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Family of UIW Student Killed in 2013 Shooting Settles Lawsuit Against University

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The family of Cameron Redus, a University of Incarnate Word senior who was shot and killed by a UIW campus police officer in 2013, have settled their lawsuit against the university and its police officer, Christopher Carter.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The family of Cameron Redus, a University of Incarnate Word senior who was shot and killed by a UIW campus police officer in 2013, have settled their lawsuit against the university and its police officer, Christopher Carter.
  • The lawsuit, Valerie and Robert M. Redus v. University of the Incarnate Word and Christopher Carter, No.
  • At the time of the shooting, Cameron was a UIW senior honors student, talented media producer, and campus leader.
  • Neither the Redus family nor their legal team will discuss the settlement or the lawsuit beyond the statements in this press release.

COVID-19 Intensifies College Students' Need for Scholarships and Other Financial Aid

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Monday, August 16, 2021
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Among students responding to a national survey by Scholarship America, more than 64% said that the pandemic has increased their need for financial aid and nearly 66% are taking steps to seek additional aid.

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  • Among students responding to a national survey by Scholarship America, more than 64% said that the pandemic has increased their need for financial aid and nearly 66% are taking steps to seek additional aid.
  • "COVID-19 continues to intensify the financial struggle students and parents often face to cover the cost of going to college," said Robert C. Ballard, president and CEO of Scholarship America.
  • It's open to any college student with financial need, who has overcome barriers and successfully completed at least one year of their college education.
  • In the past eight years, Scholarship America has distributed 270 awards and over $2.8 million, with scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 based on financial need.