Tag: student_support

Rice University Receives $25 Million Gift for Student Support and Gateway Project

24 Aug 2026 12:03 p.m.

Rice University secures a $25 million gift from James and Lauren Whitehurst to fund the Sallyport Fellows Program for first-generation and limited-income students, alongside support for the Gateway Project and new science communication initiatives.

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California Launches Universal TK, Free Meals, and Historic Student Supports

19 Aug 2026 5:18 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office

California fully implements Universal Transitional Kindergarten and free school meals for all students. Historic investments in mental health, literacy, and special education are yielding improved academic outcomes statewide.

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