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Revamping of Student Loans Approved by Senate
- The New York Times (new window)
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2010-03-25 |
| Ending one of the fiercest lobbying fights in Washington, the Senate voted Thursday to force private commercial banks out of the federal student loan market, cutting off billions of dollars in profits in a sweeping restructuring of financial-aid programs and redirecting most of the money to new education initiatives. | |
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College campuses an important part of Haiti relief effort
- The Daily Campus (new window)
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2010-01-28 |
| Haiti is about 1,610 miles away from Storrs. A few weeks ago, any UConn student probably wouldn’t think to donate money to Haiti in an effort to help the ongoing peace and humanitarian efforts by the United Nations, Partners in Health and many others. | |
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ConnPirg kicks off fall semester with local bands.
- University of Connecticut Arts Examiner (new window)
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2009-09-09 |
| This Friday, September 11th, The Connecticut Public Interest Research Group (ConnPirg) will be hosting an outdoor show located outside the student union. The event will feature six local bands and UConn catering will be providing free food to all students. | |
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PIRG Swipe-a-Meal offers students a chance to give back
- The Daily Campus (new window)
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2009-03-05 |
| It isn't anything new that the cost of food is rising, unemployment is going up and a growing number of Americans are being left with fewer options. In this time of economic hardship, UConn students raised $12,847 for local homeless shelters during a fundraiser by UConnPIRG. | |
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UConnPIRG supports stimulus aid bill
- The Daily Campus (new window)
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2009-02-12 |
| With the newly approved economic stimulus plan, many people expressed concern about the potential consequences of such legislation on students. As such, UConnPIRG has been an instrumental voice for students. | |
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ConnPIRG Boosts Youth Vote
- The Trinity Tripod (new window)
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2008-11-11 |
| Trinity College students were part of one of the largest youth voter turnouts in U.S. In the months leading up to last week's election, the New Voter's Project, a division of Connecticut Peer Interest Research Group (ConnPIRG), helped rally Trinity students and register them to vote. | |
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Youth voter turnout higher than ever
- The Daily Campus (new window)
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2008-11-11 |
| The 2008 presidential election saw 52-53 percent of eligible 18-29-year-olds cast their votes, an increase of 3.4 million from the 2004 election, according to The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE). | |
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Students turn out to vote in record numbers
- UConn Advance (new window)
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2008-11-10 |
| One of President Michael Hogan’s First Year Experience students rushed into class late Nov. 4. He explained that he had been working the polls at the Mansfield Community Center, where students were waiting up to three hours in line to vote. | |
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Young voters to play large role in election
- The Daily Campus (new window)
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2008-11-03 |
| There will be 29 million voters between the ages of 18 and 24 who will be eligible to vote in the upcoming Presidential election. Only a day away, the young voters are expected to be more influential in the final outcome than in previous years. | |
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'Shelter' boosts DIY ethics
- The Daily Campus (new window)
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2008-10-22 |
| Tuesday night ConnPIRG hosted a free showing of "Shelter: A Squatumentary," a documentary studying the lives of squatters: people who live in, or make use of, abandoned buildings. | |
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Campus Group ConnPIRG Urges Impressive Student Activism
- The Trinity Tripod (new window)
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2008-10-21 |
| Connecticut Public Interest Research Group (ConnPIRG), a student-run, student-funded organization that has been an active part of Trinity College's community service program for over 30 years. ConnPIRG (along with the University of Connecticut [UConn] Storrs's and UConn Greater Hartford's chapters), focuses on stopping global warming, eliminating hunger and homelessness, and increasing youth voter turnout. | |
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Snarski-Pierce '09 For Office: Interview With Trinity's Politician
- The Trinity Tripod (new window)
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2008-10-21 |
| This week, Carver Diserens '09 interviews Bryce Snarski-Pierce '09 of Norwich, Conn. Snarski-Pierce is running for State Representative of Connecticut's fourth district. | |
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Wily students save money on costly college textbooks
- New Haven Register (new window)
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2008-10-12 |
| Working two jobs while she attends Southern Connecticut State University doesn't provide Lauren Kowtko with enough money to cover the cost of her textbooks. | |
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Lots of new voters ready for Nov. 4
- The Record-Journal (new window)
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2008-10-11 |
| More than 69,000 new voters from 18 to 29 years old have registered in Connecticut so far this year. | |
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Where UConn Goes From Here
- The Daily Campus (new window)
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2008-03-26 |
| Tuesday afternoon, the University of Connecticut took an important step in its growing reputation as an environmental leader by acknowledging that humans have caused global warming and pledging to take action. | |
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Group Works To Develop Community Bike Program For Students
- Daily Campus (new window)
