Housing shortage, soaring rents squeeze US college students
UC Berkeley sophomore Terrell Thompson slept in his car for nearly two weeks at the start of the school year last…
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Harvard pledges $100M to research, atone for role in slavery
Harvard University is vowing to spend $100 million to research and atone for its extensive ties with…
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“It’s for everyone looking to take their lives to the next level,” said Assoc. Dean Susana Zambrano
It wasn’t that long ago that wanting to go to college meant struggling. Not just struggling to pay for it, but to actually get there.…
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“I don’t like seeing kids with bruises,” says Aleena Buchanan
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month and across the Desert Southwest victim, advocates, and law enforcement are working together to get the message…
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Kofa High School program to compete in national academic championship
The Kofa High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) will be participating in a championship…
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Here’s who is eligible for student loan debt relief after Biden’s latest actions
The Biden administration has taken multiple actions to make it easier for federal student loan borrowers to receive debt forgiveness that they may…
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Tricia Severs named Teacher of the Year
Alice Byrne Elementary School teacher, Tricia Severs, was named Teacher of the year on Tuesday, at the 35th annual Teacher of the Year…
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Yuma County brings election experience to students
The Yuma County Election Services visited Gila Ridge High School, presenting an election experience to…
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Arizona Western College library expansion project
Arizona Western College (AWC) was awarded $400,000 to enhance student…
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Department of Education may help those with student loan debt
The Department of Education made an announcement regarding possible changes to student loan debts and noted immediate…
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Gila Ridge High School teacher presented Navy Impact Influencer Award
A local high school teacher was presented with the U.S. Navy Impact Influencer…
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Yuma area high schools offering summer school classes in June
The Yuma High School District (YUHSD) will have in-person summer school classes from June 7 to June…
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Yuma Union High School District to offer in-person Summer Learning program
Yuma Union High School has announced it will offer an in-person Summer Learning program running from June 7 to June 24,…
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Best S.T.E.P. Forward takes children with special needs to enjoy Padre’s Little League Day
Best S.T.E.P. Forward took their kids with special needs to a special place on Easter Sunday in honor of celebrating autism acceptance month.…
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Imperial Valley teacher on COVID-19 vaccine at schools
One Imperial Valley teacher says at this time, that he agrees with California’s decision to delay the vaccine mandate in…
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14-year-old student arrested over social media threats of shooting at Irvine middle school
A 14-year-old student in Irvine was arrested on suspicion of making threats of a shooting at the middle school he attends, officials…
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AWC to host college Enrollment Roundup Event
Arizona Western College (AWC) is hosting a college enrollment event for future Yuma Campus…
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Imperial County proceeds with Lithium Valley master planning
On Tuesday, April 12th, the Imperial County Board of Supervisors moved forward with the development of Lithium Valley at the board meeting.…
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Teacher of the year to be announced next week
The 35th annual Teacher of the Year Banquet is taking place at the Yuma Civic and Convention…
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University of Arizona Alumni Chapter to hold scholarship celebration in May
The YumaCats University of Arizona Alumni Chapter is back at it again to benefit local students and show off their outstanding local support.…
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