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Authorities are investigating a shooting at Florida State University that killed two people and wounded six others. The suspect is hospitalized and is the son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy.

Is private philanthropy an option to fill the gaps in funding for universities seeing federal funding threatened or frozen? NPR asks New York Times reporter Teddy Schleifer.

Outgoing San Diego Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez passes the torch to incoming Laureate Paola Capó-García. Together, they discuss inspiring more people to pick up poetry, the challenges of being a "government artist" and how they're connecting San Diego's diverse communities through verse.

With the "mass revocation" of international student visas nationwide since April, local activists have raised concerns about how California law AB91 might be impacted.

"Moving Pictures" MiraCosta Theatre, Bldg 2000 Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. This spring's dance concert has a name change - "Moving Pictures"! Come see what else has been bubbling up as MCC faculty and student choreographers unveil their newest creations. Dance students burst onto the stage, exploring creative choreography, revealing innovative concepts, and exploding with unbridled human emotions and energy. The diversity of dance styles shines brightly on stage. Reserve your tickets now so as not to miss "Moving Pictures."MiraCosta College Theatre on Facebook / Instagram

Concert Hall, MiraCosta College Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.The final performance of the school year by the Frequency Vocal Jazz Ensemble will feature selected soloists and small groups performing contemporary and classic jazz repertoire, primarily arranged by the students in the ensemble.Directed by Matt Falker.Visit: https://miracostatheatre.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2537

Concert Hall, MiraCosta CollegeMonday, May 5, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Get the full experience of a rock concert featuring MiraCosta singers & players, as the Popular Music Ensemble will cover a mix of hits from the 70’s to today. Don’t forget your air guitar! Directed by Justin Joyce.Visit: https://miracostatheatre.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2536MiraCosta College on Facebook / Instagram

MiraCosta College Concert HallSaturday, May 3, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.Tom “Bones” Malone, best known for his work with The Blues Brothers, David Letterman Show, and Saturday Night Live, is a trombonist, multi-instrumentalist, arranger, and producer. Tom has written 2,700 arrangements for television and has performed on 4,400+ television shows, 3,000+ radio & television commercials, 1,500+ recordings, and thousands of live performances worldwide. Artists he has recorded and arranged for include James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Billy Joel, James Taylor, Sting, Al Green, Whitney Houston, Tom Petty, Steely Dan, Chaka Kahn, Tina Turner, Miles Davis, Count Basie, and hundreds of others. In January 2024, MOJO performed with Tom at the JEN (Jazz Education Network) Conference in New Orleans.Tom "Bones" Malone on InstagramVisit: https://miracosta.edu/events.html

The National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) is bringing its highly anticipated Financial Research Administration Conference and Pre-Award Research Administration Conference to San Diego, uniting research administrators to address the evolving federal landscape impacting research institutions across the nation. This gathering will highlight the vital role of research administration in advancing innovation, scientific discovery, and economic growth, both in the United States and globally.For over 65 years, NCURA has been the leading professional organization for university research administrators, providing education and collaboration to support the research enterprise. Research administrators play a crucial role in ensuring integrity, compliance, and successful management of research funding from federal agencies, industry partners, and philanthropic organizations. Their work enables groundbreaking discoveries in medicine, technology, sustainability, and countless other fields that drive national and global progress.Against the backdrop of shifting federal policies and funding priorities, this year’s conference will serve as a platform for critical discussions on the future of research support, including regulatory changes, funding challenges, and the importance of sustained investment in scientific and academic research.

Artist Mary Jhun has been painting her "girls" for decades: surrealist silhouettes with intricate, dreamlike details. She's also struggled with sleep apnea her entire life, and when she introduced a CPAP machine to sleep better, she lost her dreams — and with them, her surreal, creative muse.