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The ‘inclusive scholarship’ fraud, anti-squatting law falls short and other commentary
Some state lawmakers “took a victory lap” over a new law “addressing a rash of illegal squatting” in New York that “distinguishes squatters from non-squatters.”
Honor student loses scholarship after homecoming 'twerking' video surfaces: 'Felt like my life was over'
A Louisiana high school student with a 4.2 grade point average had a scholarship endorsement withdrawn after a video of her dancing at a homecoming after-party was posted on social...
I Iost a whopping $100K college scholarship — then a miracle happened
Madi admitted she lost the chunk of change from one of her top three colleges because she forgot to open the college admission letter.
Some Colorado high schools are doing away with 'valedictorian'
A Colorado School District will not give special recognition to students who have earned the highest grade-point average in their class at graduations.
Satanic Temple offers 'Devil's Advocate Scholarship' to high school grads
The school system is going to hell.
CUNY’s profs get richer, teach less – and then complain about 1 percent
The rich get richer — but they aren’t who you think. If the “system” is rigged for anybody, it isn’t only the top 1 percent but the rest of the...
Dear John: Hey, scholarship kids! Play or pay
Dear John: With regard to the college sports scholarship issue, the athlete should be made to sign a contract and agree to play for the time of his eligibility. One...
McEnroe’s 'scam' charity for elite players, not poor kids
You cannot be serious — about John McEnroe’s tennis charity. The former Wimbledon champ’s nonprofit, the Johnny Mac Tennis Project, promises to serve scholarships to “expose young athletes . ....
Dear John: Not a dry eye in the house
Dear John: I hope this mail finds you in great health and spirit because l need a bit of your attention. I am a lowly medical-care worker who heavily bet...
Starbucks degree program not as simple as it seems
The scholarship portion of a new education program Starbucks is offering to help workers pay for an online degree consists of a discount from Arizona State University, not money from...
First scholarship named for med student awarded at graduation
The father of a Long Island medical-school student who was killed in a 2011 car accident handed out the first scholarship named for his son at a graduation ceremony on...
9/11 fire captain scholarship fund a mystery as Catholic school closes
A Catholic high school in Brooklyn that has doled out scholarships in the name of a fallen 9/11 fire captain since 2001 is set to close in June, and the...
Teen who sued parents lands $56K scholarship
It turns out she didn’t need her parents’ money after all. The bratty New Jersey teen who sued her mom and dad for child support and college money is bragging...