University Nixes Naked Campus Run
Source: thebostonchanne Posted By: Len WIS...5035 days ago
Campus: Tufts University
Citing concerns over participants' safety and the risk of student death, Tufts University said it will no longer sanction the annual Naked Quad Run. The decades-long student tradition is a....
U.of I. saves $19M through staff reductions
Source: Chicago Tribune Posted By: Cat BEC...5035 days ago
Campus: University of Illinois at Chicago
Hundreds of employees have left the University of Illinois under incentive programs, and the reduction will save about $19 million a year. That's according to Mike Andrechak, who is the university's....
Rick Snyder to deliver University of Michigan commencement address
Source: annarbor.com Posted By: Cat BEC...5035 days ago
Campus: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
First, the president. Now, the governor. A year after President Barack Obama used the platform of the University of Michigan spring commencement ceremony to say civility is needed in political....
Fraternity Pledge Hospitalized After Eating Dog Food-Soy Sauce Meal
Source: Fox News Posted By: Maxcy JON...5035 days ago
Campus: University of Virginia-Main Campus
A police investigation has been launched into a possible hazing incident at the University of Virginia after a student was rushed to the hospital following an incident that involved him eating....
UNLV chief says budget cuts will hurt education
Source: businessweek.co Posted By: Maxcy JON...5040 days ago
Campus: University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of Nevada, Las Vegas President Neal Smatresk said $32.6 million in cuts proposed under Gov. Brian Sandoval's budget would greatly diminish the university's ability to educate students. Smatresk....
Texas A&M University-Texarkana saw growth after switching to A&M system
Source: victoriaadvocat Posted By: Erin HER...5041 days ago
Campus: Texas A & M University
The Texas A&M University system plays host to 11 universities and, if proposed legislation goes through, Victoria will be, in Aggie parlance, the 12th man. On Tuesday, Rep. Geanie Morrison....
USC gets record $200M, unrestricted donation
Source: mercurynews.com Posted By: Billy TAM...5041 days ago
Campus: University of California-Berkeley
The University of Southern California is getting a record $200 million unrestricted donation from a steel company chairman and his wife. The university says in a news release Wednesday that....
Weber May Teach at University of Chicago Starting in June
Source: bloomberg.com Posted By: Anna CEC...5041 days ago
Campus: University of Chicago
Axel Weber said he plans to teach at the University of Chicago after stepping down as president of Germany’s Bundesbank next month. “It looks like as if I will teach at the University....
Spanish Police Find Body of Missing College Student Austin Bice
Source: ABC News Posted By: Anna CEC...5041 days ago
Campus: San Diego State University
Authorities in Spain have found the body of a San Diego State University student who had been missing for more than a week. Police officials found Austin Bice's body today in the Manzanares....
In This Corner: BYU’s Honor Code out of date
Source: thetowerlight.c Posted By: Mary PER...5042 days ago
Campus: Brigham Young University
As a Towson University student, I can honestly say that my biggest daily worry aside from schoolwork is running out of meals. I don’t have to worry about shaving if I don’t want to, or worry....
University of Missouri to announce major donation
Source: kansascity.com Posted By: Renee HIC...5042 days ago
Campus: University of Missouri-Kansas City
Two former U.S. senators plan to join campus leaders Monday afternoon as the University of Missouri announces what's being called a "major" gift. Former Republican senators Kit Bond and Jack....
Cornell suspends frat where student was found dead
Source: online.wsj.com Posted By: Benny Penito..5047 days ago
Campus: Cornell University
Cornell University officials say they've temporarily suspended the fraternity where a student was found dead last week in what authorities are calling an apparent alcohol-related death. University....
Rare book collection on display at Stanford University
Source: kansascity.com Posted By: Benny Penito..5047 days ago
Campus: Stanford University
Over hundreds of years, and thousands of miles, a collection of rare historic books now on display at Stanford University bristles with an excitement as fresh as yesterday. The collection,....
Gay Students Allowed to Pick Roommates at Rutgers University
Source: Fox News Posted By: Nellie DIX...5048 days ago
Campus: Rutgers University-Camden
New Jersey's largest university will offer a gender-neutral housing program in three dorms that aims to make the campus more inclusive for gay students. Starting this fall, gay, lesbian and....
‘Whites-only’ college scholarship offered
Source: blogs.ajc.com Posted By: Chris BAL...5049 days ago
Campus: Texas State University-San Marcos
A “whites only†scholarship offered at Texas State University has yet to get any takers, according to a story in our sister paper, The Austin American-Statesman. The Former Majority Association....
Source: nypost.com Posted By: Lillie SIM...5049 days ago
Campus: CUNY Brooklyn College
The City University Board of Trustees of the City University of New York is expected to approve today the creation of the city’s first new community college in 40 years, with a preliminary....
Jefferson's books found in Mo. university library
Source: google.com Posted By: Bailey COS...5055 days ago
Campus: Washington University in St Louis
Dozens of Thomas Jefferson's books, some including handwritten notes from the nation's third president, have been found in the rare books collection at Washington University in St. Louis. Now,....
Columbia University is foolishly turning its decision on lifting ROTC ban into a popularity contest
Source: nydailynews.com Posted By: Bill 5055 days ago
Campus: Columbia University in the City of New York
Any proud institution of higher learning holds fast to free expression and free association in the face of popular opposition. Columbia University has often shown that the principle is among....
Source: cw.ua.edu Posted By: Renee HIC...5055 days ago
Campus: Auburn University Main Campus
As of 5 p.m. Tuesday, the Tide for Toomer’s Facebook page has raised at least $40,000, half of the total $80,000 in donations that Auburn University has received so far by supporters and alumni....
Nobody hurt in Texas A&M engineering building fire
Source: chron.com Posted By: Ronny FLI...5055 days ago
Campus: Texas A & M University
Nobody has been injured in a fire that damaged part of the third floor and the roof of a building on the Texas A&M flagship campus. The Zachry (ZAK'-ree) Engineering Center reopened Tuesday....