the decision to go to college or get a credential hinges on one critical factor: whether they can afford it Programs like the Washington College Grant and the College Bound Scholarship are meant to make that decision easier by covering some or all of tuition or more for thousands of low- and middle-income students These constitute what is widely regarded as the most generous state financial aid program in the country Washington has one of the lowest FAFSA completion rates in the country remains a concern as industries across the state report a growing need for skilled workers with college degrees We want to understand better how Washingtonians are thinking about college and the role that financial aid plays in that decision or gave up on school or training altogether your experience can help shed light on what’s working and what’s not in Washington’s financial aid system Please fill out the form below to share your thoughts We may follow up with you for future reporting but we won’t publish anything without your permission The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times Stay secure and make sure you have the best reading experience possible by upgrading your browser part of the State University of New York system saw gains in graduation and enrollment rates thanks to their adoption of the City University of New York’s wraparound support initiative You have /5 articles left.Sign up for a free account or log in SUNY Westchester Community College saw increased academic achievement after adopting the CUNY ASAP model Jacob Wackerhausen/iStock/Getty Images Plus  Providing students with wraparound support is one evidence-based practice that has demonstrated impact on student credit accumulation the City University of New York created a model of student support that has been duplicated at dozens of colleges to improve outcomes; now the State University of New York system hopes to build on this success on its own campuses despite headwinds from remote instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic The background: CUNY created Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) in 2007 as a comprehensive initiative to address barriers to student retention and completion The core components of ASAP are personalized academic advising specialized enrollment options and financial aid for course material and transportation costs for three years ASAP-inspired programs have been implemented at over a dozen institutions in seven states WCC president Belinda Miles was a part of the ASAP replication initiative in Ohio in 2014 “it wasn’t too long before I ran into ASAP,” she said Arnold Ventures and MDRC, along with an anonymous donor to the WCC Foundation, provided financial support for the launch of Viking ROADS In 2023, SUNY chancellor John B. King Jr. announced the system would implement ASAP at 25 of its 64 campuses starting in 2024 results from a three-year MDRC evaluation of Westchester Community College’s program offer guiding principles to peer institutions scaling their own efforts “We’re delighted to be that pivot campus and a leader amongst our peers,” Miles said The study: MDRC’s study followed WCC staff and students from 2018 to 2021 Viking ROADS requires WCC students to be enrolled full-time in an eligible major meet with a dedicated counselor and use college support services monthly a first-time college student and only enrolled in one developmental education course A majority of students involved in the Viking ROADS study were traditional college students with about one in five identifying as a nontraditional student (defined as someone who is older than 24 has children or does not have a high school diploma) One adaptation of ASAP that Viking ROADS staff implemented was to offer a transportation stipend rather than a prepaid MetroCard; WCC is a commuter campus and students utilize both their own cars and public transport to reach campus so having flexibility in how they addressed transportation barriers was key program participants were more likely to have higher enrollment rates over time and complete more credits 20 percent of program participants had earned degrees compared with 13.3 percent of control group students 35 percent of program participants had completed an associate degree compared to 23 percent of the control group Researchers theorized this gap could be tied to the specialized course enrollment options and academic advising Viking ROADS participants receive which could help students meet their course requirements and reduce their risk of earning excess credits that don’t support degree completion “It’s critical that students begin with a person and a plan here are the steps you take.’ But having a person that’s reliable is something that is critical for students particularly first-generation students,” Miles said because some learners may not have supporters at home who understand the bureaucracy of higher education Program staff also reduce barriers to applying for graduation and making degrees official; among nonparticipants who earned 60 or more credits compared to 83 percent of Viking ROADS students “Despite the challenges that were posed by the COVID-19 pandemic Viking ROADS still had large effects on three-year graduation rates confirming the strength and adaptability of the ASAP model,” according to the report “Viking ROADS not only helped students navigate the immediate disruptions that were caused by the pandemic but also supported their continued academic progress and degree attainment.” What’s next: In the same way Miles brought her work with ASAP to WCC she and her staff plan to contribute to a community of practice for the other SUNY campuses joining these efforts “I’m happy to share with colleagues what our story is and how we keep it going and how we keep expanding Funding and providing resources for wraparound services can be a barrier to scaling initiatives but reallocating and redesigning existing services to better address student needs is one way Miles said she is looking to expand student success efforts at WCC Get more content like this directly to your inbox. 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This article has been updated to reflect the correct name of Arnold Ventures Science research funding and programs that help students access college are on the chopping block as Trump aims to cu Indiana University Indianapolis launched a transfer orientation for new students in fall 2024 A new University of Miami program guides incoming students through how to utilize their Federal Work-Study eligibilit Recent data from the Richmond Federal Reserve finds low-income students are less likely to earn Learn high-impact ways to re-engage students drive enrollment and support your team’s well-being Subscribe for free to Inside Higher Ed’s newsletters opinion and great new careers in higher education — delivered to your inbox View Newsletters Copyright © 2025 Inside Higher Ed All rights reserved. | Website designed by nclud Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Only three active college football coaches have won a national championship Each member of that championship trio is in the top three of our USA TODAY rankings of the nation's top 25 coaches The rest of the top 10 includes coaches who could conceivably capture a national championship one day based on their winning track records and presence at programs with enough clout to thrive The Big Ten leads all conferences with eight coaches ranked in our top 25, followed by the SEC's seven Those two conferences account for nine of the coaches ranked within our top 10 These rankings reflect an aggregate of the ballots of five USA TODAY sportswriters who each voted for their top 25 Here are our USA TODAY top 25 college football coaches: with an SEC championship and a College Football Playoff berth He raised Georgia’s bar to annual expectations of a national championship Smart remains an elite recruiter and developer Beating Notre Dame in January for his first national title as head coach launched Day into the elite tier Day enters his seventh year as the full-time coach with an overall record of 70-10 and a 46-5 mark in Big Ten play If he maintains this pace through his 10th year Day’s winning percentage of 87.5% would rank second all-time among FBS coaches LOOKING AHEAD: Big Ten leads too-early Top 25 after spring Dabo Swinney (Clemson)Swinney will not go quietly from his perch atop the ACC Just when you think he might be slipping in this evolved college football world And his roster this season is in better shape Swinney’s aversion to transfers will be a hurdle to winning a third national championship develop and retain mantra keeps Clemson as the ACC’s most consistent force He’s the rare coach who rivals Smart’s recruiting chops and he’s an excellent quarterback developer was re-instilling the beef and toughness at the line of scrimmage the Longhorns lacked for too many years Sarkisian has instituted the ingredients necessary for Texas to hunt national titles James Franklin (Penn State)A national championship continues to elude Franklin and the Nittany Lions though last year’s team notched a pair of playoff wins to reach the semifinals While detractors will focus on what he isn't Franklin has returned Penn State to national prominence and crafted a Hall of Fame-worthy résumé a title would force a drastic re-evaluation of Franklin's career Lanning is one of the biggest names among the next wave of coaches Freeman seems to have cracked the code at Notre Dame after a bit of an uneven start to his time as head coach though early growing pains were expected after the school promoted the then-35-year-old defensive coordinator late in the 2021 season After the Irish suffered some head-scratching losses in 2022 and 2023 last year's team lost just once in the regular season before topping Indiana Freeman's program stands poised to annually compete for the playoff and the national title Kalen DeBoer (Alabama)DeBoer’s Alabama career endured a bumpy debut but didn’t we all expect that replacing