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education1 year ago

32 U.S. Students Named 2025 Rhodes Scholars, Including Harvard and MIT

The 2025 cohort of U.S. Rhodes Scholars has been announced, with 32 students selected to attend Oxford University for graduate studies. This prestigious scholarship, established in 1903, covers tuition, fees, and living expenses, with a total value of up to $250,000. This year's scholars come from 20 different U.S. colleges, including first-time recipients from Eastern Mennonite University and Pepperdine University. The selection process emphasizes academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to social impact.

via Forbes|
#education#higher-education#oxford-university
entertainment1 year ago

Paul Mescal Shines in 'Gladiator II' Amidst Historical Intrigue and Epic Action

The article discusses the historical accuracy of the Roman royalty depicted in the upcoming film 'Gladiator II,' with insights from historians. It highlights the importance of fact-based journalism in combating misinformation, as emphasized by Terri Daley, whose daughter Beth leads a team of editors working with experts. The article also mentions a fundraising effort to support this journalistic work, with donations being matched by a generous reader.

via The Conversation Indonesia|
#entertainment#film#gladiator-ii
sports1 year ago

"Drew Brees Establishes Scholarship to Honor Jason Kelce's Retirement and Normalizes Emotional Farewell"

Drew Brees has announced a scholarship in honor of Jason Kelce's retirement, which will be awarded to 13 college athletes who are walk-ons, reflecting the relentless spirit and dedication that drive athletes to excel. The initiative aims to continue to guide and motivate future generations in the spirit of the walk-on.

via USA TODAY|
#college-athletes#drew-brees#jason-kelce
sports1 year ago

"Jason Kelce's Retirement Inspires Unique Scholarship and Emotional Reflections"

Former Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees and co-owner of Walk-On's Bistreaux announced a scholarship in honor of Jason Kelce's retirement from the NFL after 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. The scholarship will grant 13 scholarships to walk-on college athletes, reflecting Kelce's journey as a walk-on in college and honoring his relentless spirit and dedication throughout his career.

via NBC Sports Philadelphia|
#drew-brees#jason-kelce#nfl
esports1 year ago

"Overwatch 2 Player's Ban for Offensive Language Jeopardizes College Scholarship"

A collegiate Overwatch 2 player faced the risk of losing his scholarship after being banned by Blizzard for typing "dumpsyer" in chat, referencing his teammate "dumpster_ow." The ban sparked outrage in the community, with many criticizing Blizzard's handling of the situation. However, the player's account has since been reinstated, ensuring the safety of his scholarship and allowing him to continue competing.

via Dexerto|
#ban#blizzard#collegiate-player
education2 years ago

"Spelman College Receives Record $100 Million Donation for HBCU"

Billionaire couple Ronda Stryker and William Johnston have donated $100 million to Atlanta's Spelman College, marking the largest-ever single donation to a historically Black college or university. The donation will be used to endow scholarships, develop an academic focus on public policy and democracy, and improve student housing. This significant contribution reflects a growing trend of increased support for HBCUs following racial justice protests, with recent large donations also made to the United Negro College Fund and other historically Black institutions.

via The Associated Press|
#donation#education#endowment
entertainment2 years ago

'Raleigh Native Wins Miss America's Teen Title'

Raleigh native Hanley House was crowned Miss America's Teen, the first North Carolinian to hold the title, after competing in the teen division of the Miss America program. She plans to study architecture and design while performing on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill "Carolina Girls" dance team and aims to use her platform to help young teens start small businesses through her community service initiative, Passion to Profit. House was awarded a $60,000 scholarship and credits her family and friends for her success.

via WRAL News|
#community-service#entertainment#miss-americas-teen
education2 years ago

Harvard President Claudine Gay Faces Mounting Plagiarism Allegations

Harvard University has discovered two additional instances of Claudine Gay, the university's president, failing to properly credit other scholars in her scholarly work. This comes after an earlier review found two published articles that needed additional citations. The university stated that Gay will update her dissertation to correct these instances of inadequate citation. The news raises questions about how the Harvard board has handled plagiarism allegations against Gay.

