The 20-year-old Seyer is an Oran native who entered the pageant as “Miss Scott County USA.†She is a junior at Lindenwood University studying International Management and Marketing.
In addition to her crown, Seyer earned Special Recognition in the Interview portion of the judging, as well as winning the title of Miss Congeniality. Her parents are Sherry and Tom Seyer, who live in Oran. » Read more after the jump →
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The success of a grass seed developed in the 1980s at New Mexico State University shows the kind of success possible when university researchers work closely with commercial businesses.
“This sets a model for the larger university,” NMSU President Michael Martin said during a ceremony last week that recognized the million-dollar point in royalties the university has received from the sales of a Bermuda grass variety developed at NMSU. The unique, warm-season grass  NuMex Sahara  was bred in 1987 by Arden A. Baltensperger, now emeritus professor of agronomy in the College of Agriculture and Home Economics’ Department of Plant & Environmental Sciences. » Read more after the jump →
Texas A&M International University has been named the recipient of a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for its “Mathematics and Engineering Best†Program.The award is from the NSF’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Program. It was created through a collaborative university effort including the department of mathematical and physical sciences, the Office of Grant Resources and other program offices. » Read more after the jump →
When Dr. Aage Moller created the UTD Moller Scholarship for Veterans of the War in Iraq, he did it because he thought it was the natural thing to do. Veterans “are treated so badly after they come home. You’d think the government would reward them,” he said. “Giving them an education will start a new life.”
To get started, he donated $15,000 and said he plans to continue to donate a substantial amount to the fund annually.
His wife, Dr. Margareta Moller, said her husband just did what he thought was right. » Read more after the jump →
The University of Melbourne is offering Australia’s largest postgraduate scholarship program with 436 places valued at a total of more than $20 million.
Melbourne has the largest and most generous scholarship program covering the living expenses of postgraduate research scholars across a wide range of disciplines.
University of Melbourne Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor John McKenzie says the University seeks the best and brightest minds across Australia to apply to do their postgraduate research study at Melbourne. » Read more after the jump →
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WISCONSIN RAPIDS — It was a bittersweet week for Sheboygan North senior Hannah Willis.
Saturday’s WIAA Division 1 State Cross Country Meet didn’t quite go as planned. Held on a blustery day at Ridges Golf Course, Willis started quickly but was soon gasping for air, the victim of an ill-timed asthma attack.
Willis, the lone Division 1 entry from the area, faltered down the stretch and finished 95th (in 16 minutes, 16 seconds). » Read more after the jump →
U.S. Bancorp announced Friday it has made a $10,000 contribution to a scholarship program run by the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NHSMBA).
The society has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships to 56 Hispanic graduate students in the last year. “This is our inaugural sponsorship of this program and we look forward to a continuing partnership that advances Hispanic individuals now and in the future,” said Carlos Amaya, vice president and manager of multicultural programs for U.S. Bank in Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee, in a statement. » Read more after the jump →