2013年4月18日星期四

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Yahoo! News: Education News

Munger gives largest gift in U. Mich. history

Posted: 18 Apr 2013 01:09 PM PDT

This May 7, 2012 photo shows Charles Munger, vice-chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, during an interview in Omaha, Neb. The investor and philanthropist is making the largest gift in University of Michigan's history for a graduate student residence. The university on Thursday, April 18, 2013 approved the $110 million gift from Munger, which includes $10 million for fellowships to be selected from among the university's 19 schools and colleges. The 89-year-old Michigan alumnus told The Associated Press by phone that he recognizes that spending a huge sum for a new residence hall isn't the highest priority of most universities but it builds on ideas elsewhere. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)DETROIT (AP) — A Los Angeles-based investor and philanthropist is giving a $110 million gift of stock to the University of Michigan — the largest donation in its history — for a graduate student residence hall expected to provide a strong selling point as the school competes for top students seeking advanced degrees, university officials announced Thursday.

How to Choose a U.S. Graduate School

Posted: 18 Apr 2013 08:51 AM PDT

I knew I made the right choice in pursuing my master's degree at New York University. Not only because the journalism program here is well-known within journalism circles, but also because I was amazed by the number of internship opportunities this vibrant city offers, which are direct leads to my future career.

Hawaii teachers approve 4-year agreement

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 11:00 PM PDT

Hawaii's public school teachers overwhelmingly approved a new labor agreement on Wednesday night, their first in nearly two years since their last contract expired. The Hawaii State Teachers Association ...

China Grieves for Young Graduate Student Slain in Boston Bombings

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 07:40 AM PDT

Lu Lingzi chose the English name Dorothy for herself, a fitting moniker for an adventurous young woman who was transported from rust-belt China to the U.S., where she was pursuing a master's degree in mathematics and statistics at Boston University. On April 15, Lu hovered at the finish line of the Boston Marathon to cheer on classmates who were competing. She was one of three people killed by the twin blasts that turned the Patriots' Day race into a scene of devastation. A fellow Chinese graduate student at Boston University, who was with Lu at the finish line, sustained serious injuries.

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