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Stanford University burn control experiment could help ecosystem, cut fire risk in years to come
There's a new twist on wildfire preparedness here in the Bay Area. It's an experiment at Stanford University, not just to cut the risk this year but potentially cut it in decades to come.On a sunny afternoon, crews guiding a tank-like machine burned a path through the wild grass near the Stanford University dish, kicking off a study that will eventually turn thousands of acres into a living fire lab.Known as the BurnBot, the unit works like a rolling furnace, scorching the ground with a precision that's keeping the controlled burn safe and potentially providing new clues for researchers.MORE:...
California's Central Valley fares poorly on education study, while Bay Area shines
Two California Bay Area cities were named the most-educated metros in the nation, while five Central Valley cities were ranked in the bottom 10 in a WalletHub study released on July 2. Visalia, in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, had the dubious distinction of finishing both last in the state...
This Filipino student leader changed higher education. You probably don’t know his name
Episode 9 of “Inheriting” highlights Filipino activist Patrick Salaver, one of the student leaders behind the Third World Liberation Front, and his niece’s quest to honor his legacy.
After two shake-ups, Alisal Union School District is searching for an after-school contractor for music and arts programs.
Alisal Union School District is getting ready for the upcoming 2024-25 school year, which begins Aug. 7. What might be missing: after-school programs in the arts. AUSD recently terminated contracts with two extracurricular providers. On May 30, AUSD announced it terminated its contract with Alisal Community Arts Network, known as AlisalCAN, a nonprofit that taught four programs in the district, after the group’s executive director, Joshua Alfaro, was arrested on charges of child molestation. Alfaro entered a plea of not guilty; his preliminary hearing is scheduled to begin July 10.
Everest High School graduate receives SFSU Presidential Scholarship
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A recent Everest High School graduate has received the Presidential Scholarship from San Francisco State University. According to San Francisco State University’s website, the scholarship is given to four students upon entering the freshman cohort. It is based on academic performance, leadership contributions, and service activities during high school. It is primarily focused on first-generation, low-income students from the San Francisco Bay Area.
Humboldt Receives $360,000 Grant for ADPI-MENA Student Support
Cal Poly Humboldt received $360,000 from the California State University Chancellor’s Office to support students of Asian, Desi, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, and North African (ADPI-MENA) descent. “Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to providing our students with opportunities to connect across our campus, and that includes finding communities in...
SFUSD bracing for looming "enrollment cliff"
As the number of U.S. high school graduates is expected to peak in the next two years and then decline for years to come, San Francisco's public school system is among the districts nationwide facing challenges.Why it matters: Enrollment declines have put the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) in a financial conundrum — one that has led the district to consider staffing cuts and move forward with its school closure plan.Driving the news: Due to a birth rate drop after the 2008 recession, schools are planning for a decade-long dry spell that's being referred to as the enrollment or...
North Bullitt’s Jordan McCloskey Joins Midway University Bowling Program After Quick Decision
North Bullitt senior Jordan McCloskey quickly found a home at Midway University after the school reached out to her during a bowling tournament, offering her a spot in their program. Despite a late push from Lindsey Wilson, McCloskey had already decided on Midway due to its small, homey campus and the welcoming environment. This opportunity came at a time when she was considering just being a full-time college student, showcasing how the right fit can change one's trajectory.
UCSF Lab Center Would Anchor Redevelopment of Former Petrero Power Station
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) would build a nearly 300,000-square-foot research and outpatient cancer treatment center on part of the site of the former Potrero Power Station under a plan approved by San Francisco supervisors. The San Francisco Business Times reported that the project would effectively anchor Associate Capital’s 21-acre Dogpatch neighborhood development.
Daemen University Women’s Bowling Team Shines Academically: NTCA All-Academic Honors Sweep
Daemen University's women's bowling team receives recognition for academic excellence from the National Tenpin Coaches Association, with four members earning NTCA All-Academic honors and the team being acknowledged as an All-Academic Team. 364 honorees from 75 schools. Student-athletes needed a GPA of 3.4 or higher to qualify. State of Play.
Daemen University – Graduate Assistant Coach, Men’s and Women’s Tennis
Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.
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