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Washington University prioritizes need-based aid after years of low socioeconomic diversity

2 years 8 months ago
Washington University in St. Louis — criticized a decade ago for rock-bottom low-income enrollment — says it has carved out spaces for economically disadvantaged students as part of a new plan to increase need-based aid. Late last year, the university announced that 21% of its freshmen were Pell eligible, meaning they showed financial need after filling out a federal student aid application, and 17% were the first in their families to attend college. Currently, Pell-eligible students make up…
Annelise Hanshaw

3 Men Charged with Kidnapping, Beating Woman in South St. Louis Church

2 years 8 months ago
Police were called to the Patch neighborhood in south St. Louis over the weekend after a woman was found bound by ropes and bleeding from the head. She later told police she had been confined against her will at a church in the city.  Three men have been charged with felony kidnapping and assult related to the incident.
Ryan Krull

Alton Little Theater Announces The 91st Season Of Live Theater At The Showplace

2 years 8 months ago
ALTON - The 91st Season at ALT officially launches on March 1st, 2024, but here is a sneak peek at the plans to "Sparkle" with so many choices of true Entertainment! Yes, there will be new, familiar, beloved plays and stories of inspiration (that also tickle the funny bone)......and given the National divides and polarization, ALT re-states its mission to create a safe space where people can just cast aside the worries of the world for a few hours and enjoy themselves. Kevin Frakes (Artistic Director) and Lee Cox (Executive Director) focus on giving patrons enjoyment and producing works that mean so much to them, and introducing some new Directors to ALT's Line-up. For the 91st Season, this means FIVE Mainstage productions and an additional FIVE Extra, Extra Entertainment Shows -- so that Theater-lovers have Choice AND something to see almost every month -- and who knows, ALT might add another show or concert and likely will as the 91st Season officially starts June 1st, 2024 and run

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