Category: News Update

University of Michigan adds an Early Decision round

Posted on July 25, 2025 by Jenika Heim - News Update

“U-M to offer new programs, processes for fall ‘26 applicants”

The University Record (University of Michigan)
The University of Michigan is making several enhancements for the fall 2026 application cycle, including adding an option that will allow students to secure their place at U-M earlier than ever before, and new undergraduate and first-year admitting programs for engineering, business and education students.
Early Decision is a new, binding program that will allow qualified first-year applicants for the 2026-27 academic year to receive an admission decision from UM-Ann Arbor in December. Early Decision is being offered… read more

House v NCAA signifies big changes in college sports

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Jenika Heim - News Update

“With $2.7 billion settlement approved, college sports’ big money era is officially here,” NPR

“A federal judge has approved the multibillion-dollar class-action legal settlement known as House v. NCAA, paving the way for a new era for college sports.
Starting this fall, colleges and universities in the NCAA’s top division will be allowed to directly pay athletes for the first time. Payments will be limited by a salary cap set initially at $20.5 million per school. And more than $2 billion will be paid out to former college athletes who were not allowed to earn money…”
Read the article on the NPR website.

Youth Ambassador Applications Open for 2025!

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Vasco McAlear - News Update

Social media graphic announcing 'Youth Ambassadors Program Applications Now Open' on a white window with blue background. Features logos of US Flag, US Department of State, and World Learning. Shows diverse young people looking at documents together.

Looking for a once in a lifetime opportunity that will give you unique experiences with civic education, community service, youth leadership, and social inclusion? Apply for The Youth Ambassadors Program with Canada!

The Youth Ambassadors Program is a fully funded, 2.5 weeks exchange program for high school students (ages 15-18) and adult mentors.

Applications are now open for students and adult mentors until February 9.

Apply today at http://youthambassadorsprogram.org/

Canadian Quarterback Kurtis Rourke wins NCAA Cornish Trophy

Posted on January 8, 2025 by Vasco McAlear - News Update

Kurtis Rourke, from Oakville, Ontario, recently finished a historic season as Indiana University’s Football Quarterback!

Kurtis Rourke, after just transferring in from the University of Ohio the year before, led the Indiana Hoosiers from one of the worst football programs in the NCAA in the last few decades to a playoff spot. This achievement has earned his the Cornish Trophy, an award given annually to the top Canadian player in NCAA football.

Learn more here

Canadian Hockey League players now eligible for NCAA D1!

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Vasco McAlear - News Update

The NCAA council recently voted in favor of granting CHL hockey players eligibility to play for Division 1 ice hockey programs in US Universities! The NCAA had previously deemed these athletes ineligible for this as some players would sign contracts with professional NHL teams whilst playing in the CHL. This change will likely greatly improve the talent in NCAA hockey, but only applies to Division 1, for Division 3 programs CHL players are still ineligible. Learn more here

University of Notre Dame, Now a Need-Blind School!

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Vasco McAlear - News Update

The University of Notre Dame, one of the top universities in the US, has recently announced their transition to becoming Need-Blind in their university admissions process. This means that any financial need is not taken into account at all in the process of admissions, and is only relevant after the admissions decision is made!

Learn more here

Youth Ambassadors featured in the local news!

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Jenika Heim - News Update

12 youth ambassadors sit on a low wall. Behind is the reflection pool and the U.S. senate building in Washington D.C.

The Canadian Youth Ambassadors have completed their summer exchange to the United States! The 12 youth and 2 adult mentors went to Tulsa, Oklahoma for their homestay and then visited the national monuments in Washington, D.C. When in Tulsa, they were featured in the local newspaper!

Learn more at this link: https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/tulsa-hosts-canadian-citizens-for-a-taste-of-what-tulsa-has-to-offer