Education

Camelback Ventures Boosts Fellowship Investment to $50K, Launches 2026 Cohort

By NEW YORK TREND / March 2, 2026 / Comments Off on Camelback Ventures Boosts Fellowship Investment to $50K, Launches 2026 Cohort

Camelback Ventures, a national leader in advancing opportunity through entrepreneurship, has unveiled its 16th Fellowship Cohort, marking a major evolution in its flagship program. This year, the organization is increasing its capital investment to $50,000 per venture, up from $40,000, reflecting a renewed focus on supporting under-resourced founders building solutions at the intersection of innovation…

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Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation Brings Over $1.6 Million in Support to Children Across NY Metro Area

By Ann Brown / February 26, 2026 / Comments Off on Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation Brings Over $1.6 Million in Support to Children Across NY Metro Area

The New York metropolitan area is seeing a surge of hope and support for children facing illness and food insecurity, thanks to the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation. In 2025, the Foundation awarded more than $1.6 million in grants and Signature Impact Programs to 68 local nonprofit organizations, funding initiatives that bring joy, relief, and…

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Safety First: Why Aircraft Maintenance Won’t Rush Into New Technology

By NEW YORK TREND / February 22, 2026 / Comments Off on Safety First: Why Aircraft Maintenance Won’t Rush Into New Technology

As artificial intelligence, automation, and digital modeling tools transform industries worldwide, the aviation maintenance sector is taking a more measured approach. For companies like FL Technics, innovation must always pass one critical test: proven safety value. Aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul — commonly known as MRO — operates under some of the strictest regulatory standards…

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HBCU Green Fund Amplifies Youth Climate Leadership at COP30, Launches Power of 10 Campaign

By NEW YORK TREND / February 9, 2026 / Comments Off on HBCU Green Fund Amplifies Youth Climate Leadership at COP30, Launches Power of 10 Campaign

At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the HBCU Green Fund, in partnership with its youth-led Sustainable Africa Futures Network, connected climate leaders from 18 countries to showcase innovative youth-driven solutions and launch the global Power of 10 Campaign. The initiative aims to raise $10 for every HBCU student to support climate projects in frontline communities, empowering…

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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Pledges $30K to Black-Led Cancer Research

By NEW YORK TREND / January 11, 2026 / Comments Off on Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Pledges $30K to Black-Led Cancer Research

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. announced a $30,000 donation to the Ora Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation, a Black tech-based cancer charity dedicated to transforming how cancer is treated and improving outcomes for communities most affected by the disease. The contribution underscores a new national partnership focused on raising awareness and generating critical funding to…

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WalletHub Names Princeton and Swarthmore Top Schools in 2026 College Rankings

By NEW YORK TREND / December 21, 2025 / Comments Off on WalletHub Names Princeton and Swarthmore Top Schools in 2026 College Rankings

With early-decision deadlines fast approaching and the cost of attending a four-year college ranging from $24,920 to $58,600 per year, WalletHub has released its 2026 Best College & University Rankings to help students and parents make informed choices. The report evaluates nearly 800 institutions across 30 metrics grouped into categories such as Student Selectivity, Cost…

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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright James Ijames Joins Columbia University as Associate Professor of Theatre

By NEW YORK TREND / August 28, 2025 / Comments Off on Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright James Ijames Joins Columbia University as Associate Professor of Theatre

The Oscar Hammerstein II Center for Theatre Studies at Columbia University School of the Arts has announced the appointment of James Ijames, the Pulitzer Prize-winning and Tony Award-nominated playwright, director, and educator, as Associate Professor of Theatre with tenure. Ijames, widely celebrated for his groundbreaking storytelling and innovative theatrical style, joins Columbia following an extensive…

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Massachusetts Tops 2025 WalletHub Rankings of U.S. School Systems; New Mexico Ranks Last

By Ann Brown / August 11, 2025 / Comments Off on Massachusetts Tops 2025 WalletHub Rankings of U.S. School Systems; New Mexico Ranks Last

With reading scores declining nationwide and uneven math progress amid inflation and economic uncertainty, WalletHub released its 2025 report on the best and worst school systems in the U.S. The study compares all 50 states plus the District of Columbia across 32 measures of quality and safety, including pupil-teacher ratio, dropout rates, and standardized test…

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CTC and Bethune Arts Elementary School Celebrate Multi-Year Partnership Transforming Arts Education

By NEW YORK TREND / July 29, 2025 / Comments Off on CTC and Bethune Arts Elementary School Celebrate Multi-Year Partnership Transforming Arts Education

Since launching in fall 2021, the partnership between Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) and Bethune Arts Elementary School in Minneapolis has been redefining arts education through a multi-year, schoolwide initiative. This collaboration offers integrated arts programming at every grade level, professional development for educators, and family engagement—all designed to nurture student achievement and build community. Ann…

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DonorsChoose Partners with HBCUs to Launch ‘Quad to Classroom’ Initiative Supporting Black Educators

By NEW YORK TREND / October 15, 2024 / Comments Off on DonorsChoose Partners with HBCUs to Launch ‘Quad to Classroom’ Initiative Supporting Black Educators

On October 16, DonorsChoose, the nation’s leading tech platform for funding public school classrooms, is launching Quad to Classroom, a groundbreaking initiative designed to support classrooms led by graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This partnership aims to provide critical resources for Black educators, who play a vital role in shaping the future…

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