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Not all students cheer on tuition grants

Not all students cheer on tuition grants

While some university students eagerly will welcome the extra money toward their education, others are upset by the narrow eligibility criteria of a new tuition grant – introduced by the provincial government this month and meant to cover 30 per cent of undergraduate tuition costs.

Helping students cast a long ‘shadow’ on job market

Although some students rely on ‘best guesses’ concerning choices of study at university, research indicates many select academics based on interests and skill sets. Interest, however, is related to experience and exposure.

Santa’s got a brand new app

Thanks to Hamed Saadat, a third-year computer science student, Santa’s Delivery has arrived – just in time for the holidays.

Memorial service set for student

Memorial service set for student

The University of Western Ontario community is mourning the death of Eilidh (Hailey) Maelyn MacIntyre, 19, a second-year Faculty of Arts and Humanities student.

Track athlete strikes a rhythm at Parapan Am Games

Jacqueline Rennebohm has been in this position before. She has heard the cheers from the international crowds as colourful flags stream across the sky and has felt the butterflies in her stomach while she digs her shoes into the track.

Attawapiskat crisis offers a teaching moment

Attawapiskat crisis offers a teaching moment

While media and government officials have been drawing attention to the state of Attawapiskat, it’s almost impossible for a resident of southwestern Ontario to understand the issues at hand, say two graduate students at The University of Western Ontario.

Western rolls out refocused campaign

The University of Western Ontario highlighted a refocused fundraising campaign this week with hopes of raising $750 million by 2018 toward a new series of realigned goals.

Not all students cheer on tuition grants

Not all students cheer on tuition grants

While some university students eagerly will welcome the extra money toward their education, others are upset by the narrow eligibility criteria of a new tuition grant – introduced by the provincial government this month and meant to cover 30 per cent of undergraduate tuition costs.

Helping students cast a long ‘shadow’ on job market

Although some students rely on ‘best guesses’ concerning choices of study at university, research indicates many select academics based on interests and skill sets. Interest, however, is related to experience and exposure.

Santa’s got a brand new app

Thanks to Hamed Saadat, a third-year computer science student, Santa’s Delivery has arrived – just in time for the holidays.

Memorial service set for student

Memorial service set for student

The University of Western Ontario community is mourning the death of Eilidh (Hailey) Maelyn MacIntyre, 19, a second-year Faculty of Arts and Humanities student.

Track athlete strikes a rhythm at Parapan Am Games

Jacqueline Rennebohm has been in this position before. She has heard the cheers from the international crowds as colourful flags stream across the sky and has felt the butterflies in her stomach while she digs her shoes into the track.

Attawapiskat crisis offers a teaching moment

Attawapiskat crisis offers a teaching moment

While media and government officials have been drawing attention to the state of Attawapiskat, it’s almost impossible for a resident of southwestern Ontario to understand the issues at hand, say two graduate students at The University of Western Ontario.

Western rolls out refocused campaign

The University of Western Ontario highlighted a refocused fundraising campaign this week with hopes of raising $750 million by 2018 toward a new series of realigned goals.