via The New York Times|
#claudine-gay#education#harvard
society2 years ago

"Family Seeks Justice for National Grid Worker Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash"

Mourners gathered for the funeral of Roderick Jackson, a National Grid worker who was killed in a crash in Waltham. The funeral drew a crowd of National Grid workers, city officials, police officers, and residents. Jackson's family plans to file a lawsuit and set up a scholarship to help students in need. The alleged driver in the crash, Peter Simon, has already been arraigned on multiple charges including manslaughter.

via Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News|
#crash#funeral#lawsuit
sports2 years ago

Texas Safety Larry Turner-Gooden Joins Transfer Portal, Shaking Up Longhorns Roster

Texas safety Larry Turner-Gooden has announced his decision to enter the transfer portal, expressing gratitude for his time with the Longhorns. The NCAA Transfer Portal is a private database that allows student-athletes to explore transfer options. Once a player's name is in the portal, other schools can contact them, and the player can withdraw their name at any time. However, entering the portal means the current scholarship is no longer guaranteed.

via On3.com|
#larry-turner-gooden#ncaa#scholarship
education2 years ago

Dancing Controversies: Scholarships Lost and Bans Imposed

A high school student in Louisiana lost her scholarship endorsement and was removed as student government association president after a video of her "twerking" at a homecoming after-party was posted on social media. Despite not being among the girls performing the dance move, the student was called into the school's office, made to watch the video, and faced religious questioning. The school community has rallied behind her, selling T-shirts and showing support on social media. The student expressed gratitude for the support and hopes to move past the incident.

via New York Post |
#dancing#education#high-school
education2 years ago

Expanding Tuition-Free Education Opportunities for Michigan Adults

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has expanded the state's tuition-free community college scholarship program, Michigan Reconnect, to include adults between the ages of 21 and 24 who have not yet earned a college degree. Previously limited to adults 25 and up, this expansion aims to help more Michigan residents gain access to education and achieve their career goals. The program, which has already received over 132,000 applications, requires interested individuals to apply for the scholarship, apply to a Michigan community or tribal college, and file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by November 15, 2024.

via FOX 2 Detroit|
#adult-education#education#governor-gretchen-whitmer
robotics2 years ago

"Joanne Pransky: A Pioneer in Robotics and AI Remembered"

Women in Robotics has launched a scholarship in honor of Joanne Pransky, known as the "Robotic Psychiatrist," who made significant contributions to the robotics industry by emphasizing the human element in conversations about robotics and automation. The scholarship aims to encourage women and non-binary students to pursue careers in robotics and is currently accepting donations. Pransky, who was a pioneer in social robotics, was known for her passion, compassion, and efforts to make other women in the field feel comfortable.

via TechCrunch|
#human-centered-robotics#joanne-pransky#robotics
fashion2 years ago

Teen from Los Angeles and Florida named finalists in 'Stuck at Prom' duct tape dress contest

Karla Torres, a Los Angeles teen, has made it to the finals of Duck brand's annual Stuck at Prom contest with her one-of-a-kind duct tape prom dress inspired by 18th-century French art. She dedicated 120 hours and used 14 rolls of duct tape to create the dress. The contest awards $10,000 in scholarship money to the winners in each category. Karla hopes to win the scholarship and pursue a career in the fashion industry, serving as an example for her community. Voting is open until July 12.

via KTLA Los Angeles|
#contest#duct-tape#fashion
entertainment2 years ago

Brianna Burrell: The Reigning Miss Alabama 2023

Brianna Burrell, a Mobile native, has been crowned Miss Alabama 2023. She competed as Miss Baldwin County and won a $15,000 cash scholarship. Burrell's community service initiative, 'SAVE-A-STEM', aims to encourage minority students and those in underfunded schools to engage in STEM subjects. She will represent Alabama at the upcoming Miss America competition.

via Fox 10 News|
#beauty-pageant#brianna-burrell#entertainment