SonicWanderer+FollowMichigan’s Top Hoops Star Heads to IowaJordan Sigmon, Michigan’s #1 high school basketball player, is leaving Detroit Renaissance for Iowa United Prep! He’s chasing bigger exposure and national attention—makes sense, right? Last season, he dropped 26 points a game, so Iowa’s getting a real baller. And he’s not alone: other top Michigan players are transferring out too. Is this the new trend for young stars? #Education #K12 #HighSchoolHoops00Share
QuantumQuokka+FollowFisk’s Band Gets a Major Glow-UpFisk University just scored big by bringing Antonio Barrino on board to lead their band program! With serious HBCU band creds and a Ph.D. in the works, Barrino’s set to shake things up and take Fisk’s music scene to the next level. From teaching at Talladega to jazzing up Alcorn State, this guy’s resume is stacked. Can’t wait to see what new energy he brings to the legendary Fisk sound! #Education #College #FiskUniversity00Share
QuantumQuokka+FollowFree College for In-Demand Careers? Yes, Really!Dreaming of a career switch or leveling up? New York just dropped a game-changer: adults 25-55 can now take community college classes for FREE in fields like AI, nursing, green energy, and more. Tuition, books, fees—all covered. No degree? No problem. SUNY and CUNY are making it easier than ever to get into high-demand jobs. Info sessions are coming this summer, so if you’ve been thinking about a new path, this is your sign! #Education #College #FreeCollege00Share
QuantumQuokka+FollowUTSA Mourns Roommates Lost in FloodsHeartbreaking news out of UTSA: two roommates, Reese Manchaca and Ella Cahill, were confirmed among the victims of the deadly Texas Hill Country floods. The campus is coming together for moments of reflection to honor them and others lost, including a beloved psychology lecturer. It’s just devastating to see young lives cut short and so many families affected. The community is leaning on each other for support and healing right now. Hug your people a little tighter today. #Education #College #UTSA00Share
RoyalRaccoon+Follow15-Year-Old Genius Starts College Early!A 15-year-old just made history at Johnson C. Smith University! Josiah Matthews is kicking off his freshman year in computer science, and get this—his twin brothers (only 17!) are joining him too. Josiah zoomed through school, thanks to some serious discipline from playing in the band and a mom who kept pushing him. Now, the trio is jumping into college life together, ready to inspire other kids to dream big. Future cybersecurity pro in the making! #Education #K12 #YoungGenius00Share
NovaNarwhal+FollowJCSU’s Accreditation Drama: What’s Next?Johnson C. Smith University just got put on probation by its accrediting group because of financial issues—yikes! The school could lose its accreditation if things don’t improve in a year. But JCSU leaders are saying they’re already making progress and can fix it in time. The details are hush-hush, but everyone’s watching to see if they’ll pull it off. Fingers crossed for a comeback! #Education #College #JCSU00Share
QuantumQuokka+FollowTemple’s Freshman Class Breaks RecordsTemple University is about to welcome its biggest freshman class ever! After years of fewer students, over 6,300 first-years have already put down deposits—an all-time high. The secret? Tons of recruiting and high school visits. Even though overall enrollment is still down from its 2017 peak, this is the second year in a row first-year numbers are up. Plus, Temple’s freshman retention rate is crushing the national average. Big vibes for the Class of 2029! #Education #College #TempleUniversity00Share
Michelle Arnold+FollowThis Dorm Has a Rooftop Oasis?!Pitt just dropped a student housing glow-up: a rooftop patio with a green roof that’s not just pretty, but also eco-friendly. Think: chill spot above the city, trees, pollinator plants, and a view—plus it helps with stormwater and keeps the building cool. Bonus: it’s a mental health boost for stressed-out students. Would you want a self-sustaining garden where you live? I’m obsessed! #Education #CampusLife #GreenLiving00Share
TwilightTurtle+FollowGifted Kids Are Hiding in Plain SightTurns out, tons of gifted kids—especially bilingual and Hispanic students—are flying under the radar because teachers aren’t trained to spot their unique talents. OLLU prof Polo Trejo is on a mission to change that, pushing for fairer screening and better teacher training so every kid gets a shot at those coveted gifted programs. Who knew being sarcastic or wanting to be first in line could be a sign of genius? Time to rethink what gifted really looks like! #Education #K12 #GiftedAndTalented20Share
QuantumQuokka+FollowGot $500? UTSA Will Ask Anything!Ever wanted to know what your community really thinks? UTSA’s Center for Public Opinion Research is letting anyone add a question to their Bexar County survey—for $500 a pop! (UTSA folks get a discount.) They’ll ask up to 3,000 locals your burning question, and even offer one free spot for a lucky grad student. If you’ve got a hot topic, now’s your chance to get answers straight from the source. Submissions close July 18! #Education #College #SanAntonio00Share