Nick Saban would be a challenge DeBoer has proven himself a winner at one coaching stop after another Pencil him in for at least nine wins annually his team must play with more discipline and consistency 9. Lane Kiffin (Mississippi)Kiffin once envied the coaches' statues at Alabama. Now, he says, he’s less consumed by the idea of a statue If he keeps winning like he has at Ole Miss He’s the Rebels' best coach since Johnny Vaught He keeps crushing the transfer portal and developing good quarterbacks Kelly quietly turned LSU into Quarterback U with Garrett Nussmeier following Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels he hasn’t found the right formula for LSU’s defense Kelly showed a warmer embrace to transfers this offseason that might fix the defense Kelly remains an indefatigable force for posting at least nine wins It's easy to forget where Iowa State was when it hired Campbell The Cyclones had three consecutive seasons of at least nine losses and just one finish in the coaches' poll since the 1991 season Campbell has turned the Cyclones from an afterthought to a team that has seven bowl trips in eight seasons He's the winningest coach in school history with 64 victories and led ISU to its first double-digit win total last year Campbell has been mentioned as a candidate at larger programs but he has stayed and made this one of the country's biggest overachievers Kyle Whittingham (Utah)It's hard to envision the Utes rising to become a premier program before Whittingham took the baton from Urban Meyer before the team's 2004 bowl game he has positioned a program with limited history into a perennial contender for conference titles behind a consistently stingy defense The highlights include 167 wins in Whittingham's tenure with 16 bowl appearances and Pac-12 titles in Utah's final two seasons in the league Whittingham is expected to step down in the coming seasons with assistant Morgan Scalley due to take over the job Curt Cignetti (Indiana)All Cignetti does is win Last year’s team was the feel-good story of the Power Four after losing just once in the regular season and booking a playoff berth Whether or not that’s sustainable is moot: Cignetti has worked wonders at every stop along the way in a head coaching career that began on the Division II level He's 130-37 overall across four college stops The longest-tenured coach in the FBS and the dean of the Big Ten coaching community continues to stack winning seasons Iowa has won at least eight games in every non-COVID season since 2015 and has posted a losing record just once since 2006 While his preferred style of play has its detractors you can’t argue with the Hawkeyes’ consistent success punching above their weight and annual push for a major bowl An old-school approach has helped Klieman lead his teams to winning records every season but one since he started at North Dakota State in 2014 with the 2020 campaign impacted by COVID-19 the only year they missed a bowl game Kansas State still won at least nine games the past three years He’ll make sure you’re punching at or above your weight Now that the Louisville native is home coaching the Cardinals he should settle in for a consistent run of ACC relevance Josh Heupel (Tennessee)If Tennessee didn't hit rock bottom after firing Jeremy Pruitt amid an NCAA investigation it at least could reach down and touch the bottom Then Josh Heupel arrived and pulled the Vols out of peril He jolted Tennessee’s offense to life with his warp-speed system he made the playoff by building a good defense Rhule is starting to pull Nebraska back toward relevancy just as he did during previous stints at Temple and Baylor His disciplined approach should yield a breakthrough for the Cornhuskers in 2025 After turning the Owls into a Group of Five power and cleaning up a messy situation with the Bears performing a third FBS turnaround would bolster Rhule’s case for being seen as one of the top rebuilders in the sport Bielema and his meat-and-potatoes style has yielded another Big Ten winner at Illinois the Illini head into 2025 with a major shot at the playoff with one of the most experienced rosters in the Power Four He’s clearly back in his comfort zone in the Big Ten after a failed five-year run at Arkansas Bielema won 68 games and led teams to three Rose Bowl appearances in seven seasons at Wisconsin Sitake took over his alma mater when it was operating as an independent He raised BYU's profile with a pair of double-digit win seasons prior to joining the Big 12 for the 2023 season the Cougars went 11-2 last season and were just a few plays from being in the playoff as it has seven bowl appearances in Sitake's nine seasons Lance Leipold (Kansas)Leipold is one of the rare examples of a coach rising from outside Division I to a job at a Power Four conference He won six national titles at Wisconsin-Whitewater before giving up the comfort of being one of the dominant Division III schools to take over at Buffalo The Bulls went to three bowl games in a row at the end of his six-year tenure before arriving at Kansas in 2021 Leipold's success is modest by some standards with 22 wins and two bowl appearances in four seasons But when you consider the Jayhawks had nine victories in the previous six years this is clearly one of the great rebuilding jobs in recent history the Mustangs made a breezy transition from the American Athletic Conference to the ACC His teams consistently beat up on most of their conference opponents a handy trick considering in-conference excellence provides an avenue to the playoff Lashlee elevated SMU to a level of relevance not seen since its rule-flouting Pony Express days Riley’s reputation has suffered with the Trojans' 13-11 mark over the past two years marking the first major test of a coaching career that had gone extremely well through his first six seasons in charge at USC and Oklahoma That's led to some doubts over whether his offensive style is suited to succeed in the Big Ten But Riley went 11-3 in his debut at USC and made three playoff appearances at Oklahoma where he went 55-10 overall with four top-six finishes in the coaches' poll He's also the only coach in FBS history to coach three different Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks Drinkwitz made winning 21 games the past two seasons look much easier than it’s historically been for Missouri His best move was surrendering play-calling before the 2023 season so he could focus more on being the program’s CEO Missouri packs a punch in the portal sweepstakes Mario Cristobal (Miami)Recruiting is Cristobal’s super-skill He’s a consistent force in assembling talent which remains the surest path to success in this sport He’s proven himself as a recruiter of both high school prospects and transfers Cristobal must develop his game-day coaching chops Miami flubbed a playoff opportunity last season by losing winnable games Jeff Monken (Army) and Kenny Dillingham (Arizona State) Members of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee are charged with creating the official CFP Top 25 rankings and then appointing the final 12 teams to be included in the playoff. “We are pleased to have Troy and Jeff join the committee,” College Football Playoff executive director Rich Clark said in a statement. “Troy berings a long commitment to college athletics to our group and previous experience as a member of the FCS Selection Committee, while Jeff, as the first chairman of the CFP selection committee (2014-15) will step in immediately and provide an experienced voice in the room.” Dannen previously served as a member of the NCAA Constitution Committee and the Division I Transformation Committee, and was the former chairman of the NCAA Football Competition Committee and a member of the Football Oversight Committee. Long has a 40-year experience working as a former coach and administrator, including a 22-year stretch in tenures as the athletic director at Kansas, Arkansas, Pittsburgh, and Eastern Kentucky. He also served on the NCAA Management Council, the NCAA Sports and Wagering Task Force, and the NCAA Championships/Sports Management Cabinet. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER BY BRUCE CRUMLEY @BRUCEC_INC As a recent Inc. article noted, a rising number of college graduates have doubts about the “wage premium” their diplomas were expected to provide by commanding better than average starting pay—especially compared to the levels of student debt they assumed to pay tuition But recent data shows their disgruntlement is likely rooted in the specific of kinds degrees those employees chose while in school instead of alternative that command up to double the amount of early- and mid-career salaries while members of the latter cohort were paid about $80,000 Graduates who studied any kind of engineering—computer and others—fared much better than most peers by earning median entry salaries of $70,000 to $80,000 Those rose to $115,000 to $125,000 by mid-career That compared to social services and general education majors who tend to start work at around $42,000 and take in $49,000 to $54,000 midway through their professional lives “Majors providing technical training—that is, quantitative and analytical skills—earn the highest return and business and economics,” the authors of a New York Fed report said of current today’s “wage premium” dynamics and leisure and hospitality earn relatively low returns.” But the study didn’t find everyone who chose degrees commanding lower early salaries wound up being stuck there forever the mean starting wages of people who studied anthropology began at $42,000 before rising to $60,000 mid-career Those who chose foreign languages and performing arts progressed from $40,00 and $42,000 respectively to $70,000 later on often reflected how—and for whom—people decided to put their acquired knowledge to work Graduates with general education degrees taking jobs with nongovernmental organizations or charities do so knowing they’ll almost certainly be paid less than if they pursued corporate work So what’s the