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New Tampa Stadium Plan Gets Green Light

May 22, 2026

The city council and county commission in Tampa have signed off on a first‑draft plan to build a new baseball park for the Rays. The project is set to cost about $2. 3 billion, with the team footing roughly $1. 27 billion. The county will contribute around $796 million and the city about $180 millio

education

Funding for Future Scientists in Ohio

May 22, 2026

Ohio’s push to grow its technical workforce just got a boost in Painesville. A local college snagged $425, 000 to keep its science, tech, engineering, math, and medicine programs alive for students who need the cash. This is the fifth time the school has landed this state grant, meaning teachers and

politics

School Protest Rules Reworked: New Plan Focuses on Student Safety

May 21, 2026

The city council is moving forward with a revised bill that tightens police planning around protests near schools, while keeping colleges and hospitals out of the scope. The change came after Council Speaker Julie Menin decided to address concerns instead of pushing a veto‑override, hoping for broad

education

Public colleges face tough questions about their future

May 17, 2026

Public universities were built to lift people up, not shut them out. But today, many wonder if these schools still serve the public good. Rising costs make families hesitate before signing up. Some question whether degrees still lead to good jobs. Others doubt if universities are spending money wise

politics

Higher Learning: Who Really Benefits From Diversity Rules?

May 16, 2026

Colleges keep finding sneaky ways to keep race-based admission policies alive even after the Supreme Court said they were illegal. The twist? Medical schools now tie funding to reaching certain diversity targets – but studies show those targets don’t actually help patients. Schools push teachers to

sports

A Voice That United HBCU Sports Communities

May 15, 2026

Charlie Neal spent over four decades in sports broadcasting, giving many neglected college athletes their moment in the spotlight. Starting in radio as a disc jockey in Philadelphia, he didn't just stick to one city. Over time, he worked in Washington, D. C. , New York, Detroit, and more, carrying s

politics

New Rules on Student Loans Spark Debate Over Who Should Pay for Higher Education

May 15, 2026

This summer, big changes are coming to how Americans pay for college. Back in 2023, a new law set tighter limits on how much graduate students and parents can borrow from the government. It also removed some repayment plans that helped people with lower incomes. These changes were supposed to make b

education

A New Tech Hub is Coming to This School District

May 13, 2026

A local school district in Michigan just got a big boost to build a cutting-edge STEM center. The Essexville-Hampton Public Schools scored a $1 million state grant in mid-2024 to start construction on a new facility focused on science, tech, engineering, and math. The money will cover the basics fir

health

Nursing Workflows: Building a Stronger Future

May 11, 2026

Healthcare in Florida faces big problems that can’t be fixed by thanks alone. The state needs a steady stream of skilled workers, from nurses to assistants. Without enough people in the system, nurses get overworked and tired. A group called Dwyer Workforce Development is stepping in. Th

politics

South Carolina’s Budget Battles: When College Funding Becomes a Pawn in Politics

May 11, 2026

Lawmakers in South Carolina aren’t just making headlines—they’re playing a risky game with the state’s money. A group of Republican politicians recently pushed to cut all funding for South Carolina State University, a historically Black college, after the school withdrew an invitation for Lt. Gov. P