives on AI Use and Concerns

Trinity Washington University conducted a survey in October 2026 to understand student usage and opinions regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI). The survey, created by Dr. Rachel Poirier, gathered responses from 158 students across various academic units. Key findings indicate that 53% of respondents are CAS students, followed by NHP students at 21%. The majority of students (88%) disagreed with the statement that they avoided work because AI could accomplish it, and 93% expressed confidence in completing academic work effectively without AI. However, 69% admitted to relying on AI more than they would prefer, and 50% used AI when feeling overwhelmed. ChatGPT was identified as the primary AI platform used by most respondents, with usage typically 1-3 times per week for personal purposes like planning or problem-solving. For academic tasks, students primarily use AI to develop ideas, check information, or generate responses, with less than 2% admitting to simply copying and pasting AI output. A significant ...

Anthropic's IPO Prospectus Underestimates AI's Impact on Education, Says Expert

Anthropic's IPO Prospectus Underestimates AI's Impact on Education, Says Expert

Anthropic's S-1 initial public offering prospectus, which outlines the company's vision for AI in education, is being criticized for understating the technology's transformative potential and challenges. According to Reda Sadki, the prospectus primarily frames AI's role as a tutoring tool for students and an administrative assistant for teachers. However, Sadki argues that this perspective overlooks deeper implications, such as how AI affects learning outcomes, the value of academic degrees, the training of future professionals, and the ownership of AI systems used in educational settings. The critique highlights that while AI can improve immediate performance, studies show it may not foster durable learning. For instance, a study with high school mathematics students in Turkey found that unrestricted GPT-4 access boosted practice scores but led to lower performance on subsequent closed-book exams, suggesting students learned less when the AI did the work. This raises fundamental questions about the effica...

Penn State Faces $124 Million Budget Shortfall Amid National Enrollment Declines and Rising Healthcare Costs

Penn State Faces $124 Million Budget Shortfall Amid National Enrollment Declines and Rising Healthcare Costs

Penn State University is confronting an anticipated $124 million budget shortfall for the current fiscal year, prompting officials to implement targeted budget reductions. This deficit in the university's $2.2 billion education and general budget, which supports core academic programs, instruction, and research, is attributed to widespread financial pressures impacting higher education institutions across the nation. Key factors contributing to the shortfall include a general decline in overall student enrollment and a significant increase in health insurance costs for employees. While Penn State's University Park campus recorded its largest-ever undergraduate enrollment this fall, with a record first-year class, the university experienced an overall enrollment decrease of 3,058 students across all campuses. Half of this decline occurred at the seven Commonwealth Campuses slated for closure. This lower-than-projected enrollment has resulted in an estimated $87 million reduction in anticipated tuition and f...

Belmont University's Film Program Recognized Among Nation's Top 50 by TheWrap for Second Consecutive Year

Belmont University's Film Program Recognized Among Nation's Top 50 by TheWrap for Second Consecutive Year

Belmont University's Film Program Recognized Among Nation's Top 50 by TheWrap for Second Consecutive Year

Juan Munoz, DACA Student, Pursues Advertising Career at Cal State Fullerton

Juan Munoz, DACA Student, Pursues Advertising Career at Cal State Fullerton

Juan Munoz, a fourth-year transfer student at Cal State Fullerton, is pursuing a degree in communications-advertising. As the eldest of seven siblings, Munoz is the first in his family to graduate from high school and attend college. His aspirations for higher education faced a significant challenge when he discovered he was a DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) student during his senior year of high school. This revelation, coupled with concerns about tuition costs, led him to question his path to college. However, an encounter with an outreach counselor from Fullerton College provided him with a new direction. Munoz is now actively working towards establishing a career in the advertising industry.

Minnesota State Mankato Students Petition to Save Printmaking Program Amidst Budget Deficit

Minnesota State Mankato Students Petition to Save Printmaking Program Amidst Budget Deficit

Students at Minnesota State University, Mankato, are actively campaigning to retain Edson Rosas, the university's sole printmaking instructor, whose fixed-term appointment is not expected to be renewed. This decision is part of the university's broader effort to address a $22 million budget deficit, which includes plans to eliminate approximately 60 faculty and staff positions over two years and has already seen the discontinuation of nearly 100 academic programs since May 2025. Over 350 students have signed a petition supporting Rosas, arguing that his departure would jeopardize access to specialized printmaking courses, studio supervision, and practical training essential for art degrees. University officials maintain that no decision has been made to eliminate the printmaking program itself, but have not publicly detailed how the curriculum would continue without a dedicated instructor. This uncertainty has fueled student-led demonstrations, letter-writing campaigns, and participation in student governm...

UC Riverside Expands Reusable Takeout Program, Aims to Reduce Single-Use Plastic Waste

UC Riverside Expands Reusable Takeout Program, Aims to Reduce Single-Use Plastic Waste

The University of California, Riverside (UC Riverside) has significantly expanded its reusable takeout container program to include seven dining locations, notably integrating national chains within its busiest campus food court. This expansion, managed in partnership with Reusables.com, has seen an uptake of approximately half of all takeout orders, exceeding initial expectations. The program, which began with one location in April 2025, allows students and staff to borrow containers by tapping a credit or student card, linking the container to the borrower without requiring an upfront deposit or app download. Borrowers are charged $5 if a container is not returned within five days, with the fee refunded upon return within 30 days. The overall return rate at UC Riverside is reported at 95.4%, contributing to a reduction in disposable packaging.

High Point University Integrates AI and Data Science into Curriculum with Capstone Projects

High Point University Integrates AI and Data Science into Curriculum with Capstone Projects

High Point University is offering an Artificial Intelligence and Data Science curriculum that requires every student to select a domain area and apply AI and machine learning to it in a capstone project. The degree program covers essential skills such as collecting, shaping, storing, managing, and analyzing data, with a strong emphasis on using AI for data-driven decisions. Students utilize the university’s High Performance Computing Cluster for their work, moving beyond individual laptops. Faculty members are encouraged to teach towards discovering new methods rather than simply presenting established theories. Key courses include Introduction to Data, Advanced Programming with Data Structures, Data Visualization, Database Systems, Computer Systems, Advanced Data Structures with Algorithm Development, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Management.

Pell Grant Eligibility Determined by FAFSA and Financial Need, Not Single Income Cutoff

Pell Grant Eligibility Determined by FAFSA and Financial Need, Not Single Income Cutoff

Eligibility for a Federal Pell Grant, a form of need-based financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education, is primarily determined by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and meeting federal student aid requirements. Pell Grants are typically awarded to undergraduate students demonstrating exceptional financial need who have not yet earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree. There is no universal income cutoff for federal student aid; instead, eligibility is assessed through federal formulas that consider multiple financial and household factors reported on the FAFSA. These factors include income, certain assets, family size, dependency status, and other financial information. Schools also take into account the cost of attendance when determining the Pell Grant amount. The Student Aid Index (SAI), calculated from FAFSA information, is a key eligibility index, not the final aid amount or expected family contribution. The maximum Federal Pell Grant for the 2026–27 ...