New York Fed’s verdict on the value of a college degree for both former student workers and their employers “After rising significantly in the 1980s and early 1990s the return (on) college (tuition) has held between 12 and 13 percent for the past three decades and was 12.5 percent in 2024—easily exceeding the threshold for a sound investment,” the report said it also pointed to an earlier part of the study homing in on the 25th percentile of graduates whose degrees fetched the lowest starting salaries That analysis found most of those people wound up making about as about as much in mean mid-career salaries as workers who had stopped studies after high school “There is very little difference between the two groups with an annual college wage premium of well under $10,000,” the authors said we estimate a 2.6 percent rate of return for the 25th percentile of college graduates in 2024 making college a questionable investment for this group… (Meaning) for at least a quarter of college graduates college does not appear to pay off.”That would help explain the Indeed survey that found a third of college graduate employees viewing their degrees as a waste of time and money the choice of major is a decision that students alone control—as are both the types of jobs they decide to take afterwards and foreign language diplomas may well never command the bigger salaries that trained engineers do But the ultimate value of those former degrees will depend largely on how well the people who earned them put them to work for their employers and use them to contribute to the business’s success The super early-rate deadline for the 2025 Inc. 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Apply now The daily digest for entrepreneurs and business leaders Learn More The now-former Emmanuel College employee allegedly offered to pay a 17-year-old prospective student $400 “for some fun” playGet Your Peanuts: The best of the best from the SEC diamond (2:10)Rally Cap's Haylie McCleney David Dellucci and Dari Nowkhah recap some of the best moments from around the SEC diamond as they shout out notable players to look out for What a wild week of baseball that just finished and you'd think that'd be more than enough to knock the Longhorns down a few pegs including a 20-run outing to clinch the series victory and the Tigers as a result dropped six sports to No Tennessee continues its slide down the rankings as it dropped another three spots to No Vanderbilt had an impressive outing against Alabama and the Commodores have jumped up four spots to No Another big riser this week was Coastal Carolina The Kansas Jayhawks dropped out of the rankings making room for the USC Trojans to be ranked for the first time this season Here's how the top-25 rankings look as of Monday plays like this are just run-of-the-mill for Clemson's Cam Cannarella Cam doing Cam things in CF. 👀@CamCannarella #SCTop10 B7 || CU 1, FSU 3🖥 https://t.co/CtmF7UxY40 pic.twitter.com/BTYEzP6r3X Let's check in on college baseball's current leading home run hitter Neville has 23 home runs this season to go along with 50 RBIs He is one of the biggest reasons the Ducks are ranked in the top five for the first time this season this week The Ducks have a busy week ahead with five games and we're certain Neville will continue to add to his tally "The nation's best home run hitter puts another feather in his cap!" 🗣️@OregonBaseball's Mason Neville launches his 2️⃣2️⃣nd homer of the season 💣#B1GBaseball on @BigTenPlus 💻 pic.twitter.com/4AFTXQDn7S on Sunday (ESPN2)We always look forward to watching these two teams square off especially as we inch closer and closer to the end of the regular season Tennessee has hit a few bumps in the road the past few weeks the Vols started to slide after they lost a series to Texas A&M Tennessee has since dropped series to Kentucky with its only series victory coming against Ole Miss has seemed to right the ship after a few questionable losses -- and it just took a series over Alabama this past weekend With this series being played in Knoxville the upper hand should seemingly go to Tony Vitello's squad but we'll just have to see how this plays out Here are D1baseball.com's latest rankings College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects – Baseball America In a season defined by volatility at the top, Georgia is the latest team to ascend to No. 1 in the Baseball America College Baseball Top 25 becoming the fifth program to hold the top spot after Texas A&M Arkansas and Texas all took turns in pole position Georgia’s rise under head coach Wes Johnson has been nothing short of transformational When Johnson took over ahead of the 2024 season the program had failed to make the NCAA Tournament in six of its previous nine years and hadn’t advanced past the regional round since 2008 Johnson has rewritten expectations in Athens and the Bulldogs’ surge to that point mirrors the aggressive strategy that has come to define their coach’s tenure After guiding Georgia to its first Super Regional appearance in 15 years last spring He re-recruited key returners and mined the transfer portal for instant-impact talent building a lineup overflowing with firepower have both emerged as Player of the Year contenders Nolan McCarthy (Kentucky) and Devin Obee (Duke) added much-needed outfield depth and thump Returners like Slate Alford and Kolby Branch have been key as well providing steady infield production and leadership on a roster that has come together quickly The result is a Georgia offense that leads the nation in home runs and isolated power (ISO) That offensive dominance has helped compensate for a pitching staff that ranks outside the top 100 nationally in both team ERA and starting pitcher innings While Georgia has struggled to find balance on the mound the Bulldogs have dropped just two weekend sets all season That consistency—paired with their explosive offense and top-ranked RPI—made them a logical choice to rise to No the honor represents more than just a temporary perch atop the rankings It reflects the speed with which he has elevated Georgia from somewhat of an SEC afterthought to a national contender Already the program record-holder for wins in a head coach’s first two seasons Johnson has proven that he can build quickly and sustain success in one of the sport’s most cutthroat environments 1 predecessors have all stumbled not too long after earning the top spot with the average stay atop the rankings just three weeks Tennessee owns the season’s longest reign at five weeks and Arkansas the shortest after bowing out just one week later If the Bulldogs want to hold onto their place atop the rankings they’ll need to do so on the road this week at No before closing the regular season at home against former No In a year where staying power has been rare and expectations have proven fragile Georgia now carries the weight of being the best team in college baseball How long it can hold that title remains to be seen but no one can deny how far it’s come to earn it we talk about names to know in the upcoming Top 100 Prospects update crown jewel of the 2024 international free agent class tops the Hot Sheet after slashing .533/.667/.867 last week Presenting 10 Statcast standouts from the past week of minor league action led by arguably the top pitching prospect in the game 1 team in the College Baseball Top 25 rankings after another wild weekend Now they want to accentuate the 2024 fourth-rounder’s speed and defense Cooper are taking a look at basement dwellers in the AL and NL BA college writers Jacob Rudner & Peter Flaherty break Chris Lemonis’ surprise firing at Mississippi State and lots more Geoff Pontes & Dylan White highlight prospects who could be playing themselves into the Fantasy Top 100 we talk about Shedeur Sanders’ NFL Draft slide and why it wouldn’t happen in the MLB Draft Ben and Carlos talk about Red Sox and Yankees pitchers with physicality and stuff who are off to hot starts in 2025 On this week’s episode of the Baseball America Draft Podcast Carlos and Peter hop on to briefly talk about their relationship to the NFL draft… Read the newest magazine issue right on your phone Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardHarry Genth started his college baseball career at Haverford He’ll end it as an MLB prospectIn a record-shattering senior season on the Main Line Genth leads the nation in multiple statistical categories in Division III baseball In his final season at Haverford College second baseman Harry Genth has wrecked his way through Division III baseball Genth propelled himself to the top of NCAA D-III “Harry’s always worked to try to find out how good he can be,” Haverford coach Dave Beccaria said he wanted to find out if he’s good enough to play after college I think the numbers show that he’s capable of doing some pretty great things and that kind of production has opened the eyes of several major league organizations.” 