Associated PressStudentsUniversity of Missouri System Announces Diversity SpendingCOLUMBIA, Mo. ― The University of Missouri system has announced more than $920,000 in spending on diversity efforts as it seeks to recover from racial unrest on its Columbia campus. The four-campus system also announced Wednesday that it is planning forums with finalists for the role of the first ever system-level chief diversity, equity and […]February 3, 2016WomenGroup Urges Reinstatement of Suspended Missouri ProfessorCOLUMBIA, Mo. ― A national association is calling for the reinstatement of a suspended University of Missouri assistant professor who was involved in a run-in with two student journalists during campus protests. The Columbia Missourian reports that the American Association of University Professors sent a letter Tuesday to the Columbia campus’ interim chancellor, Hank Foley. […]February 3, 2016Leadership & PolicyPresident of Utah State Announces RetirementSALT LAKE CITY ― The president of Utah State University is retiring after 11 years. USU president Stan Albrecht announced Wednesday that he will step down as leader of the Logan-based institution. Higher education officials say he’ll stay in the president’s chair until his replacement is found after a national search by the Utah Board […]February 3, 2016News RoundupUniversity of Missouri System’s Credit Outlook LoweredCOLUMBIA, Mo. ― A leading bond-rating company is downgrading the outlook of the University of Missouri System’s credit rating. Standard & Poor’s announced Monday that the outlook of the four-campus system’s AA+ credit rating has dipped from stable to negative. The agency says in a report that maintaining the current rating on the system’s facilities […]February 2, 2016News RoundupSyracuse University Safety Officer Disciplined for Losing 4 ShotgunsSYRACUSE, N.Y. ― A Syracuse University campus security officer who’s a firearms instructor has been disciplined for losing four shotguns that fell out of a vehicle after a training session. The chief of the university’s Department of Public Safety said Monday that the officer responsible for securing the firearms after the session at a Syracuse-area […]February 2, 2016StudentsInvestigation of Winona State Coach Finds No WrongdoingWINONA, Minn. ― Winona State University’s president says an independent investigation into complaint against former men’s basketball coach Mike Leaf has found no evidence of wrongdoing. The investigation began in June after a basketball player accused Leaf of making unwanted sexual advances. Leaf was placed on administrative leave and was barred from campus. He chose […]February 2, 2016StudentsBrown University Finalizes Plan to Create More Diverse CommunityPROVIDENCE, R.I. ― Brown University has finalized a plan aimed at creating a more diverse and inclusive academic community and addressing issues of racism and discrimination. The plan, called Pathways to Diversity and Inclusion: An Action Plan for Brown University, outlines concrete steps for reaching goals including doubling the number of faculty members and graduate […]February 2, 2016Leadership & PolicyFormer VP Suing West Virginia State UniversityINSTITUTE, W.Va. ― The former West Virginia State University vice president of business and finance has filed a lawsuit against the university over his firing. The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports William H. Featherstone filed the lawsuit last week, saying that university president Brian Hemphill fired him after he questioned Hemphill’s judgment. Featherstone says Hemphill became aggravated […]February 1, 2016StudentsBrown Faculty to Consider Celebrating Indigenous People’s DayPROVIDENCE, R.I. ― Brown University faculty members are scheduled to vote this week on whether to rename the holiday once known on campus as Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day. The Ivy League university in 2009 dropped the Columbus Day designation and changed the name of the holiday to Fall Weekend. But some people think […]February 1, 2016StudentsJudge’s OK Sought to Settle Blind Student’s Suit Against Miami UniversityCINCINNATI ― A judge is to hear final details of an agreement to settle a blind student’s lawsuit accusing Miami University in Ohio of using technology that presented a barrier to her education. Court documents show attorneys for Aleeha Dudley and Miami agreed two weeks ago on the main parts of a settlement. But U.S. […]February 1, 2016Previous PagePage 147 of 569Next Page