cmaadmin (EDU)Hi this is my profile and bio information.News RoundupMichigan State’s College of Music Receives $1 Million GiftEAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University has received a $1 million gift commitment to support a space for vocal music and student recitals. The university says that the gift by alum and former College of Arts and Letters instructor Selma Hollander is part of expansion and renovation plans for the College of Music. The […]November 6, 2017News RoundupBrazile Strains Dem Unity Ahead of Key Gov Race in VirginiaWASHINGTON — Democrats are having trouble surmounting differences over the bitter 2016 election amid revelations of a contemplated effort to replace Hillary Clinton as the presidential nominee, deepening party strife just before Tuesday’s closely watched Virginia governor’s race. The fate of that bellwether election will likely make a weighty statement about Democratic prospects in 2018 […]November 6, 2017News RoundupKansas State Stepping Up Patrols After Racist IncidentWICHITA, Kan.— Kansas State University is stepping up police patrols and taking other safety measures following a spate of racial incidents that culminated this week when a Black man’s car parked near campus was scrawled with racist graffiti. School officials are also reviewing the need for more cameras on its campus in Manhattan, a city […]November 5, 2017News RoundupBoston College Announces $150 Million Expansion of SciencesBoston College is betting big on the sciences. The private Jesuit school, better known for its philosophy and economics programs, unveiled plans Friday for a $150 million science facility that will bring a new engineering major to campus. School officials are calling it an ambitious step forward that combines the college’s longstanding strength in the […]November 5, 2017StudentsProfessor Apologizes for Fiery Response to Muslim StudentCINCINNATI — A University of Cincinnati music teacher has apologized for his fiery online responses to a Muslim student who was critical of Donald Trump’s presidency and talked about celebrating freedom and diversity. College-Conservatory of Music assistant professor Clifford Adams wrote a letter late Wednesday to The Cincinnati Enquirer saying he is “deeply sorry” for […]November 2, 2017StudentsColleges Wrestle with Issue of Using Students’ Fees for Controversial SpeakersShould college students’ money be paying for controversial speakers and programs? Debate comes as universities shift more costs to students, including the bill for hot-button speakers and polarizing clubs.November 2, 2017StudentsPennsylvania Education Leader Going Extra Mile for DiversityUnder Dr. John Sygielski’s leadership, HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College has made great strides in creating an inclusive environment.November 2, 2017StudentsUniversity of Wisconsin Survey: Fewer Underrepresented Students Feel WelcomeMADISON, Wis — Minority, disabled and gay students say they’re having a tougher time surviving on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus than most students, according to a survey the university released Wednesday. The survey found about 80 percent of student respondents said they often felt welcome and respected at UW-Madison. However, only 65 percent of […]November 2, 2017StudentsBlack Students Voice Concerns After Kansas State Racist IncidentsMANHATTAN, Kan. — Black students at Kansas State University voiced concerns about recent racist incidents at a meeting with top school officials on Wednesday night after a car was found near campus earlier in the day scrawled with racial slurs and threats. University spokesman Jeff Morris said the meeting discussed a range of concerns from […]November 2, 2017Faculty & Staff‘London Professor’ in Interference Case Made Many Russia TripsMOSCOW — The little-known professor suspected of being a link between Russia and the Donald Trump campaign made repeated visits to Russia in recent years, including participating in conferences at a Russian think tank favored by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Joseph Mifsud, who has been identified as the unnamed London professor who offered to set […]November 2, 2017Previous PagePage 420 of 3225Next Page