10-8 Centennial Conference) dropped a 14-4 decision to Johns Hopkins in the conference championship on Sunday a Baltimore native who has been attracting major league scouts and embracing the possibility of continuing his playing career past Haverford Genth is one of a succession of players to attract MLB attention to the 200-acre campus of Haverford College, which enrolls just under 1,500 students. The program’s alumni network maintains strong connections across major league front offices — and the field in the case of Los Angeles Dodgers minor league pitcher Stephen Ridings (drafted in 2016) and former Dodgers and Reds minor league pitcher Tommy Bergjans (2015) Both were picked in the eighth round » READ MORE: Ryan Taylor is the leader in stolen bases for Penn, which hopes to swipe the Ivy League title “It’s great because we can do a lot of things in-house,” Beccaria said “We can get feedback from scouts from different organizations because we have contacts within those organizations We also have people who can give us advice to help us maneuver through this process so Harry can put himself in the best position.” Genth was an underrated high school prospect and concedes that his 5-foot-7 frame was deceptively unimposing Contacting programs amid the COVID-19 pandemic when recruiting camps were largely shut down made identifying the right fit even more challenging a lot of it was posting videos of yourself hitting on Twitter and you almost became your own agent,” Genth said noticed Genth’s potential and recommended him to Beccaria Genth was drawn to Haverford’s high academic standing and every single one said phenomenal things about playing here and that it’s a pretty transformational experience,” Genth said “Coach [Beccaria] views his job here through the lens of being a teacher Genth stood out and was named a team captain heading into his junior season He ended 2024 as the Centennial Conference Player of the Year and the NCAA champion in stolen bases per game (1.25) batting .339 with a .510 on-base percentage and he has an infectious enthusiasm for the game,” Beccaria said As he gained confidence throughout the last three years Genth’s offensive production this season reached levels unseen before at Haverford he now owns school records in single-season home runs (23) Genth more than doubled last year’s home run and RBI totals “I don’t think we’ve had anybody have a senior year like this from a position player standpoint,” Beccaria said “To be a part of it and to see it has been pretty special it becomes a more regular occurrence after this year but people are so happy for Harry because they know how hard he works.” While only a handful of D-III players are considered MLB prospects each season Genth sports a .428 average and an impressive OBP of 1.034 — enough to make any local scout take notice Genth has earned invitations to the MLB Draft League summer season and a pre-draft workout with the Reds sign as an undrafted free agent,” Genth said “The plan right now is to play in the MLB Draft League this summer for a couple of weeks to generate a sample of data against some better competition that we otherwise wouldn’t have » READ MORE: Follow the Inquirer's complete coverage of college sports right here! 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Harry Genth's Division III-leading 22nd homer of the season! @HCFords_Sports #GoHCFords #d3baseball pic.twitter.com/yIFA4oBhl5 It’s no easy chore for BYU basketball players to escape the program’s soaring expectations Whether it’s Joe Lunardi’s projection as a No 2 seed for next year’s NCAA Tournament or CBS Sports ranking BYU No No one in Senegal or Mali is spending the summer worrying about whether BYU can reach the Final Four They have weightier issues and fellow countrymen Keita and Mboup are returning home to lighten their load “Those boys come back and give back at these (basketball) camps,” Utah businessman Carlos Iglesias told the “Y’s Guys” podcast recently Iglesias supports the camps for Mike Clayton who formed the non-profit Mali Wellness Foundation in 2016 “Even the schoolteachers and staff look at these young men and how they have really grown up with their opportunities.” The initial goodwill missions by the foundation provided Mali with medical and dental services and health education They also built their first basketball court Iglesias and his team mixed the cement by hand using shovels and sticks “Having kids come to those courts to play basketball gives them a reason to come to school,” Iglesias said “Most of these courts are at school and school isn’t necessarily mandatory for them We have to do something to keep these kids in school — so earned opportunities to come to the United States to attend high school Iglesias and his wife Kari are Keita’s American parents They also assist other players who come to the U.S “We do this to help these young men have a future,” Iglesias said “Their parents are giving up these children for the future of their families and their villages and communities and we are seeing the fruits of our labor that we started in 2016 — to have college graduates start giving back to their communities.” his motivation to assist in Mali and Senegal stems from his own childhood in the inner-city neighborhoods of Los Angeles ‘If there was a way that I could give back one day if I could just make enough money to make ends meet “There is nothing better that touches the human heart than serving others there are other people dealing with way more.” There is no guarantee that the Cougars’ preseason hype won’t follow Keita and Mboup halfway around the world and they might even get asked a question or two about the globe’s top recruit AJ Dybantsa This is indeed a different time for BYU basketball and for two weeks in June these two Cougars are pausing on the present to go back in time to inspire the future — mentoring starstruck kids who will stand and shoot at the same baskets where they used to play before someone came to help them Dave McCann is a sportswriter and columnist for the Deseret News and is a play-by-play announcer and show host for BYUtv/ESPN+ He co-hosts “Y’s Guys” at ysguys.com and is the author of the children’s book “C is for Cougar,” available at deseretbook.com If you would like to support the Africa Elite Basketball Camps please go to maliwellnessfoundation.org and scroll to sports clock iconclock icon12 hours agoSocial media takes notice of Georgia landing Jared Curtis, including … clock iconclock icon13 hours agoBREAKING: Jared Curtis, the nation’s No. 1 QB prospect, commits to … clock iconclock icon20 hours agoQB transfer Jaden Rashada comments on his time at Georgia clock iconclock icon15 hours agoSentell’s Intel: The 5-star decision day for QB Jared Curtis is here … Exclusive: After meeting with former Alabama coach Nick Saban, President Trump is considering an executive order that could increase scrutiny of the explosion in payments to college athletes since 2021 https://t.co/W7AGFqFvXc “It’s the relationship with the coaches... that’s the biggest thing.”Kirby built that trust early—and never let up.Now @Jaredcurtis37 is a Dawg. pic.twitter.com/dbG4kewHVQ Grateful! 100% Committed. See y’all in Athens! pic.twitter.com/l72TjrFr7D I been told y’all, ELITE WANNA PLAY WITH ELITE type of summer‼️ LETS GET IT‼️ #GoDawgs 🐶 #CommittedToTheG ‼️ pic.twitter.com/mnxNA2ubZv And we just getting started 🤫 https://t.co/dBgiKPzRQ0 Change The Game !! Go Dawgs 🐶‼️#CTG Congratulations 🤝 @Jaredcurtis37 https://t.co/IzJyLpgXKZ Kirby after Lanning tried to swoop in and grab the nation’s top QB recruit… pic.twitter.com/UigdkdVgud #GoDawgs 😎 pic.twitter.com/Iw5JbUFyTK Next couple weeks gonna get real interesting for Dawgs fans 😏 pic.twitter.com/lNw5QOextY Jared Welcome to The Club my man! Looking forward to seeing ya in Athens. #GoDawgs 🐶 pic.twitter.com/VGnXz3BBBc JARED CURTIS IS A DAWG 🐶 pic.twitter.com/EAd7GpbjOj He’s baaaaack https://t.co/I20dxEaLvE pic.twitter.com/9NHehU7k75 Jared Curtis to the Dawgs.UGA kept it real from Day 1—and it paid off. Loyalty still matters. #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/srgIFLN9ln https://t.co/fggrbte4OC pic.twitter.com/HG5F4KlCZU This annual chart looks at how many draft picks a school has produced over the past 5 NFL drafts compared to recruiting class ratings from relevant years.Michigan, Penn State, LSU some of the top overperformers at producing draft picks. Clemson and Texas A&M not so much. pic.twitter.com/lBtRBqKSVv There it is !! @danjackson_10 We’ve come a long way since your first year on campus. Your story will be told and I am glad we are a part of it. You know where home is, come back and see us. The @Lions got a DGD! GO DAWGS !! pic.twitter.com/NZMvLd9L3C #Browns HC Kevin Stefanski on the prank call Shedeur Sanders got:“People are morons. It’s sad.” https://t.co/Su8r8PQYHa Getting used to tweeting this #FlyEaglesFly https://t.co/DwYmvefM0J We have a new way to comment on our DawgNation stories. To do so, you must be a registered user on the DawgNation forum. If you haven’t registered, please go to the Forum homepage on DawgNation and look for “register” on the right side Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here NY — A 19-year-old Siena freshman from Saratoga has been arraigned on charges of arson following a series of fires at Siena College Kindlon announced that Joshua Thomas was arraigned on charges including two counts of arson in the second degree and one count of attempted arson in the second degree Thomas reportedly started the fires on April 25 He is accused of pouring rubbing alcohol on the ground and using a lighter to ignite a fire outside a dorm room in Hines Hall Thomas then reportedly proceeded to the fourth floor one inside a bathroom stall and another in a common area Colonie police conducted the investigation and arrested Thomas shortly after the incidents Thomas has pleaded not guilty and is currently held at the Albany County Correctional Facility The Middlebury baseball team will battle for its fourth conference crown this weekend in the NESCAC Championship hosted by Bowdoin Williams (West #3) and Trinity (East #3) are the four teams that stamped their place in the double-elimination tournament Middlebury opens play against the Bantams on Friday at 1:30 p.m The conference champion earns an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament while the rest of the field is announced on Monday Thanks for visiting Schreyer Honors CollegeSchreyer Honors College announces 2025 Student and Faculty Award winnersCredit: Penn State. Creative Commons — Schreyer Honors College has selected seven Scholars and two faculty members to receive the college’s 2024-25 awards “We are so proud of our Scholars for their achievements and are so thankful for our faculty members who help them pursue academic excellence,” said Patrick Mather “It is an honor to celebrate them as award winners.” The Scholar awards and their recipients are: Schreyer Honors College also has two awards given to faculty who are nominated by students as outstanding teachers and advisers The faculty awards and their recipients are: Each Scholar will receive a financial award