Local college athletes begin branding themselves through Phoenix start-up MediaKits

College athletes often don't have the time for a job when they are busy with practices, games and school work. Now, they're hoping to cash in on being able to earn money through endorsements and merch sales.

Biden's social spending plan: Many progressives reluctantly accept smaller bill

Democrats previously pushed a 10-year, $3.5 trillion fiscal blueprint of Biden’s plan. But the actual package now seems likely to be half that size.

President Biden visits New Jersey to push infrastructure bill, education agenda

President Joe Biden continues to push his Infrastructure Deal and Build Back Better Agenda with stops in Newark, Kearny and North Plainfield on Monday.

Schools forced to limit lunch options amid nationwide supply chain crisis

School meal programs are facing food shortages and supply delays that may cause officials to limit the breakfast and lunch options for students.

Lloyd looking to get Arizona back on track in first year

Arizona lured Lloyd away from Spokane, Washington, to replace Sean Miller, who was fired after 11 seasons amid an NCAA investigation into improper recruiting.

Hurley revamps Arizona State’s roster to add toughness

Bobby Hurley overhauled the roster for 2021-22, bringing in a group of transfers and freshmen whom he hopes can add a level of grit.

Arizona aiming to end losing streak against Washington

Not only do the Wildcats have to face Washington on Friday night, they’ll do it after losing two starting quarterbacks to season-ending injuries in consecutive weeks.

Biden touts spending, infrastructure packages to revive US

President Joe Biden returned to his birthplace Wednesday for the first time since taking office, declaring his multitrillion-dollar safety net and infrastructure packages would restore an America starving for investments in its workers, families and the environment.

CDC to continue recommending masks in all schools, Walensky says

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said officials will “continue to recommend masks in all schools for all people in those schools.” The reason: time.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill can keep affirmative action, judge rules

U.S. District Judge Loretta Biggs ruled late Monday that the University of North Carolina has shown that it has a compelling reason to pursue a diverse student body and has demonstrated that measurable benefits come from that goal.

‘Heroes we needed’: Jill Biden congratulates 2020, 2021 Teachers of the Year at White House

Dr. Jill Biden hosted the 2020 and 2021 State and National Teachers of the Year at the White House on Monday in a months-long delayed event to celebrate their talents and commitment to education.

Arkansas restaurant pays student employees to do homework during shift

A restaurant group in Arkansas is allowing student employees to do homework for an hour while on the clock, an initiative that is raising grades and also recruiting more employees amid the country’s labor shortage.

Arizona QB Cruz out for rest of season with thumb injury

Gunner Cruz is done for the year after suffering a thumb injury in Saturday’s 34-0 loss to Colorado.

GCU opens Lopes Academy for student with disabilities
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Grand Canyon University is teaming up with the Cardon Center to help individuals with moderate intellectual disabilities experience college life. The university opened the Lopes Academy at Cardon's, which includes a new two-year program at the College of Humanities and Social Science.