U of Missouri Endowment Tops $1B for the First Time in the Higher Education Institution’s History

The endowment of the University of Missouri's flagship campus in Columbia has topped $1 billion for the first time even as the campus struggles to recover from race-related protests and drops in enrollment. Since the protests in 2015, enrollment has dropped by almost 13 percent. The endowment shrank during the recession, but through new private gifts and stock market growth, it's increased by more than $400 million since the campus launched its latest fundraising campaign six years ago.

TechFair LA 2018 Expands to Include Civic Engagement--Job News (Beyond Education)

Comparably and Annenberg Foundation, in partnership with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, will work together to bring new a new civic component to TechFair LA -- the largest job fair of its kind in Los Angeles history. The event will take place Thursday, March 8, 2018 at The Reef in downtown Los Angeles and will strive to harness the power of the exploding LA tech industry to benefit Los Angeles and its diverse and underrepresented communities.

2017 Retrospective: Harvard Jazz Band Visits Cuba in Education, Culture Exchange

This past summer, the Harvard Jazz Band visited Cuba for an eight-day trip filled with music, dance and traditions. Lead by Director Yosvany Terry (who is himself a native of Cuba), the band’s journey is documented in a special video.

West Virginia Wesleyan College Cutting Workforce by 27 People -- Job News

West Virginia Wesleyan College is cutting its workforce by 27 people.

Baylor College of Medicine to Host Career Fair and Symposium--Job News

The Baylor College of Medicine will be hosting a Career Symposium and Career Fair on Thursday, November 9.

The Latest: Thousands Rally For Gun Reform In Florida [Education News]

About 1,000 protesters wearing orange T-shirts with the hashtag #gunreformnow are holding a rally on the steps of the Florida Capitol. The Monday morning demonstration was led by former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine, who's a Democratic candidate for Florida governor. The protesters planned to attend senate committee meetings, during which bills to address gun laws and school safety will be discussed.

Higher Education Institution Tells Possible Students Peaceful Protest OK

The University of New Hampshire is telling prospective students that any disciplinary actions they might face due to peaceful protests in which they are exercising their First Amendment rights will not affect the school's admission decision. The information was contained in a Saturday tweet and a post to the school's Facebook account.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® Raises $4.3M During National Radio Event With Univision And The THIS SHIRT SAVES LIVES T-shirt Movement [On A Positive Note Beyond Education]

Upcoming Education Career Fair at Manhattan College

Manhattan College in the Bronx is having a special Education Career Fair on Wednesday, March 7 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm EST. This career is specifically designed for those aspiring to become teachers, counselors, coaches, administrators and youth development specialists.

Ohio School District Allows Teachers, Staff To Carry Weapons [Education News]

A school board at a southwest Ohio district where a student shot and wounded two classmates has voted to allow teachers and staff to carry weapons. WLWT-TV reports the Madison Local School District board voted unanimously Tuesday to allow employees to "defend and protect students."

SIU To Recruit Alumni For 'Volunteer' Adjunct Positions [Education News]

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking volunteers with graduate degrees to serve as adjunct faculty. Chancellor Carlo Montemagno posted a statement Tuesday indicating the "pilot project" is being developed in collaboration with the SIU Alumni Association. Those approved wouldn't teach entire courses, but may deliver an individual lecture, lead a seminar discussion, mentor students or contribute to thesis committees.

Norovirus Confirmed After 50 NY College Students Fall Ill [Education News]

Officials at a central New York college have confirmed that norovirus sickened over 50 students. Hamilton College in Clinton said Wednesday that testing confirmed norovirus. The highly contagious bug causes diarrhea, nausea, muscle pain, vomiting and other symptoms. Health officials say norovirus can be transmitted through human contact and contaminated surfaces.

Brooklyn and Manhattan Students Take Home Top Awards In Ezra Jack Keats Bookmaking Competition [On A Positive Note In Education]

The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation, in partnership with the New York City Department of Education, announced the winners of the 32nd annual Ezra Jack Keats Bookmaking Competition for grades 3-12. The winning books and honorable mentions are on exhibit at Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Library (at Grand Army Plaza), in the Youth Wing, May 1-20.

EPCC’s Clint Early College Academy Selected For Pilot Program By Microsoft Philanthropies [Education News]

El Paso Community College’s (EPCC) Clint Early College Academy was selected to a new partnership with Microsoft’s Technology, Education, and Literacy in Schools (TEALS) program, which helps high schools build and grow sustainable computer science programs through partnerships between classroom teachers and technology industry volunteers. The program will launch this fall at Clint ISD Early College Academy.

Special Counsel Team Has Floated Idea Of Subpoena For Trump [Beyond Education]

The special counsel leading the Russia investigation raised the prospect in March of issuing a grand jury subpoena for President Donald Trump, his former attorney said, confirming that investigators have floated the extraordinary idea of forcing a sitting president to testify under oath.