and a certificate to recognize their achievements and the faculty members will receive replica Lion Shrine statues Tradition Meets Innovation with Dr. Andrew T. Hsu Hsu is interviewed on the Illumination Higher Education podcast How is the ‘chaos’ in Washington affecting S.C.’s economy? Economics professor Frank Hefner discusses the South Carolina economy with South Carolina Public Radio HGTC, College of Charleston form new agreement for transfer students WPDE-TV (Myrtle Beach) reports that Horry-Georgetown Technical College and the College of Charleston have announced a new transfer agreement Teachable Moments: Teaching students with dyslexia South Carolina Public Radio releases the latest episode of Teachable Moments, hosted by associate professor of management Rénard Harris Therapy dogs to the rescue director of the Office of Student Wellness and Well-being talks to the Moultrie News about therapy dogs Click here for the latest news from the College of Charleston news wire. Thanks for visiting ! The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. – USA Baseball and NCSA College Recruiting (NCSA) the nation’s leading collegiate recruiting platform jointly announced today the launch of two new online courses aimed at supporting student-athletes and coaches through the college baseball recruiting process The launch of these courses builds upon the collaborative educational partnership formed between the two organizations in 2019 to enhance access to recruiting education and support the amateur baseball community The new courses, Introduction to College Baseball Recruiting and College Baseball Eligibility Guidelines are now available at no cost as part of USA Baseball’s course catalog at USABDevelops.com Both courses are hosted by USA Baseball national team coach Derek Simmons who also serves as the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for Duke University’s baseball program “We are excited to launch two new courses with the support of our official Recruiting Education Partner Next College Student Athlete,” said USA Baseball Senior Director of Education and Youth Programs Tyler Collins “Recruiting continues to be one of the most challenging and complicated parts of any amateur athlete’s journey and we are proud to have created these free educational resources to help athletes and coaches better understand and navigate the process.” we’re committed to making the college recruiting process more accessible for student-athletes and their families," said Rick McDole Chief Operating Officer of NCSA College Recruiting "These free courses with USA Baseball offer student-athletes and coaches a clearer path to understanding eligibility and recruiting helping them take the right steps toward playing at the next level." The Introduction to College Baseball Recruiting course is a comprehensive guide designed to help student-athletes and their families understand and navigate the recruiting process as an overview of what athletes can expect pursuing opportunities at the next level The College Baseball Eligibility Guidelines course is tailored for high school and travel ball coaches It provides critical information on general and NCAA academic eligibility standards insights into what college coaches look for in prospective athletes and education on the transfer portal and redshirting rules that impact today’s recruiting landscape USA Baseball’s educational resources are hosted on USABDevelops.com and include a variety of free and premium content aimed at developing coaches FSU | Florida State University News Florida State University News The Official News Source of Florida State University Home / News / Arts & Humanities / Florida State University’s College of Music and School of Theatre collaborate for ‘Preview @ FSU’ series Florida State University recently showcased the second annual “Preview @ FSU” series, a unique collaboration between the College of Music and the School of Theatre through the Music Theatre Program “Amelia and Me,” written by Stacey Luftig and Phillip Palmer tells the story of pioneering pilot Amelia Earhart and her friendship with fellow aviator Jackie Cochran the musical explores the events leading up to Amelia’s final flight and highlights the bond between these two remarkable women The series is a new works initiative that provides a platform for students to work closely with professional writers and composers offering the students hands-on experience in the early stages of musical development we aim to provide our students with the opportunity to be part of a new musical in its early stages,” said Alisa Hauser assistant professor of music theatre and program director “This experience is crucial for their professional preparation as it mirrors the work they will do in the industry after graduation The series not only benefits the students but also provides invaluable support to the writers and composers.” Developing a new musical theatre production takes a lot of resources This program gives students the chance to build their skills by participating from start to finish in the process student stage managers and assistants,” Hauser said and it is something that writers are hungry for.” The performance was held at the Augusta Conradi Studio Theatre providing an intimate setting for this powerful story “One of the most heartwarming moments during the performance of ‘Amelia and Me’ was when we unexpectedly discovered that members of Amelia Earhart and Jackie Cochran’s distant family were in the audience,” said Chari Arespacochaga associate professor at the School of Theatre and director of the MFA Directing program “It was such a surprise and added a special connection to our performance knowing that we were sharing this story with people who have a personal link to Amelia’s legacy.” Arespacochaga said students contribute significantly to the developing production highlighting strengths of the interpretive vision and helping identify areas for potential improvement “The experience gained through the ‘Preview @ FSU’ series is invaluable for our students It prepares them to face real-world challenges in music theatre They leave the program not only with a deep understanding of their craft but also with the confidence to navigate the complexities of the professional world.” “The experience gained through the ‘Preview @ FSU’ series is invaluable for our students,” she said “It prepares them to face real-world challenges in music theatre BFA Music Theatre senior students Teegan SinClair learned to pivot and trust the creative process “It’s a special process because things change and pivot as we go and we get to know the people who have created the piece,” Ennen said “This is the perfect opportunity to do it first at school and I have my trusted teachers by my side to help me through it.” The students’ unique opportunity to perform “Amelia and Me” and their dedication have showcased the benefits of having hands-on experience in musical theater “Being part of ‘Amelia and Me’ has been transformative for me as a performer,” SinClair said “The process of taking notes and adjusting our performances to better align with the vision of the writers has taught me so much about adaptability and collaboration I’ve learned to trust my instincts while also being open to feedback and changes This hands-on experience has truly broadened my understanding of the complexities involved in bringing a new musical to life.” For more information, visit music.fsu.edu © Florida State University Tallahassee Located in Bozeman, MT For questions or comments contact the Ask Us Desk      D2L/Canvas      At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles Benita Fitzgerald Mosley won the gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles by 4/100th of a second over the favorite Olympic gold medalist and visionary executive Benita Fitzgerald Mosley says it has been her lifelong mission to help people win gold medals in business—and in life “My gold medal is the gift that keeps on giving,” Fitzgerald Mosley says Fitzgerald Mosley highlights five “Olympic rings” to help people achieve their goals: Have a good start power through hurdles and have a strong finish “Why can’t I be the best in the world at what I do?” From becoming the first African American woman to win the 100-meter hurdles at the 1984 Olympics to her current role as chief executive officer of Multiplying Good Fitzgerald Mosley has persistently broken barriers and advanced the idea that sport has the power to inspire and change the world Her enormous impact as a results-oriented leader in the Olympic, non-profit, and corporate worlds is why Dean Jeremy Jordan asked Fitzgerald Mosley to be the keynote speaker at the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics Convocation at 12:30 p.m “Benita’s ‘why not me?’ message encourages us to challenge societal expectations and embrace our potential while Multiplying Good is helping people bring about positive change and inspiring them to do more,” Jordan says “The life lessons and insights that Benita will share May 10 will provide valuable inspiration to our graduates and all of us.” Using Fitzgerald Mosley’s five Olympic rings Fitzgerald Mosley often uses a quote from former American politician and motivational speaker Les Brown “You don’t have to be great to get started Fitzgerald Mosley started running track in the seventh grade and soon became a star hurdler were both educators and they encouraged Fitzgerald Mosley to get started in as many extracurricular activities as possible in their hometown of Dale City Fitzgerald Mosley discovered what she loved and was good at and where to focus her attention “They were very supportive and stood by me in every aspect of my life,” Fitzgerald Mosley says of her parents While she became the first chair flute for the Gar-Field High School symphonic band Fitzgerald Mosley says she wasn’t very good at softball and grew too tall to be a gymnast But middle school physical education teacher family friend and gymnastics coach Gwen Washington was also the coach