Tuesday, November 24, 2009

colleges

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 >>

UCLA Students Lobby for DREAM Act

Legislation would allow financial aid for undocumented college students. more >>

NCAA Begins Official Investigation of the University of Michigan

Reports that the football team surpassed its allotted hours for workouts prompt NCAA's closer look. more >>

Racism Controversy Swirls for Washington University in St. Louis Students

A Chicago bar denied entrance to six African-American students. They allege discrimination. more >>

Report Says Current Costs Make College Sports 'Unsustainable'

Survey says most universities cannot afford expensive athletics programs in harsh economic climate. more >>

MIT Teaches Social Skills

Businesses want engineers with people skills, and MIT wants better-rounded students. more >>

Naming of Kentucky Hoops Dorm Creates Stir

Donors want the word "coal" included somewhere in the dorm's title. more >>

Poisoned Coffee Sent Harvard Researchers to Hospital

Investigation of August incident is underway to find how sodium azide got into coffee machine. more >>

Crowning of First Nonblack Miss Hampton University Creates Stir

The historically black university has never had a nonblack beauty queen before. more >>

Georgetown Student Hiring a Personal Assistant?

Student dealing with family illness and internship takes out ad for personal assistant. more >>

North Carolina Students Worried About the Cost of Some Healthcare Reforms

UNC students are concerned that generic drug costs could rise if healthcare reform passes. more >>

USC ROTC Enrollment More Than Doubles

Some attribute uptick in ROTC enrollment to economic troubles. more >>

University of Illinois Chancellor Quits

Admissions scandal forces Richard Herman out as leader of Illinois's flagship university. more >>

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