HANOVER, New Hampshire, April 26 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: Drew Whitley '23, a Middle Eastern studies and religion major originally from Kentucky, says his experience at Dartmouth played a big part in his decision to become a Peace Corps education volunteer in Lesotho after graduation. "It definitely takes an open, inspired mind, and willingness to sacrifice some creature comforts to dispose anyone towards joining the Peace Corps," says Whitley, who was an active member o  more

RICHMOND, Kentucky, April 25 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following story: Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) and Aramark, the school's food service provider, recently announced that EKU will be the first school in the Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Midwest Region with a convenience store (POD) accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. SNAP is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program that provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement t  more

RICHMOND, Kentucky, April 26 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following story: Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) made a groundbreaking announcement in April 2023, expanding its free textbook initiative and saving students a staggering $43 million. This move is a game-changer considering that the average undergraduate spends over $1,200 annually on books and materials, a cost that often influences students' degree choices. Traditionally, high textbook expenses have steered students awa  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 25 -- Ivy Tech Community College issued the following news: Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana's largest postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited community college, has selected eCampus.com, a leader in online bookstores and collegiate retail solutions, to support the institution's Ivy+ Textbooks equitable access program and campus retail operations. Ivy+ Textbooks is Ivy Tech's award-winning program that provides students 100% of require  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 25 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: As the final semester draws to a close at Western Kentucky University (WKU), one student's journey through academia culminates in a momentous milestone: graduation. Amidst the bustling campus life and the familiar sights of Bowling Green, Alex Lahman (Class of 2024) reflects on her transformative years at WKU. From navigating the intricacies of transfer student admission, to coursework, to forging lifelo  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Kentucky, April 26 -- The University of the Cumberlands issued the following news: Every on-campus student who is graduating from University of the Cumberlands this spring can honestly say they never had to pay for college textbooks. This is the fourth year the university's free textbook program has operated for on-campus undergraduate students. On-campus and online students at University of the Cumberlands saved a total of 6.1 million dollars during the 2023-2024 academic year   more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 25 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: By honing skills during project-based learning opportunities, cultivating a strong support network on campus and giving back through leadership roles, graduating senior Carelynn Hartmann built a strong foundation for her future during her time at WKU. Hartmann, a Civil Engineering major from Dry Ridge, realized a passion for her future major early in her life. "I fell in love with the construction and   more