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Melania Trump and LSU announce $7.2 million to endow scholarships for former foster care students
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What happenedMelania Trump and LSU announce $7.2 million to endow scholarships for former foster care students.
The headline splitThe center frames it as "Melania Trump and LSU announce $7.2 million to endow scholarships for former foster care...". The right frames it as "Melania Trump and LSU announce $7.2M endowment fund for Fostering the Future student scho...".
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CenterMelania Trump and LSU announce $7.2 million to endow scholarships for former foster care students
WGNO ABC (Nexstar, New Orleans) · Center · News report
Right / center-rightMelania Trump Gets Rowdy LSU Welcome Without Donald After Midterms
Melania Trump and LSU announce $7.2 million to endow scholarships for former foster care students
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Melania Trump on Saturday announced that Louisiana State University has raised $7.2 million to provide scholarships through her “Fostering the Future” program to LSU...
Melania Trump Gets Rowdy LSU Welcome Without Donald After Midterms
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Melania Trump and LSU announce $7.2M to endow scholarships for former foster care students
Melania Trump announces a partnership between Louisiana State University and her “Fostering the Future” program to provide scholarships for LSU students.
Melania Trump and LSU announce $7.2M endowment fund for Fostering the Future student scholarships
First Lady Melania Trump has partnered with Louisiana State University (LSU) to establish a $7.2 million permanent endowment fund to support Fostering the Future scholarships for students w...