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Mar 25 2024
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OLLU to receive ‘largest private investment’ in university’s history
SAN ANTONIO – Our Lady of the Lake University announced it will receive a $2.2 million grant to support first-generation students, the largest private investment in the school’s history. The grant from the Hector and ́Gloria López Foundation (HGLF) will ensure that graduates can enter the workforce as debt-free, supported and prepared as possible, a university press release said. “This will
KSATMar 21 2024
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WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: History in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WCIA) — In episode 249 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Bret Beherns and Andy Olson recap Illinois basketball’s 85-69 win over Morehead State in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday afternoon. Marcus Domask records just the 10th triple-double in NCAA tourney history, Terrence Shannon Jr. sets the Illinois single season scoring record that had stood since 1966 and the Illini
WCIAMar 22 2024
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Alexandra and Steve Cohen Donate the Largest Gift In CUNY History
Billionaires Steve Cohen and Alexandra Cohen are giving a staggering $116.2 million to LaGuardia Community College, a public institution in Long Island City, Queens. The donation stands as the largest in the history of the City University of New York (CUNY) system and the most significant gift ever given to a community college in the U.S. The funds will establish a workforce training center to
The Observer (New York)Mar 20 2024
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Living History Days at Alabama sites: YOU ARE THERE
A good way to remember and understand events of the past is to imagine that you were there, to SEE the events in your mind's eye. The late, beloved American broadcaster Walter Cronkite used that approach in a TV series he narrated, "YOU ARE THERE." Alabama preservationists also use that approach to organize "Living History" days. Spring 2024 is blooming with historical reenactments and in-
1819 NewsMar 24 2024
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A brief look at Fairbanks' rich deposit of mining history
It all started in 1902 when Felix Pedro discovered gold in the Tanana Hills near Fairbanks. The rest is history. Pedro, an Italian immigrant, started prospecting the Interior around 1898 before he discovered gold in the hills north of Fairbanks on July 22, 1902. “What made Fairbanks a little different than some of the rest of the discoveries was the aspects of deep ground at the placer gold
Fairbanks News MinerMar 16 2024
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Women's History at the Barn: Women in politics
Mayor Ruth Pierce and former Idaho Rep. Laurie Lickley spoke about their career paths Thursday, March 14, 2024, during History at the Barn at Mountain View Barn in Jerome. Your story lives in the Magic Valley, and our new mobile app is designed to make sure you don’t miss breaking news, the latest scores, the weather forecast and more. From easy navigation with the swipe of a finger to
Magic Valley NewsMar 18 2024
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Spring Practice Underway: Enfield's Team Title History
ENFIELD, CT — The winter sports season is now behind us, the first day of spring looms on Tuesday and practices officially kicked off Saturday for all seven CIAC-sanctioned spring sports in Connecticut. With the coming of the new season comes the hope for success, with the ultimate goal being winning a state championship. Surprisingly, neither Enfield nor the now-defunct Enrico Fermi high
Patch.comMar 19 2024
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House in Gloucester carries key history to the region
GLOUCESTER AT A HOUSE WITH ITS OWN FOLKLORE. FOR THE STORY WE HAD HEARD WAS THAT ROBIN FREEMAN, WHO’S THE PATRIARCH OF THE FAMILY HERE IN THE 1700S, WAS A FREED SLAVE FROM SOUTH CAROLINA. THE HOUSE AT 302 ESSEX AVENUE IS CURRENTLY THE HEADQUARTERS OF WELLSPRING HOUSE, A NONPROFIT THAT HELPS PEOPLE ON THE NORTH SHORE BECOME FINANCIALLY SECURE. PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MELISSA DIAMOND IT
WCVBMar 26 2024
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Woman makes history as first female commander of McConnell Reserves
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Col. Cynthia Welch has made history as the first female commander of the 931st Refueling Wing or the McConnell Reserves. Her father was a 141 pilot, and Col. Welch wanted to see the world like he did. She began flying at Travis AFB flying C-5’s and eventually came to McConnell. Her father also served at McConnell in the 90s when the 931st was reactivated. “He loved the
KSN TVMar 22 2024
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Author’s book highlights history of Ursuline sisters in the Valley
CANFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) — The Ursuline Sisters are celebrating 150 years in Youngstown this year, and as part of that celebration, an author who specializes in Youngstown history has written a book on the Ursulines. Tom Welsh has written books on the history of Strouss’, William Cafaro and Youngstown’s Classis Restaurants. On Friday, he sat in the chapel at Canfield’s Ursuline Motherhouse and
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