of the track team and when it became obvious that Fitzgerald Mosley had outgrown gymnastics Washington suggested she join the track team because she had seen Fitzgerald Mosley outrun the boys in gym classes “So I went out for the track team and started winning races from the very beginning,” Fitzgerald Mosley says “It wasn’t until I was 12 years old and in the seventh grade that I even discovered my athletic prowess.” As a high school freshman sprinter and hurdler Fitzgerald Mosley helped the track team win its fourth consecutive Virginia state championship who represented the United States in the high jump in the 1976 Olympics and qualified for the team in 1980 also led the girl’s gymnastics and basketball teams to state championships During a visit to Falk College in early April Benita Fitzgerald Mosley met with students to share her experiences in the sport industry you can be an Olympian someday just like Paula,’ and I looked at her like she was from Mars,” Fitzgerald Mosley says “But having a coach believe in you and say that to a youngster at 14 years old Fitzgerald Mosley was 18 and already a track star—and an industrial engineering major—at the University of Tennessee where she would become a 14-time All-American and four-time NCAA hurdles champion she made the 1980 Olympic team but didn’t participate because the United States led a boycott of the 1980 Summer Games in Moscow to protest the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan she was still in college and had the benefit of having access to coaching training equipment and the highest level of competition in college This was a time when Olympic athletes were strictly amateurs who couldn’t make money off their athletic achievements and many athletes who qualified for the 1980 Games people didn’t have these long careers spanning three and four and five Olympic Games that started with my generation because they started to allow us to make money while we were competing,” Fitzgerald Mosley says “The two other hurdlers that were on the Olympic team with me in 1980 didn’t make it again in 1984 so that was their one and only chance to be an Olympian.” For the complete story, please visit the Falk College website Syracuse University Libraries recognized its student employees with an awards celebration on April 23 The Libraries typically employs around 150 undergraduate and graduate students each year to contribute to the safety of Libraries’ spaces the quality and repair of collections,… While Hannah Kang ’25 was growing up in Houston where she was born—pursuing a degree at Syracuse University was never on her radar a high school internship course found her shadowing renowned architect Jesse… In front of an audience of fellow undergraduates and History Department faculty Maxwell School junior Jorge Morales recently shared his research findings on the 2016 Rio Olympics—specifically the intersection of race and infrastructure in the event’s planning and legacy Syracuse University has been recognized as a STARS (Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System) Silver institution by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education STARS is a comprehensive rating system for colleges and universities to measure sustainability… The Office of the Chief Financial Officer will soon implement a new contract system that will simplify the process of managing contracts for University departments This new system will allow the University to move from its current manual processes to… If you need help with your subscription, contact sunews@syr.edu Arkansas is back atop the rankings after sweeping Texas by a combined score of 28-9 in Fayetteville The Razorbacks are still two games behind the Longhorns in the SEC but it’s hard to ignore such an emphatic sweep — even if it was at Baum-Walker Stadium 3 after taking a series from Clemson in Tallahassee The Seminoles are percentage points behind NC State in the ACC after an 0-3 week that included a midweek loss to UNCW and two weekend losses to Miami Vanderbilt is back in the top 10 after rallying to beat Alabama 9-7 in Nashville in the deciding Game 3 the Vols’ third straight series loss at home Vanderbilt travels to Knoxville this weekend TCU dropped out after losing a series at Arizona which has won 10 straight ACC games after a 2-7 start in the league (Photo of Daniel Cuvet courtesy of Miami Athletics) Mitch Light is a college sports editor for The Athletic. He previously served as the managing editor for The Athletic Nashville and The Athletic Memphis and prior to that was the managing editor at Athlon Sports for 18 years. Follow Mitch on Twitter @MitchLight The 29-team field for the 2025 NCAA women's lacrosse championship was announced on May 4 and North Carolina earned the No The Tar Heels, defending champions Boston College, and Northwestern earned the No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 seeds, respectively, and will have a first-round bye. This year's field consists of 15 conference champions earning automatic bids and 14 at-large selections REQUIRED READING: ACC Softball Tournament bracket: TV schedule, seeds, game times for 2025 championship second and quarterfinal rounds will be hosted on campus sites The semifinals and national championship game will be played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough The Golden Eagles defeated the Wildcats 14-13 in the national championship game at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary It was the second championship for Boston College The top-seeded Tar Heels are seeking their fourth national championship and the first since 2022 UNC finished the 2025 regular season undefeated winning both the ACC regular-season and tournament championships Here's a look at the bracket and schedule for the men's college lacrosse championship: Click here for the 2025 SEC Softball Tournament printable bracket Here's the full seed list for the 2025 women's college lacrosse championship: Women's college lacrosse championship schedule 2025All times Eastern Here's the full game schedule for the 2025 women's college lacrosse championship All first and second round games of the NCAA women's college lacrosse championship will be streamed exclusively on ESPN+ The quarterfinals, semifinals and championship games will all be aired on ESPNU. Those games can also be streamed on ESPN+ or Fubo which offers a free subscription to potential new subscribers Here’s a look at the past 10 NCAA women's lacrosse national champions: An Assembly committee on Monday advanced a bill supported by NJBIA to modernize county college contract law to ensure the lowest bidder does not automatically win a contract if the college has had a prior negative experience with that contractor sponsored by Assemblywoman Heather Simmons (D-3) was unanimously released by the Assembly Higher Education Committee The bill is also strongly supported by the New Jersey Council of County Colleges which testified in support of the legislation The bill would update county college contracts law to align with changes made recently to state college procurement law including allowing for the automatic disqualification of bidders whom the college has had a negative experience with in the prior 15 years such as defaulting on a prior contract or providing unsatisfactory service delivery the disqualification process would include written notice to the bidder and an opportunity for a hearing where mitigating factors could be considered such as the business being under new ownership NJBIA Vice President of Government Affairs Althea D Ford said the bill would enable the community college procurement process to run more efficiently and cost-effectively Sign up to receive our daily e-news service six days per week It features important business news and information for a business like yours New Jersey Business Today is delivered to your inbox at 4:00 pm You will also receive a digital edition of New Jersey Business magazine at the beginning of the month Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Link to CPHS Livestream What a weekend we just got on the diamond. With just two weeks now remaining until the regular season ends, every game feels like it’s worth even more this time of the year. That was on display this past week, and there are notable changes throughout D1Baseball’s top 25 rankings because of it. There were five series between ranked teams over the weekend. They were No. 1 Texas at No. 11 Arkansas, No. 3 Clemson at No. 5 Florida State, No. 10 Auburn at No. 12 Tennessee, No. 18 Alabama at No. 15 Vanderbilt, and No. 23 Ole Miss at No. 21 Oklahoma. While No. 1 Texas being swept by No. 11 Arkansas is the story of the weekend, they weren’t the only top team to go down. No. 2 LSU and No. 3 Clemson both lost their weekend series, too. 12 teams entered their series finale in a rubber game, needing a win to avoid the series loss. Once again, the top five looks very different and that’s far from the only change in this week’s D1Baseball top 25 rankings. Here’s how the full rankings look. Previous Ranking: No. 1Weekly Record: 1-3Overall Record: 38-8 (19-5 in SEC) Texas kicked off its week with an 11-2 victory over Prairie View on Tuesday, and then hit the road for a pivotal SEC series at No. 11 Arkansas. There, the Longhorns struggled immensely, especially in Thursday’s opener, losing 9-0. Texas went on to lose 6-1 on Friday and 13-8 on Saturday, suffering a sweep. Still, the Longhorns hold firm at No. 1 in D1Baseball’s top 25. Previous Ranking: No. 5 (+3)Weekly Record: 2-1Overall Record: 33-10 (14-7 in ACC) Florida State hosted No. 3 Clemson over the weekend, a massive series with big implications on both the ACC standings and the D1Baseball top 25. The Seminoles came away with a 6-5, extra-innings win on Friday to start the series, but fell 6-3 in the first game on Sunday. That set up a rubber game in the finale, where FSU erupted with a 20-9 victory. Previous Ranking: No. 2 (-1)Weekly Record: 2-2Overall Record: 38-11 (15-9 in SEC) LSU’s week started with a 15-2 midweek