Associated PressNews Roundup‘Lost Tapes’ Series Examines Malcolm X Through Rare FootageMalcolm X was reviled and adored during his lifetime thanks to his views of Black nationalism and his “by any means necessary” approach to battle racial discrimination. Following his assassination, the civil rights advocate’s popularity was revived by hip-hop artists in the late 1980s and early ’90s, and his image began appearing on clothing, college […]February 25, 2018News RoundupSwim Team Can Forget Ivy League ChampionshipsPROVIDENCE, R.I. — Brown University says its men’s swimming and diving team will not participate in this week’s Ivy League Championships as it investigates allegations of hazing. The university says in a statement dated Tuesday its investigation and the student conduct review process are expected to reach a conclusion “in the coming weeks.” It began […]February 22, 2018News Roundup‘Jewish Blood’ Remark Sparks Suit Against SchoolBATON ROUGE, La. – The president of a private Baptist college in Louisiana refused to approve a football coach’s hiring because of what he called the applicant’s “Jewish blood,” a federal lawsuit claims. Joshua Bonadona sued Louisiana College and its president, Rick Brewer, on Wednesday, accusing them of violating his civil rights. Bonadona, a 28-year-old […]February 22, 2018News RoundupState Posts Best AP Scores in NationStudents in Massachusetts lead the nation in achievement on Advanced Placement exams, according to the nonprofit group behind the tests. More than 32 percent of Massachusetts students who graduated from public high schools last year scored a three or better on at least one test, according to a report released Wednesday by the College Board. They edged […]February 22, 2018News RoundupSchool Gets $15M for New Medical BuildingIntermountain Healthcare has donated $15 million to the University of Utah to pay for building a new medical education building. The new building will replace the 52-year-old School of Medicine building on the Salt Lake City campus. Construction is expected to begin in 2019 and is scheduled to be completed in 2022. University officials say […]February 21, 2018News RoundupSchool: Full Scholarships for Slain Officer’s KidsWESTERVILLE, Ohio – An Ohio university has offered full four-year scholarships to the children of a police officer fatally shot while responding to a 911 hang-up call. A representative from Otterbein University announced the scholarships to all three of Officer Eric Joering’s daughters during a Westerville City Council meeting Tuesday evening. Council members voted unanimously […]February 21, 2018News RoundupRenowned Evangelist Billy Graham Dies at 99MONTREAT, N.C. – The Rev. Billy Graham, who transformed American religious life through his preaching and activism, becoming a counselor to presidents and the most widely heard Christian evangelist in history, has died. Spokesman Mark DeMoss says Graham, who long suffered from cancer, pneumonia and other ailments, died at his home in North Carolina on […]February 21, 2018News RoundupHoly Mortarboard! ‘Batman” Star is Graduation SpeakerKENT, Ohio — Actor Michael Keaton is slated to give the commencement address at Ohio’s Kent State University. Keaton enrolled at Kent State in 1971, intending to major in journalism and speech. He left school to pursue acting, landing appearances on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” ”Maude” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” His range of hit […]February 20, 2018News Roundup2 Colleges Probing White Supremacist SignsBURLINGTON, Vt. — Officials at the University of Vermont and St. Michael’s College say they are investigating white supremacist signs and stickers that are being posted around the colleges’ campuses.The University of Vermont said last week that signs defending white privilege were posted in a campus display managed by its Mosaic Center for Students of […]February 20, 2018News RoundupBullying, Offensive Costume Help Land President on LeaveALAMOSA, Colo. — The president of a university in Colorado has been placed on leave amid accusations she bullied faculty and staff, failed to improve declining student enrollment and mocked workers with an offensive Halloween costume. The Denver Post reports Adams State University President Beverlee J. McClure was placed on leave last week after photos […]February 20, 2018Previous PagePage 32 of 569Next Page