Associated PressHomeThe University of Alaska to Ask State for $625.6 million This YearFAIRBANKS, Alaska The University of Alaska plans to ask the state for $625.6 million this year for projects including a new science building and for new job-focused programs like nursing.November 6, 2007HomeObama Plan Focuses on Credit, CollegesBETTENDORF, Iowa Democrat Barack Obama offered a package of proposals Wednesday aimed at halting growing income inequity, including an overhaul of bankruptcy laws and tax breaks to make college more affordable for the middle class.November 6, 2007Faculty & StaffUniversity President Asks State for $129 Million Next YearDOVER, Del. University of Delaware President Patrick Harker is asking state budget writers for $600,000 for a new institute that would match faculty members working on renewable energy with research partners in the private sector.November 6, 2007SportsUND Official Wanted More Time to State Nickname OppositionGRAND FORKS, N.D. The leader of American Indian Student Services at the University of North Dakota says staff members were not given enough time to detail their opposition to the school’s “Fighting Sioux” nickname when a Sioux tribal delegation came to visit.November 6, 2007HomePrinceton Review Widens its 3rd-quarter Loss on Higher Expenses, Cuts 80 JobsNEW YORK The Princeton Review Inc., which provides test-preparation and college admissions services, said Wednesday its third-quarter loss widened, hurt by lower revenue and higher operating expenses.November 6, 2007HomeGrand Jury Hearing Postponed in Delaware State U. Shooter CaseDOVER Del. The state Attorney General’s office says it will be at least another month before the Kent County grand jury hears the case against Loyer Braden, the man charged in the September shooting at Delaware State University.November 6, 2007StudentsPa.’s Student Loan Agency Spent Lavishly on Promotional GiveawaysHARRISBURG Pa. Pennsylvania’s student loan agency spent about $2.2 million over five years on promotional giveaways, such as logo-enscribed golf balls, pencils, clothing and reusable glowing ice cubes, a newspaper reported.November 6, 2007SportsSioux Tribal Members Visiting UND CampusGRAND FORKS N.D. Some of the Standing Rock Sioux tribal members who visited the University of North Dakota campus this week believe UND efforts to win support for its “Fighting Sioux” nickname might be harmful.November 6, 2007SportsUMaine Player Suspended After Allegation of Sexual TouchingORONO Maine A University of Maine hockey player has been suspended following an incident in which he was accused of grabbing a woman’s breast.November 6, 2007HomeColumbus State University Student Arrested for Bomb ThreatsCOLUMBUS Ga. A Columbus State University student has been arrested for making bomb threats against the school and having guns in his pickup truck.November 6, 2007Previous PagePage 358 of 569Next Page
