Colleges aren’t just teaching the usual subjects anymore. In Maine, one university is focusing on jobs that help protect animals and plants. Three fresh degree programs are now open online in marine biology, wildlife care, and wildlife management. Alongside these, four short certificate courses have
College baseball doesn’t always get the spotlight, but this season, the Troy Trojans are proving why it should. A team that barely squeezed into the NCAA tournament has somehow reached the Super Regional round, shocking fans by winning big and drawing huge crowds. Their catcher, Jabe Boroff—nickname
College sports are in a mess with no clear rules. Some want Congress to step in and create national guidelines, while others argue that powerhouse conferences should keep control. Nick Saban, the famous Alabama coach, recently told senators that the current system is broken and needs fixing. He supp
Boston is seeing a jump in mpox cases, a disease once called monkeypox. Local health teams are watching the numbers closely. They say the risk to the public right now is low. Still, they urge people who might be at higher risk to get the two-dose vaccine. The shots work best if taken four weeks apar
Chief Megaron, a 75‑year‑old Kayapo elder, has spent many years fighting for his people’s land and rights in the Amazon. Now he is stepping up to protect the legacy of his uncle, Chief Raoni, who has spent decades speaking out against deforestation. Raoni is 94 and recently returned home after
College sports might soon face big changes if a new bill makes it through Congress. Two senators from different parties have teamed up to propose the Protect College Sports Act, a sweeping plan aimed at fixing some of the biggest problems in the industry. One portion of the bill, often called the "L
Boston’s weather this week will be quite wet. The first day, Memorial Day, starts with fog and light showers that may last into the afternoon. Temperatures will be in the low 70s, with breezes keeping it calm. Some rain might reach a quarter of an inch in the morning, so people may stay inside. On
College baseball teams are in the final stretch of the regular season, with the NCAA Tournament just around the corner. The top spot in most rankings still belongs to UCLA, who’s not only dominating the field but also preparing to kick off the Big Ten Baseball Tournament this weekend. The Bruins fac
Colleges keep finding sneaky ways to keep race-based admission policies alive even after the Supreme Court said they were illegal. The twist? Medical schools now tie funding to reaching certain diversity targets – but studies show those targets don’t actually help patients. Schools push teachers to
Boston is set to experience a typical spring climate this week, with temperatures hovering just below average and intermittent showers. Monday starts off under a blanket of clouds that gradually lifts by mid‑morning, allowing the day to warm into the mid‑60s while nighttime lows dip to the mid‑40s.
