NICOLE CORNELL

Nov 24 2025EDUCATION

Breaking Barriers: How Education is Changing Lives Behind Bars

In the heart of Michigan, a unique program is giving incarcerated women a second chance at life. Eastern Michigan University's College in Prison program is offering inmates at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility the opportunity to pursue bachelor's degrees and explore over 15 fields of study. This initiative is part of 13 educational partnerships with the ...

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Nov 23 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebs Turning a Year Wiser: November 23, 2025 Edition

November 23, 2025, marks a special day for many stars. It's not just any day; it's the day when several famous faces add another candle to their birthday cakes. From TV hosts to singers, actors to models, this date is packed with notable birthdays. Robin Roberts, a well-known TV personality, is celebrating her 65th birthday. She's not just on TV; she's also made an ...

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Nov 21 2025EDUCATION

A Montana Student's Big Shot at a Famous Scholarship

A student from the University of Montana is in the running for a prestigious award. This isn't just any award—it's the Rhodes Scholarship. It's a big deal because it helps students study at the University of Oxford in England. The student's name is Nicole Girten. She's not just any student, though. She's already making waves as an education reporter for local newspap...

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Nov 19 2025CELEBRITIES

Sisters Sparkle and Shine in Sabrina's Playful Concert Moment

Sabrina Carpenter's "Short n' Sweet" tour has been a whirlwind of fun and surprises, and the recent Los Angeles shows were no exception. The singer has made a habit of playfully "arresting" her celebrity guests, and this time, it was the Fanning sisters, Elle and Dakota, who found themselves in the spotlight. Dressed in matching lingerie-inspired outfits, the sisters...

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Nov 18 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebs Can't Get Enough of These Personal Lockets

Monica Rich Kosann's journey from photographer to jewelry designer is quite the story. She started by capturing intimate moments for big names like Usher and Jennifer Lopez. But it was her unique idea of putting these photos in vintage lockets that sparked her jewelry career. The lockets she designs are not just any jewelry. They are special because they hold person...

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Nov 17 2025BUSINESS

Acrisure's New Storyteller: A Fresh Face for a Growing Giant

Acrisure, a big name in the insurance world, has just hired Aaron Radelet to be its new chief corporate affairs officer. This is a new job for the company, and it shows they're serious about telling their story to the world. Radelet comes from Walgreens Boots Alliance, where he was in charge of communications. He's excited about Acrisure's future and thinks the compa...

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Nov 15 2025EDUCATION

A Quick Gas Scare at a Local School

A school in Altoona had to empty out early Friday because of a gas smell in one of its classrooms. The Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center quickly got to work, calling in the fire department and the gas company to check things out. By 10 a. m. , the experts gave the all-clear, and everyone could go back inside. While no one was seriously hurt, about 20 stud...

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Nov 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Where Are the Dancing Stars Now?

Joey Graziadei, the winner of season 33, made a big splash with his cha-cha and freestyle dances. He and his partner, Jenna Johnson, scored big, with a perfect 30 for their cha-cha and a 29 for their freestyle. Graziadei was overjoyed, calling the whole experience "unbelievable. " He's been engaged to Kelsey Anderson since 2024, and the couple lives in Los Angeles. ...

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Nov 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Hillman College Welcomes a Fresh Class: Netflix Revives A Different World

Netflix has given the green light to a new chapter of "A Different World, " bringing the beloved Hillman College back to life. This time, the focus shifts to Deborah Wayne, the daughter of the iconic Dwayne Wayne and Whitney Gilbert, as she starts her journey at the historic Black university. The show will explore her efforts to step out of her parents' shadow and cr...

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Nov 11 2025EDUCATION

Universities Play Hide and Seek with DEI

Universities are getting creative to keep their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs running despite federal pushback. Some schools are openly defiant, while others are sneaky, renaming their DEI offices to avoid scrutiny. A few are genuinely trying to comply with new rules. One activist, Nicole Neily, sees three types of schools. First, there are the bol...

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