COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Kenneth Acker, Myles Wade make debuts; Ethan Johnson helps Irish win; Demetruis Guice catches TD ...

A roundup of various college football players and coaches with state-of-Oregon ties who are competing out of state (see separate Web story for rundown of players in the Big Sky Conference): Southern Methodist freshman Kenneth Acker from Grant High returned two punts for a total of 10 yards in ...

Pressure is mounting on Kashmiri separatist hawk Syed Ali Shah Geelani to keep education out of the purview of the continuous shutdowns and protests, which entered the 87th day on Monday.

Students dig in

A group of students travelling around Canterbury helping out residents affected by the quake will be in Kaiapoi today.

More Hoosiers going to online university

Online university can help adults who have to work full time get a college degree.

College of Idaho gets $1.3M grant for new laboratories

CALDWELL, Idaho -- The National Science Foundation has awarded the College of Idaho a $1.3 million grant so the school can improve seven biology and chemistry research laboratories. The Idaho Press-Tribune reports that college President Marvin Henberg said U.S. Rep. Walt Minnick's office assisted the school during the final stages of the grant's approval. He said the money will help give the ...

COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY: Warner Pacific's Shakalia gets CCC honor

Warner Pacific's Karim Shakalia, a senior from Reynolds High, has been named Cascade Collegiate Conference men's runner of the week. The 5-9 Shakalia set a course record of 16 minutes, 25 seconds in winning the 5,000-meter cross-country Corban Invitational in Salem on Saturday. It was his first ...

College Football: Baldwin Awards Week One

The first weekend of the college football season is over, almost. Here are the noteworthy events that range from brilliant to heinous, just like the Baldwin brothers. Mark Herzlich (Alec): The Boston College Linebacker won ACC Defensive Player of the Year in 2008. He was among the top linebacker prospects for the 2010 Draft, but [...]

Conn. seeks education grant to help teen parents

Connecticut education officials are applying for $6 million in federal grants to help schools provide more services to pregnant and parenting teenagers. Education - Connecticut - Home - Family - Parenting

Students head back to school in Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains

Students will be heading back to school in Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains next Tuesday, Sept. 7.

Students see few differences in college preparatory paths

College preparatory classes help students to get a head start in high school and a more challenging – and increasingly popular – option presents an alternative to the traditional advanced placement classes.

Education plans revealed at Westbourne Green school

Education secretary Michael Gove outlined his plans for an English Baccalaureate system this week.

College students hoist the sails

HOLY Spirit College Marine Studies students embarked on a voyage on the high seas aboard the 100 foot long gaff rigged schooner.

Students take a stand to fight the flab

STUDENTS stand up in class for half an hour a day in radical plan to beat childhood obesity.

Students warned over 'scam' Students Loan Company email

STUDENTS in Lancashire are being told to be on their guard after reports of a "scam" e-mail falsely claiming to be from Student Finance England, the online service for the Student Loans Company. (06/09/2010 10:04:54)

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College Quarterback Watch List Update

When we completed our college rankings earlier this month, we noted many players who were on the DLF watch list for 2010. We considered these players to be the best skill position prospects going into the 2011 draft. Since the college season is underway, we found it only fitting to do our first check in on the group. Today, we’ll look at the quarterbacks . Jake Locker, Washington Finished 20 for ...

Who's Often Dreading College Sendoff More? Parents

IOWA CITY, Iowa The hour when Ariana Kramer will begin her college career is fast approaching and her parents are in an office supply store, disagreeing about hanging files, of all things.

Malaysian Education Ministry warns of action over racist remarks in schools

Kuala Lumpur, Sep 6 : The Malaysian Education Ministry has warned principals and teachers that stern action would be taken against those making racist remarks in government run schools.

New online university enrolls 500 Indiana students

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Enrollment is growing in an online college that Indiana's governor has promoted. WGU Indiana is a branch of Western Governors University, a private, nonprofit university designed for working adults trying to earn bachelor's or master's degrees.

Education Secretary Michael Gove outlines 'formidable' school reforms

Education Secretary Michael Gove today outlined what he described as "a formidable reform programme" for schooling.

College Republicans hosting Senate candidate Mike Lee

The Utah State University College Republicans will be hosting Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Lee on Tuesday, Sept. 7. Lee will speak at 5 p.m. in the USU Taggart Student Center International Sunburst Lounge.

Education Week: Bright spots along America's bumpy financial path

On MormonTimes.com: Scott B. Marsh asked the 500 or so people in his BYU Campus Education Week class this question: Will the...

Private College Groups Launch Online Loan Tool

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Private, nonprofit colleges in Ohio and 11 other states have launched a new web tool to help students find private loans for school.

College costs can be cut –a little

If you’re a college student, or have one in the family, cost cutting is probably your No. 1 priority right now. If so, you’ll probably find the tips offered in a recent Kiplinger article by Marc A. Wojno indispensable.

One-year college classes ideal for new career

Brianna Elliott of Grand Blanc picks out her classes at the Mott Community College Southern Lakes Branch campus on Thompson Road in Fenton Township Tuesday afternoon.

Students rally for former dean

SPRINGFIELD - More than 40 students gathered outside St. Michael's Cathedral Sunday holding signs and chanting "We love Judd," in support of Christine M. Judd, the dean of students and athletic director, who was asked to resign after marrying her same-sex partner in August.

Education commissioner says reading test results are a starting point

Nebraska Education Commissioner Roger Breed said the first-ever statewide grade-level reading test results should be a starting point for schools, parents and state officials to discuss how to raise reading scores.

Career Center partners with College Central Network, Inc.

The Casper College Career Center is now partnering with College Central Network (CCN), Inc. to provide more services to students, alumni and employers.

College purchases land for body farm

Mesa State College has completed its purchase of the land where it intends to study the decomposition of human bodies, but corpses won’t show up at the site anytime soon. The college’s Real Estate Foundation closed on its purchase of a 35-acre tract near the Mesa County Landfill on Aug. 25, paying Whitewater LLC $280,000 for the land, according to college spokeswoman Dana Nunn.

Englewood Education Foundation awards 18 scholarships

The Englewood Education Foundation continued its tradition of helping students continue their education as it presented scholarships to 18 local high school graduates.