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Some students are fighting to stay in college after the FAFSA delayed financial aid

5:00am October 10, 2024

Students had to make all kinds of decisions about college before knowing how much financial aid they would get. Now, some are scrambling to stay in school.

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Creating a pipeline for health care workers

6:40pm October 09, 2024

There's a shortage of healthcare workers in the U.S. and school systems are coming up with creative ways to interest students in becoming medical professionals.

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Brown says no to pro-Palestinian students' demands for divestment

3:17pm October 09, 2024

Supporters of divestment ended their encampment last spring in exchange for a promise that their proposal for divestment would get a vote from the board this fall.

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WS/FCS board approves $46M for new Ashley Elementary School

2:56pm October 09, 2024

by Amy Diaz

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools officials say the new building is slated to open in the 2026-27 academic year.

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Appalachian State University to resume classes Oct. 16 following Helene

1:42pm October 09, 2024

by Amy Diaz

In a message to the App State community, Interim Chancellor Heather Norris stated that a “forward focus and routine” are important as the community recovers from the devastating storm.

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Winston-Salem State University receives grant to launch housing-focused research center

10:42am October 09, 2024

by DJ Simmons

The grant will allow the school to research how the affordable housing crisis is affecting rural communities across the state in addition to Winston-Salem.

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Activists and educators host Palestinian scholar on Oct. 7 after Wake Forest University cancels lecture

3:57pm October 08, 2024

by Amy Diaz

Nearly two weeks ago, Wake Forest University canceled a lecture by a Palestinian scholar and activist scheduled for Oct. 7. Some Wake faculty members and community organizers rallied together to host the event in a local church instead.

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WS/FCS pre-K teacher charged with misdemeanor assault on a child

3:49pm October 08, 2024

by Amy Diaz

A Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools pre-K teacher has been charged with misdemeanor assault on a child under 12, according to district officials.

Wake Forest University chaplains stand at table for interfaith prayer

Wake Forest University holds interfaith prayer for peace on anniversary of Hamas attack on Oct. 7

4:42pm October 07, 2024

by Amy Diaz

On the one-year anniversary of the Hamas-led attack on Israel, Wake Forest University hosted an interfaith prayer for peace amid tensions surrounding the cancellation of a lecture by a Palestinian activist.

Colleges are having special trainings for incoming students after the year of protests

7:59am October 05, 2024

College administrators, reeling from campus protests over Gaza, are now implementing programs to foster civil discourse.

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