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Iowa to receive high-speed rail funding

Iowa is set to receive more funding for high-speed rail equipment as part of $268 million in federal grants for train travel in Midwestern states.

Editorial: Solve funding crisis in higher education

State universities all across America are suffering as they watch government funding dwindle away. While some schools are reacting with strong protests against these cuts — including, we're proud to say, our University — schools in Pennsylvania are being told to take a different approach.

Student group helps non-profit develop loan program for impoverished Indians

Nearly 30 years ago, it came to Brent Hample in a dream. Hample, who was a University sophomore at the time, recalls that the vivid dream involved Jesus, foreigners, food and himself, which he believed was a call for him to go to India.

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JobsOhio in constitutionality lawsuit

Two state legislators and a Columbus-based political action committee have filed legal challenges to end the JobsOhio board created Feb. 18 when House Bill 1 (HB 1) was signed into law. The suit contends that HB 1 violates seven sections of the Ohio Constitution.

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Concern over voting fraud grows in union elections

Though Thursday marks the last day that members of a union representing academic student employees throughout the UC system can vote in the union's tri-annual statewide leadership election, which many assert is the most contested in the union's history, there has been concern that policies are not ...

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Student loan debt to exceed $1 trillion before 2012

Student loan debt surpassed credit card debt in the United States for the first time ever this year and is expected to hit $1 trillion by the end of 2011.

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Seniors find hope in improving job market

Amid a fluctuating economy, it comes as no surprise that some seniors have expressed worry in finding a job after graduation. In its job outlook update for fall 2011, the National Association of Colleges and Employers found that employers plan to hire 19.

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North Carolina, U.S. Department of Transportation agreement allocates $461 million to enhance rail system

An agreement between the North Carolina and U.S. departments of transportation provided the state with $461 million to enhance the rail system and construction will affect Alamance County.

Editorial: State vocational schools must keep doors open

Today is Earth Day. It's a great day to clean up a little bit, maybe recycle that old pair of sneakers, think about finding farmer's markets to visit through the spring and summer or head over to the UConn Spring Fling on Fairfield Way.