QuantumQuokka+FollowDetroit’s Jazz Scene Just Got a Major BoostWayne State just scored a $3.2 million gift to keep jazz alive and thriving in Detroit! Thanks to Gretchen Valade’s estate, the university’s jazz center now has a permanent fund to bring in top artists from all over. With this, Valade’s total support hits $13 million—talk about leaving a legacy! Get ready for even more epic jazz nights at WSU’s revamped Hilberry Theatre. #Education #College #DetroitJazz00Share
QuantumQuokka+FollowGrand Canyon Crashes the Mountain WestPlot twist: Grand Canyon University is joining the Mountain West Conference way earlier than planned—like, this fall! The Lopes were supposed to wait until 2026-27, but with all the conference chaos (hello, Pac-12 shakeup), they’re jumping in now. GCU’s basketball squad has been on fire lately, and their wild student section (the Havocs) is about to make MW games even more intense. Get ready for some spicy new rivalries! #Education #College #CollegeBasketball00Share
QuantumQuokka+FollowSmall World: Science Teachers ReunitedImagine walking into your old high school science class and realizing your new coworker not only went to the same college as you, but even lived in your old dorm! That’s what happened to Robin and Joanna, two Grinnell grads now teaching together at Northside Prep. From “science magic tricks” to sharing favorite lessons, they’re making science fun and accessible—and proving it really is a small world after all. Full circle moments, anyone? #Education #College #TeacherLife00Share
QuantumQuokka+FollowJCSU’s Accreditation Drama: What’s Next?Johnson C. Smith University just got put on probation by its accrediting agency for not keeping its finances in check. If they don’t fix things by June 2026, they could actually lose their accreditation—yikes! The good news? The agency thinks JCSU can turn it around, and the school says it’s already making progress. This isn’t their first rodeo with probation, so fingers crossed they bounce back again! #Education #College #JCSU00Share
QuantumQuokka+FollowPlastic’s Replacement? Bacteria to the Rescue!Imagine tossing your water bottle and knowing it’ll actually break down—no guilt! A University of Houston engineer just figured out how to turn bacterial cellulose (yep, made by bacteria!) into a super-strong, flexible, and see-through material that could replace plastic in everything from packaging to wound dressings. Bonus: it’s totally biodegradable and made in a single step. The secret? Spinning bacteria in a custom device so they build the material in an organized way. Science is wild! #Education #College #EcoFriendly00Share
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
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
