Associated PressStudentsU. of Richmond Suspends Fraternity for Policy ViolationsSigma Alpha Epsilon’s chapter at the University of Richmond has been indefinitely suspended for violating the school’s policies.July 26, 2015HomeKansas Students Help Woman Appeal Murder ConvictionUniversity of Kansas law students helped a woman win an appeal of her conviction in the murder of a Topeka homeless advocate.July 26, 2015DisabiltiesUniversity of Michigan Settles Disability Bias LawsuitThe U.S. Department of Justice says it has settled a lawsuit against the University of Michigan that accused the school of failing to provide proper job reassignment to employees with disabilities.July 23, 2015HBCUsUniversity of California Sets New Minimum WageSAN FRANCISCO ― The minimum wage for University of California employees and contract workers will increase to $15 an hour by fall 2017, UC President Janet Napolitano said Wednesday in announcing a move that follows similar actions by local governments but likely represents a first for a public university.July 22, 2015Leadership & PolicyCal State University Approves 2 Percent Raise for ExecutivesCalifornia State University presidents and other executives will receive an across-the-board 2 percent pay increase, a raise faculty union leaders brandished as part of a trend of “misplaced priorities.”July 21, 2015StudentsVa. Faith-based School Drops Same-Sex Marriage Hiring BanEastern Mennonite University says it will no longer discriminate against job prospects who are in same-sex marriages.July 21, 2015HomeObama Nominates University of Michigan Professor to Fed BoardWASHINGTON ― President Barack Obama is nominating economist Kathryn Dominguez to serve on the Federal Reserve’s board of governors. In a statement, Obama says Dominguez’s deep knowledge of the financial system, monetary policy and international markets qualifies her to serve at “this important time for our economy.” The White House says Dominguez’s expertise will be […]July 20, 2015HBCUsPoliticians, Athletes Promoted Underqualified Students to University of TexasState lawmakers, university regents and even current and former athletes wrote letters to top campus officials, helping underqualified students win University of Texas admission.July 20, 2015Leadership & PolicyMajor Cyber-attack Targets UCLA Hospital SystemLOS ANGELES ― A months-long cyberattack on the University of California, Los Angeles hospital system put at risk the personal information for up to 4.5 million people, officials said Friday. UCLA Health said in a statement that, while there’s no evidence hackers acquired personal or medical data, it can’t be ruled out yet. Officials said […]July 19, 2015StudentsGeorgia University Using Grant to Support Migrant EducationDAHLONEGA, Ga. ― The University of North Georgia is planning to use millions of dollars in grant funding to help expand educational opportunities for the children of migrant and seasonal workers.July 16, 2015Previous PagePage 166 of 569Next Page