win over Southeastern Louisiana, entering the weekend at Texas A&M with momentum. While the Aggies won 3-1 in the first game on Saturday, the Tigers bounced back in the second game of the doubleheader with a 2-1 win to set up a decisive rubber game on Sunday. There, LSU fell again, 6-4, to drop the series. Previous Ranking: No. 4Weekly Record: 2-0Overall Record: 35-10 (15-9 in ACC) While North Carolina did not have a series over the weekend, they did have a pair of midweek games on Tuesday and Wednesday. Against George Mason on Tuesday, the Tar Heels won 13-4. They then dominated again on Wednesday, defeating Queens 14-3 to end a short week. Previous Ranking: No. 6 (+1)Weekly Record: 3-1Overall Record: 33-13 (16-8 in Big Ten) Oregon’s week started at No. 7 Oregon State, the fourth consecutive game between the two rivals. The Ducks again had the last laugh, winning 8-4 to take all four games. They then traveled to Michigan State over the weekend, falling 2-0 in Friday’s opener. Oregon won 13-5 on Saturday to even the series, forcing a rubber game on Sunday. There, Oregon prevailed with a 3-1 win to take the series and enter the top five in this week’s D1Baseball top 25. Previous Ranking: No. 9 (+3)Weekly Record: 4-0Overall Record: 39-11 (15-9 in SEC) Georgia’s week got underway on Tuesday, earning a 9-2 midweek victory against Kennesaw State. The Bulldogs then traveled to Missouri over the weekend, winning 9-2 on Friday and 5-2 on Saturday to clinch the series. Georgia wanted the sweep on Sunday, and got it with a 4-2 victory. Top 101Shane BeamerPuts NCAA on blast Hot3Trump By clicking "Subscribe to Newsletter", I agree to On3's Privacy Notice, Terms and use of my personal information described therein 11 (+4)Weekly Record: 3-0Overall Record: 40-9 (17-7 in SEC) Arkansas entered the week with three consecutive series losses but that didn’t stop them from playing exceptionally well against No 6-1 on Friday and 13-8 on Saturday to finish off the sweep and have soared back up in D1Baseball’s top 25 rankings 10 (+2)Weekly Record: 3-1Overall Record: 33-15 (13-11 in SEC) Auburn kicked off its week against Samford Tennessee responded with a 5-4 win in the second game one that was suspended and completed on Sunday Auburn prevailed with a 8-1 win to take the series 3 (-6)Weekly Record: 1-2Overall Record: 37-12 (14-10 in ACC) Clemson did not get in a game during the midweek slate but had a massive series over the weekend at No FSU won the opener 6-5 in 11 innings on Friday night but Clemson won 6-3 on Sunday in the front end of a doubleheader where Clemson fell 20-9 to lose the series and drop in D1Baseball’s top 25 7 (-3)Weekly Record: 2-2Overall Record: 34-12 Oregon State fell 8-4 against Oregon on Tuesday They then won 3-2 on Saturday to secure at least a series split The third game of the series will be played Sunday night USC is the only entrant into this week’s D1Baseball top 25. They replace Kansas, who was No. 25 last week. Hot3Trump, Saban blastedNIL order ripped On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsDaniela Ibarra Eddie Latigo LIVE OAK Texas – Seniors at Judson Early College Academy are preparing to walk the stage twice They aren’t taking the little time they have left together for granted “I’m going to miss my friends,“ said senior Braylon Hinton ”I’m gonna miss this community we’ve built I feel like everyone here has a sense of belonging.” especially as they support each other through heavy course loads JECA students attend high school classes and then head to college classes “Why did you want to come to school here?” KSAT asked senior Makaylin Davis but I feel like all those challenges are what is building me up.” The last four years have been a challenge for the JECA students Davis is part of the JROTC program at JECA and Judson High School Hinton works and participates in academic competitions while helping out at home with his eight siblings he said it’s hard to find free time from his schedule “I’m involved in a lot of extracurricular activities such as marching band Riggins is also the school’s first Black valedictorian all 86 seniors will graduate with a distinguished high school diploma after earning their associate’s degrees “What do you think about that?” KSAT asked Hinton “We’ve worked so hard for this,” Davis said A big part of the students’ success is Monique Broadnax and I’m just passionate about what I do,” Broadnax said that I’m able to do what’s best for kids and help guide them.” Broadnax’s guidance has prepared the seniors for the next phase of their lives She plans to attend Tuskegee University in the fall to study aviation science I think I have a good future ahead of me.” who earned a full scholarship to Washington University in St He plans to major in finance and economics After months of keeping it a secret from friends and classmates Riggins announced his plans to attend Rice University in the fall “I know that my success is not only my success,” Riggins said Copyright 2025 by KSAT - All rights reserved Daniela Ibarra joined the KSAT News team in July 2023 This isn’t her first time in the KSAT newsroom– the San Antonio native spent the summer of 2017 as an intern earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of North Texas Email Newsletters KSAT RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us KSAT Internships Careers at KSAT Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group Thanks for visiting (KVII) — Clovis High School has announced that three of its students have been chosen to participate in the 2025 Rural Opportunities for College Access New Mexico (ROCA NM) program and Liana Loucks will join the competitive four-day residential workshop aimed at supporting rural first-generation college-bound students in navigating the college search and application process hosted on a New Mexico college campus from July 23-26 offers students the chance to engage with college access professionals and representatives from institutions nationwide Participants will attend workshops on financial aid while also experiencing campus life by staying in dormitories and dining in college cafeterias ROCA NM was launched in 2021 through a partnership between Northern New Mexico College and the Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation The initiative aims to bridge the gap to college for students from rural communities Those who complete the program become eligible to apply for the Davis New Mexico Scholarship which covers the full cost of attendance at one of six out-of-state partner colleges Additional flights create nonstop service to college towns and build on Delta’s well-positioned domestic network to give customers convenient flight options  getting to the biggest college football matchups just got easier Delta is launching its largest-ever college football flying schedule with the addition of more than 40 additional flights to help fans cover more ground tailgate longer and celebrate bigger.  “College football is one of the great American traditions and Delta is excited to help bring even more fans to the games that matter to them the most,” said Amy Martin – Vice President North America Network Planning “With these increases Delta is adding about 8,000 additional seats for customers making it easier and more convenient for fans to be there for every kickoff These extra flights will support some of this season’s most-anticipated matchups Texas at Ohio State and several Notre Dame games.  These added flights are in addition to Delta’s regularly scheduled operation that is well equipped to get customers to key rivalries conference match ups and other big games with either a direct flight or with less than one layover.   A full list of our schedule increase can be viewed below:  Baton Rouge (BTR) - Greenville (GSP)  South Bend (SBN) - Northwest Arkansas (XNA)  Raleigh-Durham (RDU) - South Bend (SBN)​  Columbia (CAE) - Oklahoma City (OKC)  Oklahoma City (OKC) - Knoxville (TYS)  Oklahoma City (OKC) - Birmingham (BHM)  Columbus (CMH) - Los Angeles (LAX)  Eastern Iowa (CID) - Los Angeles (LAX)  Austin (AUS) - Northwest Arkansas (XNA)  Baton Rouge (BTR) - Oklahoma City (OKC)  and Delta is excited to help bring even more fans to the game that matter to them most,” Amy Martin Vice President North America Network Planning Delta is adding about 8,000 additional seats for customers Delta said it will add more than 40 flights to its schedule to help fans get around the country to watch their favorite college football teams in action The airline singled out games featuring LSU vs and many games involving Notre Dame as part of its football-related flight schedule Delta said its additional flights will include easier out-and-back trips that will take off on Fridays and return on Sundays More than two-dozen cities will be getting more service during the college football season You can see Delta’s full college football flight schedule here. The event raises money for first-generation college students at Otis where a staggering 30% of students are the first in their families to attend a four-year college or university.This year Florida native Madison Bigger was the recipient of the Mandy Einstein Fashion Scholarship which recognized "her boundary-pushing designs and passion for sustainability," according to the Host Committee who added that Bigger embodied the creativity that the award honored.  Thelma Golden will celebrate Lauren Halsey and U.K.