Associated PressAfrican-AmericanIndia’s Priyanka Chopra Brings Diversity to “Quantico” TV SetIndian film star Priyanka Chopra says she was eager to add a U.S. TV series to her resume.August 6, 2015Faculty & StaffE. Illinois University Union Skips Pay Raise to Save 29 JobsCHARLESTON, Ill. ― Eastern Illinois University President David Glassman says the members of a union that represents faculty and others on campus have agreed to postpone a pay raise to keep 29 instructors employed.August 5, 2015HBCUsCourt: Chipmaker Marvell owes Carnegie Mellon $278M, not $1.54BNEW YORK ― A federal appeals court reduced a judgment against chipmaker Marvell Technology by more than $1.25 billion, but still says the company owes Carnegie Mellon University $278 million for patent infringement.August 4, 2015Leadership & PolicyGrambling, Southern among 5 La. Universities Sharing $20M GrantFive Louisiana universities are sharing a five-year $20 million grant to build a national consortium that supports advanced manufacturing research.August 3, 2015StudentsAmerican Bar Association OKs Rutger’s Plan to Merge Law SchoolsThe American Bar Association has approved Rutgers University’s plan to merge its two law schools into one entity with two campuses.August 3, 2015SportsGeorgetown Track Coach Resigns Following InvestigationsGeorgetown announced the resignation of the director of its track and field and cross country programs following investigations of reports of hazing and sexual misconduct.August 2, 2015HomeAdministration Wants to Give Prisoners Access to Pell GrantsThe Obama administration is taking steps to expand the Pell grant program to prisoners.July 28, 2015Community CollegesNC Auditor: Ousted Community College Head Spent on HimselfA new state audit says the former president of Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington spent nearly $36,000 in vending money on personal expenses and $3,000 extra to operate his leased car.July 28, 2015StudentsWabash College Works to Retain Minority StudentsA small, male-only liberal arts college in western Indiana is hosting 30 students this summer as part of an effort to improve its retention and graduation rates for minority and first-generation college students.July 27, 2015DisabiltiesMarshall’s Handling of American Indian Remains InvestigatedMarshall University’s handling of American Indian remains is under investigation by the U.S. Department of the Interior.July 27, 2015Previous PagePage 165 of 569Next Page