Hegseth announces overhaul of military education at Naval War College visit

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited the U.S. Naval War College on Monday to announce a sweeping overhaul of the military’s professional education system, telling about 700 students, faculty and staff that the schools exist to teach victory in war. “The primary task of our senior service colleges, like this one … must be teaching […] The post Hegseth announces overhaul of military education at Naval War College visit appeared first on What's Up Newp .

Horsebarn Hill student staff to be cut, replaced by professional staff

The University of Connecticut’s Horsebarn Hill Equine unit will transition to a “professional staffing model,” eliminating almost a dozen student worker positions, according to a statement from UConn Spokesperson Stephine Reitz. The 11-animal care technician student workers will be replaced by two professional full-time employees at the...

URI applications hit another record, even as undergraduate enrollment declines

Rhode Island’s flagship public university is seeing more applications than ever as well as an increase in graduate student enrollment, even as overall undergraduate enrollment declines. The University of Rhode Island received a record 29,267 undergraduate applications this year, according to a Friday presentation given by Dean Libutti, the school’s vice president of enrollment management […]

3 New England States Rank In Top 10 For College Students With Massachusetts At The Top

Regarding the best states in the country for college students, New England had 3 landing in the top 10 alone!

Cranston Strikes New JWU Payment Deal After Three Years of Getting Nothing

Cranston's Finance Committee has signed off on a new voluntary payment agreement with Johnson & Wales University that would bring the city $150,000 a year for three years, then $100,000 annually after that, following a stretch in which the university sent the city nothing at all. The full City Council is set to weigh in at its regular monthly meeting on Nov. 16.

Recap: Newport School Committee Extends Superintendent Contract, Hires Facilities Chief

Superintendent Peter Sanchioni's employment agreement was approved over objections that the item was added late and skipped an evaluation. A current employee will become facilities director Dec. 1. The district still forecasts a $2.7 million deficit, and lunch workers said they have been without a contract since October 2025. Newport,...

Recap: Bristol Warren Board Approves Baseball Field, Gives Warren Football Receipts

Mount Hope High School will get an on-campus grass baseball field, paid from the construction contingency at no more than $3.657 million, presenters said within the $186 million project target. One member said Warren could have saved about $2 million over 30 years without it. Warren will also receive the Thanksgiving football game gate receipts.

‘We need to get our life back’: Students, professors react to Barus and Holley classrooms reopening

The 10 classrooms in Barus and Holley that have been closed following the Dec. 13 shooting will reopen in summer 2027. The classrooms will be available for Summer Session and Pre-College programming, as well as classes during the 2027-28 academic year. The predicted date marks a delay from the University’s...

JWU Online Three-Year Degrees Cut 30 Credits From Bachelor's Programs

The 90- and 91-credit degrees in computer science, criminal justice and hospitality management maintain every required course and drop only outside electives, in response to climbing costs in higher

Faculty criticize administrators’ vision for AI at Brown during November faculty meeting

President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 and Provost Francis Doyle III spoke about their vision for navigating education at Brown in the age of artificial intelligence at Tuesday’s faculty meeting. But some faculty members weren’t happy with their proposed plan. In her address, Paxson highlighted several...

Recap: Lincoln Schools Approve Flag Football Coaches, Hear Star-Rating Gains

Lincoln High School will have head and assistant coach positions for girls' flag football after the committee approved an agreement Monday. The committee also approved replacing the high school's acid neutralization tank, adding $28,360 in surplus to the capital reserve for it, and an agreement on surveillance camera access during a critical incident. Families can follow the budget at special meetings Jan. 4 and Jan. 25 at 5:30 p.m. in the Lincoln High School - Media Center, where the committee said it will emphasize elementary class size.

Paxson talks Education Department’s call to action, updated proposed code of conduct changes at November faculty meeting

At Tuesday’s faculty meeting, President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 shared that around 25 faculty members attended last week’s town hall that was held to discuss the University’s response to the Department of Education’s August call to action. The call requested that universities across...

Brown will no longer issue CPT work authorizations for international undergraduates

On Nov. 11, Brown’s International Student and Scholar Services notified F-1 students in an email that the University will no longer issue Curricular Practical Training authorizations for undergraduate students. CPT, a work authorization granted under students’ F-1 status, allows international students to complete internships and other work activities in...

ABC News Live: Boston students stage walkout to call for remote learning amid surge

3 New England States Rank In Top 10 For College Students With Massachusetts At The Top

Regarding the best states in the country for college students, New England had 3 landing in the top 10 alone!

HS scoreboard: Check out Nov. 9 results from across the state

Check out the reported scores from across the state on Monday.

Dad Accused Of Defecating In Hallway At Grosse Pointe South High School

A Bedford dad is accused of using a Grosse Pointe South hallway as a bathroom after the football loss. The video reportedly shows him passing several real restrooms.

New Bedford Teacher Chases Grammy Dreams Outside of the Classroom

A New Bedford teacher and producer earns recognition during Grammy Week for his song focused on unity and social change.

OPINION: The despairing task of choosing between housing or tuition

I am sure many college students in Boston have heard of the struggles of affording housing before leaving to attend university. And yes, it is hard to realistically balance the cost of tuition and housing. It has created a debate on whether students should prioritize their education or a roof over their heads.

Massachusetts residents can get community college tuition and fees covered, plus help with books

The age restriction ended in 2024, when Healey and the Legislature expanded the statewide program.