-based singer Griff will take the stage featured A-list designers and Otis College standouts who earned scholarships for innovation in Fashion Design lawyers say Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe showed injuries consistent with a dog attack and plan to present a case against Chloe a German Shepherd who was re-homed by the owner's of the house where the cop's body was found in a snowbank Magazine’s takeaways on five notable topics from President Donald Trump’s first 100 days of his second term consumers are stocking up on household items and bites from THEBlvd and Hinoki & the Bird You would think that all of this would scare high-earning parents into socking money away especially since many forms of financial aid for college are for students who can demonstrate financial need I have found that most of my peers (including high earners) with teenage kids aren't in a hurry to worry about college costs so earning a lot and having more assets will not help my kids qualify for considerable (or any) financial aid for school If our household income and assets are going to hold my kids back from receiving many types of financial aid for college then it seems crazy to act like I am off the hook for all college costs I'm not saying all high-earning parents should agree to pay for college in its entirety but I am saying that most of us could save something for school during the 18-year period before our kids leave the nest The average student loan debt most borrowers carry scares me especially since many repayment plans for federal and private student loans last for up to 20 or 25 years Setting them up to make student loan payments until they're well into their 40s but I absolutely hate the idea of my kids beginning their adult lives with a considerable debt burden this is a time when they might want to start a family or begin saving up to purchase a home of their own I've heard the argument that some parents worked and paid for college as they went in-state school was $11,610 for the 2024-2025 academic year and it doesn't include the average annual cost for room and board ($13,310) This means the average cost for a four-year degree from a public college is currently around six figures While it's possible for students to work during school most can't juggle earning that much and excelling in their studies compared to $1,543 for those with a bachelor's degree and $1,840 for graduates with a master's degree I plan to urge my kids to attend one of our excellent state schools for more affordable tuition and to help them find a degree program that applies to the actual workforce and provides a solid foundation for their financial future This means no "feel-good" degree programs that don't apply to real-world jobs or industries We have already started that conversation in our household I cannot think of a better investment I could make than paying for my children's undergraduate education they're going to need all the help they can get Ohio — Belmont College and WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital have announced a partnership aimed at enhancing the college's radiology program which promises to bring significant improvements for students and healthcare services in the region "Having this partnership will allow our students to have the opportunities for more clinical sites There's so much demand for radiologic technologists right now that we are having a hard time keeping up with the demand," said Carrie White vice president of academic affairs at Belmont College will undergo a transition this summer with an updated curriculum and a new interim director who is also the Radiology Director at Wheeling Hospital "My biggest priority for them [students] right now is to just make sure they can achieve their graduation goals for 2026 We want to make sure they will be able to sit for their registry and make sure they meet all their criteria," Bond said Paul Gasparro emphasized the importance of the partnership but when you come up with a partnership with a major hospital in your area you're ensuring the future success of the program Students will be training in one of the major locations where they will be working You can't beat that," Gasparro said Local career opportunities were a focal point during the announcement with the partners aiming to ensure that local students have job opportunities to meet healthcare needs in the area radiology is one of the key components we provide at the hospital and making sure that we have a stable workforce a development of individuals going into the field is vitally important for us," said David Phillips vice president and COO of WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital "So whenever we can help out in the field we're going to make sure we do that." Saying it has the least impact on agricultural lands, displaces the fewest homes and avoids the headwaters of Spring Creek, PennDOT is recommending the Central alternative for the U.S Route 322 State College Area Connector Project (Click here for a large version of the map on the PennDOT website.) PennDOT has been considering three options for the project — North Central and South — which will overhaul a section of U.S will create a limited-access highway that improves road safety even with the increase in traffic that's expected PennDOT will hold a public meeting with the Federal Highway Administration that includes updated information on the project from 4-8 p.m The SCAC website lists the pros and cons of each of the options PennDOT has been studying which is listed as the "recommended preferred alternative." The website also provides updated maps and information ahead of the May 8 meeting Have a tip for the WPSU newsroom? Email radionews@psu.edu A Chambersburg man died in State College last week after being electrocuted during a severe storm, according to the borough's police department. The Centre County coroner identified the man as 22-year-old Bryce Lowman, according to the Centre Daily Times. He was pronounced dead at scene in the 1500 block of University Drive in State College soon after police fire and EMS companies responded at about 7:16 p.m Lowman had been trying to put out a mulch fire near a utility pole when an active electric current went through him A severe storm was passing through the State College area at the time of the incident Police said many trees and utility lines were damaged the man was attempting to put out a mulch fire in the 1500 block of University Drive when he encountered an active electric current from a nearby utility pole The Centre Daily Times reported that 35,000 customers lost power from the storm State College police warned people to not approach downed lines or areas where lines may be compromised and to instead call 911 or utility companies Come on down!: McConnellsburg woman's retirement dream comes true on 'The Price is Right' Armed robbery: Child held at gunpoint during robbery at Chambersburg house party, police say Amber South can be reached at asouth@publicopinionnews.com Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInIRVING Texas (Huskers.com) - The College Football Playoff (CFP) Management Committee has appointed Troy Dannen athletics director at the University of Nebraska long-time college administrator and former athletics director at the University of Kansas University of Arkansas and the University of Pittsburgh who recently became the athletic director at Southern Methodist University who stepped down from the committee for personal reasons “We are pleased to have Troy and Jeff join the committee,” Clark said “Troy brings a long commitment to college athletics to our group and previous experience as a member of the FCS Selection Committee as the first chairman of the CFP selection committee (2014-15) will step in immediately and provide an experienced voice in the room.” Troy Dannen is in his second year as athletics director at the University of Nebraska His first year in Lincoln was quite a success as the Husker baseball program won its first Big Ten Tournament title the men’s track and field team captured the Big Ten Outdoor crown and the women’s track and field team posted its second straight top-10 NCAA finish Husker athletic teams have continued to excel at a high level in 2024-25 highlighted by a Final Four trip for the volleyball team and a national runner-up finish by the wrestling program Dannen has been a leader in charting the course for a new era of collegiate athletics serving from 2021-23 as a member of the NCAA Constitution Committee and the Division I Transformation Committee He also previously served as the chair of the NCAA Football Competition Committee and was an executive committee member of the Football Oversight Committee Dannen came to Lincoln after serving as athletics director at the University of Washington He helped guide the Huskies’ transition to the Big Ten Conference and oversaw a Husky football program that reached its first College Football Playoff National Championship in January 2024 Dannen was the athletics director at Tulane University from 2015-23 Green Wave student-athletes earned 49 All-America honors a national championship and 21 conference championships Tulane football won its first American Athletic Conference football championship en route to a Cotton Bowl victory over Southern California Dannen began his career in collegiate athletics with an eight-year stint as the athletics director at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) from 2008-15 Dannen served as the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s Executive Director for seven years and graduated from UNI in 1989 with a degree in communications Click here to subscribe to our 10/11 NOW daily digest and breaking news alerts delivered straight to your email inbox by Robert Locklear (WSET) — Whether you're planning to attend a graduation ceremony or adjusting your commute plans to avoid traffic this list has all the dates for college graduations coming up in the ABC13 viewing area MARSHALL — A major road construction project on Highway 19/College Drive begins today The reconstruction will close Highway 19 from Fairgrounds Road to the Highway 68/Highway 59 intersection Traffic is detouring to County Road 7 and Highway 23 The Minnesota Department of Transportation plans to complete the project in four stages to minimize disruptions Stage 1 begins with 4th Street remaining open Later stages will involve closures on Saratoga Street with adjustments to accommodate seasonal activities Construction is expected to pause on October 26 visit the Minnesota Department of Transportation website KKCK - Today's Hit Music Employment Opportunities