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- 1Penn GSE creates education entrepreneurship scholarship with $3 million gift●Penn GSE establishes master’s in education entrepreneurship scholarship with $3 million gift
The University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education has established a new scholarship for its master's program in education entrepreneurship, funded by a $3 million gift. The scholarship will support students in the program, which trains entrepreneurs developing education ventures. The gift strengthens the school's efforts to make the graduate degree more accessible to aspiring education innovators.
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The Texas Rangers have been eliminated from Major League Baseball's playoff race after losing to the Minnesota Twins. The defeat mathematically ended their hopes of reaching the postseason this year. The result is being reported across baseball coverage, with attention on what went wrong for a Rangers team that had held playoff aspirations deep into the season.
- 3Heat grant Dennis Smith Jr.'s longtime NBA wish●Heat quietly just granted Dennis Smith Jr.'s longtime NBA wish
The Miami Heat have reportedly granted Dennis Smith Jr.'s longtime wish, according to reporting from All U Can Heat. The story suggests the signing fulfills an aspiration the veteran guard has held throughout his NBA career, though the specifics of what that wish entailed are not detailed in the available coverage. Fans of the guard, a former lottery pick, are discussing the move as a notable second-chance opportunity in Miami.
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Fifty-one startups presented their solutions in demonstration sessions under the Philippines Department of Trade and Industry's ASPIRE program. The pitches showcased a range of innovative products and services developed by early-stage companies seeking support, exposure and potential partnerships through the government-backed initiative.
- 5Brock launches Canada's first musical theatre and education double degree●Brock launches Canada’s first double degree in musical theatre and education
Brock University in Ontario has introduced Canada's first double degree combining musical theatre and teacher education. Students will be able to train in performance while earning credentials to teach, a pathway that has not existed in Canada until now. The programme positions Brock as a distinctive destination for aspiring musical theatre educators.