Associated PressLeadership & PolicyLast Black University of Missouri Curator Steps DownCOLUMBIA, Mo. ― A second Black member of the University of Missouri system’s governing board has resigned in a week, leaving no minority representation on the panel as the Columbia campus tries to mend from racial unrest. Gov. Jay Nixon on Monday confirmed the David Steward’s departure, which leaves three vacancies on the nine-member board. […]February 1, 2016Leadership & Policy5 Finalists for New Mexico Tech Presidency Visiting CampusSOCORRO, N.M. ― New Mexico Tech says the five finalists for its presidency are visiting the Socorro university and that the Board of Regents will make a selection on Feb. 19. The finalists are visiting the campus this week for forums with faculty, staff and others. They include Kate C. Miller, dean of geosciences at […]February 1, 2016News RoundupPresidential Debate Cost Rises at Wright StateDAYTON, Ohio ― Cybersecurity security concerns are expected to increase Wright State University’s anticipated costs for hosting the first presidential debate this fall. The Dayton Daily News reports that officials at the school in southwest Ohio has told its board of trustees that plans call for spending around $8 million in preparation for the Sept. […]January 31, 2016StudentsThomas More College Safety Director Fired after IndictmentCRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky. ― The director of campus safety at Thomas More College has been fired following his indictment on child pornography charges. The Kentucky Enquirer reports school officials announced Thursday in a news release the firing of 53-year-old Robert Marshall. Marshall was arrested Wednesday after a year-long investigation. Covington police say he has been […]January 31, 2016African-AmericanDavid Cameron Says Lack of Diversity at Top Shames BritainLONDON ― British Prime Minister David Cameron says he will make universities disclose what proportion of poor and ethnic minority applicants they admit, in an attempt to end racial and class discrimination that “should shame our country and jolt us to action.” Writing in the Sunday Times newspaper, Cameron said that “if you’re a young […]January 31, 2016StudentsUniversity of Kansas Student Leaders will not be ImpeachedLAWRENCE, Kan. ― The University of Kansas Student Senate has voted not to begin impeachment proceedings against three student leaders. The senate voted Wednesday night to allow President Jessie Pringle, Vice President Zach George and Chief of Staff Adam Moon to remain in office. The Lawrence Journal-World reports an impeachment committee found no allegations of […]January 28, 2016Faculty & StaffEx-Philadelphia Mayor Nutter Joins Faculty at Columbia UniversityPHILADELPHIA ― Philadelphia’s former mayor is joining the faculty at Columbia University this semester. Michael Nutter will teach urban policy at Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs. The school’s dean touted the 58-year-old Nutter as a leader on urban policy issues, including economic development, public safety and environmental innovation. Nutter, a West Philadelphia native, […]January 28, 2016Faculty & StaffAdministrator Fired from University Sues Wright StateXENIA, Ohio ― An administrator fired from a university in southwestern Ohio has filed a lawsuit alleging the school breached a contract with him. The Dayton Daily News reports the lawsuit was filed Friday in Greene County Common Pleas Court in Xenia by former Wright State University administrator Ryan Fendley. Fendley’s lawsuit says the university […]January 28, 2016StudentsUniversity of Missouri will Raise Stipends for Some StudentsCOLUMBIA, Mo. ― The University of Missouri plans to raise its minimum stipend for some graduate doctoral students on July 1. Chancellor Hank Foley said Wednesday during his State of the University address that the stipend for those with 20-hour assistantships will go to $15,000 by July 1 and increase to $18,000 next year. The […]January 28, 2016StudentsSorority Activities at Duke Suspended After HospitalizationDURHAM, N.C. ― Sorority activities at Duke University have been suspended after a female student’s alcohol-related hospitalization. Larry Moneta, Duke’s vice president for student affairs, released a statement Wednesday that the suspension comes after the hospitalization and other concerns about the new member recruitment process. Moneta said the student is expected to recover fully. He […]January 27, 2016Previous PagePage 148 of 569Next Page