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2008-02-27 |
| Members of the UConn Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), EcoHusky, Office of Environmental Policy (OEP) and ConnPIRG are collaborating to try to bring a community bike program to campus. | |
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Group Seeks to Reduce Plastic Water Bottle Use, The Trinity Tripod
- The Trinity Tripod (new window)
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2008-02-19 |
| The Trinity College community consumes many plastic water bottles every day. Most of this plastic is never recycled and inevitably ends up in the trash. In response, Trinity students have started a campaign to completely phase out water bottles on campus. | |
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New Law May Save You Bundles
- Daily Campus (new window)
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2008-02-15 |
| A new law under consideration in the U.S. Senate which would save students money could also mean fewer book bundles on shelves in the Co-op. | |
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College Textbook Bill Should be Passed (LTE)
- Daily Campus (new window)
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2008-02-15 |
| The House passed the College Textbook Affordability Act of 2007 on Feb 7. This is a definitive step in the right direction. Once the president signs the act, college students everywhere should celebrate in full force. | |
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Students Face Uphill Battle Against Textbook Costs
- Fairfield University Mirror (new window)
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2007-11-08 |
| Fairfield English professor Ruth Anne Baumgartner can remember paying $100 for all of her textbooks back in college. Today, students pay that much, sometimes more, for only one book. | |
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Waking The 'Sleeping Giant'
- UConn Daily Campus (new window)
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2007-11-06 |
| UConnPIRG hosted Rep. Joe Courtney to recognize the work he did in helping to pass the College Cost Reduction and Access Act - which was a bill signed into law in September that increased federal financial aid spending to $20 billion - the largest increase in financial aid since the G.I. bill in 1944. | |
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Young Voices Demand Green Agenda In D.C.
- UConn Daily Campus (new window)
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2007-11-05 |
| Over 30 UConn students will be among a crowd of thousands of American youth converging on Washington, D.C. today, rallying and lobbying their legislators to address climate change. | |
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Political Organizations Campaign to Raise Awareness
- Trinity College Tripod (new window)
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2007-10-30 |
| As the 2008 presidential election approaches, the question of political activity on the Trinity College campus is of increasing importance. | |
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Voices Of Homelessness Speak
- UConn Daily Campus (new window)
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2007-10-24 |
| An eye-opening panel organized by ConnPIRG spoke last night in Konover Auditorium about their experiences with homelessness. The three panelists, David, Kate and Jeff, presented honest and real stories that touched the hearts and minds of many in the audiences. Their testimonies reminded listeners that homelessness has the potential to affect anyone. | |
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State Legislators Fight For Lower Book Costs
- UConn Daily Campus (new window)
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2007-10-10 |
| The increasingly steep price of textbooks has university students digging deep into their wallets, but states across the U.S. are passing legislation in hopes of cutting costs. Connecticut was one of six states that has already signed legislation requiring publishers to inform faculty of the price and revisions of their textbooks, according to a ConnPIRG news release. | |
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Campaign Fights To End Homelessness
- UConn Daily Campus (new window)
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2007-10-09 |
| UConn is taking initiative and trying to take the right steps in aiding the battle against poverty. And even though UConn is one school trying to make a difference, it is not alone in the effort. The One Campaign has gotten more campuses involved, and together a true impact can be made. | |
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ConnPIRG Hosts Car Show
- UConn Daily Campus (new window)
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2007-10-03 |
| Environmental enthusiasts and car aficionados will converge for the "Clean Air Car Show," which is just a part of ConnPIRG's larger movement, "Campus Climate Challenge." Two hybrid, high-efficiency cars will be displayed and salespeople will attend to inform students about them. | |
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Bush Signs College Cost Reduction Act
- UConn Daily Campus (new window)
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2007-09-28 |
| President Bush signed the College Cost Reduction and Access Act into law Thursday, after Congress put up a nine-month battle to pass the legislation that will increase financial aid for college students. The law increases the maximum federal Pell Grant award from $4,050 to $5,400 over the next five years and more students will be eligible for the grant, according to U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney (D-2nd), who is a member of the Committee on Education and Labor. | |
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Bush Signs College Aid Bill Into Law
- New London Day (new window)
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2007-09-28 |
| President Bush signed legislation Thursday that will make college more affordable for students in need. The new law provides $20 billion for the Federal Pell Grant Program, which offers scholarships to students from low- and middle-income families. | |
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The Poster Child
- Hartford Courant (new window)
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2007-09-24 |
| President Bush is poised to sign legislation overhauling the nation's college student loan program, and University of Connecticut senior Trea McPherson can claim some credit for the success. | |
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