Might the Trump Administration’s new grant initiative impact higher education?
A new federal grant initiative focused on trades is beginning to transform higher education in the U.S., especially as many Americans return to school. North Carolina is now the fifth state to receive approval for the Workforce Pell (WFP) grants from the U.S. Department of Education. This development is expected to increase access to federal […]
Court Supports Termination of Grant Napear for ‘All Lives Matter’ Tweet
Federal Court Upholds Firing of Kings Announcer Grant Napear A federal appeals court determined on Wednesday that Bonneville International Corp. acted lawfully when it terminated veteran Sacramento Kings announcer Grant Napear due to a tweet from 2020 that stated “All Lives Matter.” This ruling supports a previous court’s decision to dismiss his wrongful-termination lawsuit. The […]
Ohio State pays $2.1M for failing to disclose China grant information to NASA and NSF
The Ohio State University recently admitted to having “inappropriate foreign affiliations” connected to a former researcher, after agreeing to a $2.1 million settlement to address federal claims. These allegations revolved around the university not disclosing certain ties to China while applying for and receiving taxpayer-funded research grants. The Justice Department contended that Ohio State didn’t […]
Boulder’s artistic future enhanced by $2.35M state grant, bringing two major projects closer to fruition.
Boulder’s Arts Community Secures State Support Boulder’s arts scene recently received a significant boost from the state, amounting to $2.35 million. However, local arts leaders are expected to go the extra mile before the funds actually come through. On Wednesday, Governor Jared Polis and Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) revealed the recipients of this funding. The […]
Brandel Chamblee criticizes Bryson DeChambeau for his missed cuts in major tournaments before The Open, saying he is ‘following Grant Horvat.’
Bryson DeChambeau’s Recent Performance in Golf Bryson DeChambeau was a standout in the golf world, especially after clinching the 2024 U.S. Open title at Pinehurst. He triumphed over Rory McIlroy, securing his second U.S. Open crown with an impressive bunker shot followed by a short putt on the final hole. However, his following performances in […]
Minnesota suspends race-based grant while DOJ reviews it
Minnesota Suspends Race-Based Grant Program Amid DOJ Review The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has decided to suspend its race-based grant program after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it was conducting a civil rights compliance review. This was revealed in a statement issued by the DOJ on Tuesday. The Department of Justice described […]
Wisconsin Supreme Court overturns college grant program based on race
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Against Race-Based College Grant Program The Wisconsin Supreme Court has invalidated a grant program intended to assist minority students, deeming it discriminatory. This ruling came on a Thursday and has drawn from earlier U.S. Supreme Court cases regarding race-focused admission strategies at institutions like Harvard and the University of North Carolina. […]
Chicago police look into the discovery of a burning cross in Grant Park
A large burning cross was discovered in a Chicago park on Tuesday afternoon, prompting an investigation by police into its origins and purpose. Footage from a passing driver captured the wooden cross leaning against a tree in Grant Park, a well-known site near Lake Michigan, surrounded by bright orange flames. The Chicago Fire Department confirmed […]
No longer any free benefits for federal grant seekers.
Temporary Programs in Government There’s a well-known joke in Washington: “Nothing is more permanent than a temporary government program.” Digging a bit deeper, you see a pattern. Programs designed to tackle specific issues often stick around long after those issues are resolved. They gather supporters, create bureaucracies, and find advocates. Even when their original problems […]
The urgency to respond quickly is what draws you into this counterfeit $4.5 million IMF grant scheme.
This particular scam involves a suspicious email that lands in your spam folder, effectively screaming at you with its subject line “Attention 1!!!” Right away, something feels off. The email claims to be from the IMF (International Monetary Fund) and mentions an approved grant of $4.5 million. This is where it all starts to unravel. […]