South Dakota billionaire philanthropist T. Denny Sanford will have San Diego-based National University renamed in his honor.Sanford and the university announced Tuesday the school will be renamed Sanford National University. A formal launch is planned next July.Forbes reports Sanford has pledged $350 million to National University. The private, nonprofit school plans to dedicate the money to lowering the cost of college education for working adults, among other goals.Started in 1971, National University offers both online and campus-based programs for adult learners, and has about 28,000 students. Sanford previously donated $150 million to National University System to expand programs that include helping children learn skills in cooperation, communication and tolerance and helping teachers inspire students.In 2015, National University’s school of education was renamed Sanford College of Education. … [Read more...] about National University to become Sanford National University
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Universal opening stunt show based on Bourne franchise
Universal Orlando is opening a stunt show based on filmgoers’ favorite amnesiac ex-CIA assassin.The Bourne Stuntacular, which opens next spring, is based on the Jason Bourne film franchise that has starred Matt Damon, Jeremy Renner and Julia Stiles.Universal officials said in a news release Tuesday that the show will have stuntpeople performing with high tech props in front of an enormous LED screen that gives the illusion they’re on a globe-trotting chase.The show is opening at Universal Studios Florida in the former location of the Terminator 2: 3-D attraction. … [Read more...] about Universal opening stunt show based on Bourne franchise
What’s on: National City hosts Family Tennis Day
National City: Want to try tennis for the first time? Or are you an experienced player looking for some fun with the tennis community? Come to Family Tennis Day from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, 10/12 at EL Toyon Park, 2005 E. 4th St. All ages and experience levels welcome. No registration required and equipment will be provided. Do some fun drills and hit for prizes! A free follow-up drop-in tennis class will be offered for beginner adults wanting to learn more. Call (619) 299-8647. Hosted by the city of National City and the San Diego District Tennis Association.City Councils: (Oct. 10-16)Chula Vista, 276 Fourth Ave.: 5 p.m. TuesdayImperial Beach, 825 Imperial Beach Blvd.: 6 p.m. Wednesday Lemon Grove, 3146 School Lane: 6 p.m. Tuesday National City, 1243 National City Blvd.: 6 p.m. Tuesday School Boards:Chula Vista Elementary School District, Education Service and Support Center, 84 East J St.: 6 p.m. National School District (National City), 1500 N Ave.: 6 p.m. Wednesday Santee School … [Read more...] about What’s on: National City hosts Family Tennis Day
Afghan official: Bomb goes off inside classroom, wounds 19
An Afghan official says a bomb has gone off inside a classroom in eastern Ghazni province, wounding at least 19 university students.Arif Noori, spokesman for the provincial governor, says 12 of the wounded are female students of the Ghazni University, located on the outskirts of the provincial capital, the city of Ghazni. Noori added that two of the wounded are in critical condition.No one immediately claimed responsibility for Tuesday’s attack.Last month a magnetic explosive device attached to a mini bus belonging to the same university detonated, killing the driver. Noori says five students were also wounded in that blast. The Taliban are active in the province and regularly launch attacks against security forces there. … [Read more...] about Afghan official: Bomb goes off inside classroom, wounds 19
9 British students urged to leave Egypt after 2 detained
Britain’s Edinburgh University says two of its students studying in Cairo were recently detained and subsequently released by Egyptian authorities.According to a statement emailed to The Associated Press on Friday by the university’s press office, all nine of its students in the city were urged to return home. The statement said the university had concerns for their safety and well-being.It wasn’t clear when the detentions took place but since Sept. 20 anti-government protests, several foreigners have been detained, released and deported amid an unprecedented crackdown in which more than 2,900 people have been arrested.Academic freedom in Egypt was put in question after the 2016 abduction, torture and killing of Italian graduate student Giulio Regeni, who was researching trade unions in Egypt. … [Read more...] about 9 British students urged to leave Egypt after 2 detained