Two of the three 18-year-olds killed in a crash in Alpharetta are being honored by their dance and singing teams, respectively, on the University of Georgia campus [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Sriya Avasarala and Anvi Sharma were both killed Tuesday night in a single-car crash on Westside Parkway. Another […]
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University of Tennessee looks to break parking habits, starting with freshmen
Endless circling for student parking during peak class times and traffic jams have forced administrators to take a hard look at how sustainable it is for all students to have cars in the heart of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville campus. They’re aiming to break the cycle by forcing new students and those who […]
MSU hikes prices for dorms, dining for freshmen for second straight year
EAST LANSING — The Michigan State University Board of Trustees voted unanimously Friday to increase the amount first-year students pay for housing and dining by nearly 7%. It’s the second straight year of a nearly 7% rise in costs. First-year undergraduates will now pay 6.89% more to live on campus next fall. Costs for students […]
Stebbins teaches freshmen life skills to promote better mental health
Feb. 25—EDITOR’S NOTE — Each month, Dayton Daily News reporter Eileen McClory highlights a program from local school districts that improves the academic or mental health outcome of students and teachers in the Dayton area. As more school districts focus on how they can improve mental health, Mad River is teaching life skills to freshmen […]
CU Boulder eyes 3% to 4% tuition hikes for incoming freshmen
Feb. 9—Incoming freshmen at the University of Colorado Boulder this fall may be looking at a 3% to 4% tuition increase compared to the fee for incoming students from the previous school year. A 3% increase equates to an additional $359 per year and a 4% increase to $479 per year. The tuition increase for […]