Hurricane Mathew thunders toward Haiti and Jamaica
Hurricanes Mathew drenched Haiti and Jamaica with heavy rains driving residents to shelters. The storm strengthened to 140 mph as it neared the Caribbean, with warnings shifting to tropical storm alerts in Jamaica. Authorities reported fatalities and mass sheltering, while Haitian residents crowded schools and churches amid flood risks and evacuation efforts.
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Canaan
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U S Russia relations worsen over Syria and Ukraine
Washington suspends diplomatic contacts with Moscow over Syria cease fire and humanitarian aid amid Putin pausing a plutonium disposal deal. U S says talks on reducing Syrian violence and aid are dead, while Russia continues Iran talks and other issues. Putin halted plutonium disposal hours before the U S move.
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Online courses grow at UTPB REACH program expands offerings
Har low notes service aim for students unable to be on campus and Burgess cites 257 unique online courses this fall. REACH started in 1999 and online enrollment rose about 30 percent from Spring 2015 to Spring 2016 while face-to-face instruction remains essential for many students.
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Oneita Burgess
REACH
Burgess
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Online and in person courses at UTPB show similar outcomes
University officials say online courses can match in person results when well designed with strong pedagogy. Student support includes 24/7 tutoring platforms, dedicated academic advising, and Upswing video tutoring to aid online learners.
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Presidio
Austin
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