Thursday, November 26, 2009

colleges

Fairfield Student Newspaper Faces Harassment Charges

Harassment claims against the Mirrorcould cause the paper to fold. more >>

Student Journalists Under Fire

Illinois prosecutors have Northwestern student journalists in their sights. more >>

Syracuse University Scraps Kindle Use

After complaints from advocates for the blind, Syracuse stops buying E-book readers. more >>

Record-Setting Harvard Student Starts Charity Club

Freshman world record-holder starts a money-raising charity for record-setters. more >>

Famed Northern Illinois Police Chief May Be Forced Out

A student newspaper editorial leads to NIU police chief's paid leave and possible resignation. more >>

Michigan Holds Forum on Smoke-Free Campus Initiative

The University of Michigan wants to be smoke free by 2011. more >>

Muslim Students Hold Forum at Syracuse

After the Fort Hood shootings, Syracuse's Muslim Student Association wanted a discussion. more >>

Gates to Speak at University of Georgia's Fall Graduation

The defense secretary, who is a former university president, will address the graduates in December. more >>

Female Student Wants to Be Mr. Yale

Yale has its first-ever female contestant in the Mr. Yale contest. more >>

10 Secrets to Raising More Than $15,000 for College

Ask Grandma, eat more ramen noodles, sell the car, and work harder to help find needed funds. more >>

Stanford Athletics Sweat Budget Woes

With increasing economic pressure, one of the best athletics departments in the country feels the heat. more >>

Minnesota Students Slipping Through Healthcare Cracks

Loophole in insurance registration lets students avoid paying for mandated healthcare. more >>

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 >>

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