Tuesday, November 10, 2009

colleges

Police Raid Boston Green Party

A student-led campaign for climate change awareness drew more than 200 to its "sleep-out." more >>

Florida Air Force ROTC Wins National Award

A few days before Veterans Day, Florida's Air Force ROTC brings home a national award. more >>

Fire at Pitt Displaces 12 Students

A university-owned, off-campus apartment complex suffered serious damage after a Saturday fire. more >>

Howard University Research Center to Stay Open

The school had flirted with closing a well-known research facility before students and alumni spoke up. more >>

University of Akron Reconsiders Controversial Hiring Policy

School asks for a DNA sample during the job application process but may nix the policy. more >>

Segregationist Tells Ole Miss President to Back Off Student Body

School officials have weighed in against a chant that says, "The South will rise again." more >>

Access Limited for Stanford's Handicapped Students

Disabled students struggle with "less-than-accommodating" buildings on Stanford's campus. more >>

Northwestern Holds Race Forum

Halloween costumes prompt gathering of students and faculty to talk about race. more >>

Arizona Plans First Undie Run

Homecoming weekend in Tucson will start with an underwear-only jog. more >>

Dishonesty on the Rise at Rochester

University of Rochester reminds students and faculty why academic honesty is important. more >>

Early-Decision Applications Way Up at Duke

Duke has seen an increase in applicants from California. more >>

3 Dickinson State University Students Found Dead

Police have found the bodies of 3 women's softball players in a local pond. more >>

Penn, Drexel Fall Short in Plan to Avoid Commuting Snarl

Communication hampers universities' efforts to help employees during a transit strike. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About College Grading

Read on for details you should know about how grading at universities works. more >>

Minnesota Group Pushes 'Good Samaritan' Rule

Under new rule, students could call emergency services if a friend is drunk and not get in trouble. more >>

Antigay Violence Rattles Georgetown

Two assaults in a week involving antigay slurs have raised Georgetown students' concern. more >>

College President Salaries Continued to Climb

Some salaries increased by 15 percent before the economic crunch hit. more >>

Butler University Drops Suit Against Student Blogger

Jess Zimmerman was sued for allegedly making libelous statements about school officials on his blog. more >>

Knight Won't Show at Indiana Hall of Fame Induction

Not wanting to steal the spotlight from other inductees, Bob Knight will stay away from ceremony. more >>

University of South Carolina Tops Sexual Health Rankings

Trojan Sexual Health Report Card rates schools on information and resources available for students. more >>

Budget Cuts Might Hurt Student Jobs at Yale

School may reinstitute a hiring policy that gives preferential treatment based on financial aid. more >>

Major Security Breach at Wisconsin Exposes Social Security Numbers

Almost 3,000 Social Security numbers were contained on the chemistry department's computers. more >>

University of Maryland Diversity Plan Faces Sharp Critiques

Students, faculty, and staff voice concerns about the school's new plan. more >>

James Madison University Charges Student Journalists With 3 Violations

Student reporters face charges of trespassing, disorderly conduct, and noncompliance with an official. more >>

13 Things Students Love to Hate About College

Here are some common complaints—and what you can do about them. more >>

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