Philanthropy steering hotel college through recession

Although many academic programs at UNLV have been slimmed down or gutted because of severe budget cuts, one bright spot has been the College of Hotel Administration, which survives mainly on private donations from the gaming industry.

What's new at your school?

With the new school year underway, here's a look at what's new in south-metro high schools.

Hinchey remarks in announcing his candidacy for re-election

In a series of appearances in his district, U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey today announced his candidacy for re-election to Congress.

Soon-to-be-built home is where the heart is

ST. CATHARINES — One house, 10 days, and the lives of hundreds of children changed forever. That's the concept behind a new initiative that will soon break ground in downtown St. Catharines. Thanks to Mason Homes, which donated a $130,000 property on Chicory Cres.[...]

Racine Area Retired Educators Association scholarship winners for 2010

RACINE - The Racine Area Retired Educators AssociationScholarship Committee selected four scholarship winners who wereawarded scholarships at their schools awards programs. Each awardrecipient will major in an area of education at the college oftheir choice. The RAREA scholarship recipients receive a one-time$1,500 scholarship from the Racine Area Retired EducatorsAssociation.

Let the school year begin

The summer of 2010 was a busy one for many of Macomb County’s 21 school districts in more ways than one.