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Pelley and Alfonsi are now set to serve as journalists in residence at Columbia Journalism School during the 2026-27 academic year.

From Salon Aug. 8, 2026

It currently stipulates that a player’s eligibility clock begins with either their full-time enrollment or the academic year following their 19th birthday, whichever occurs first.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

He delivered pizzas until 1 a.m. up to four nights a week during the academic year, not “getting very much sleep at all,” he said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

This past academic year, the elementary school added a 25-minute recess block starting from 7:30 a.m., when parents can drop their children off.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Usually, at the beginning of the academic year, the team would be nearing their first game and the school would be focused on them.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam



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