Associated PressHomeStudy: Housing Discrimination Alive and WellWhat’s in a name? Maybe plenty if you want to rent an apartment. An Oregon State University survey found that an ethnic-sounding name can be a factor in whether an applicant gets an apartment.June 6, 2006HomeSupreme Court Agrees to Hear Landmark Affirmative Action CasesThe Supreme Court said Monday it will decide the extent to which public schools can use race in deciding school assignments, setting the stage for a landmark affirmative action ruling.June 5, 2006Leadership & PolicyVermont Governor Draws Protests Over Vetoing Non-Discrimination BillA group of 25 transgender stood and turned their backs on A group of 25 protesters stood and turned their backs on Vermont Gov. James Douglas as he addressed a conference “Creating a Welcoming Community” at St. Michael’s College late last week. The protesters objected to Douglas’ recent veto of a bill barring discrimination against people based on their gender identity.June 4, 2006HomeE-Book Project to Give Free Access to Third of a Million Books In JulyElectronic book devotees may want to set aside some extra screen time this summer, as two nonprofits are preparing to provide free access to 300,000 texts online.June 4, 2006StudentsIllegal Immigrants Denied Corporate ScholarshipsThe fiery immigration-reform debate has corporations grappling with whether or not go give scholarships to students who are here illegally.May 30, 2006Leadership & PolicyReport: UT Memphis Chancellor’s Spending QuestionedThe chancellor of the University of Tennessee’s Health Science Center in Memphis is being questioned about the cost of work done on his residence, according to a newspaper report.May 29, 2006StudentsLuminaries Honor Toni Morrison Before RetirementA party for author Toni Morrison drew stars such as former President Bill Clinton and actor Morgan Freeman, as well as officials and students from Princeton University, where the author has taught for 17 years before announcing her retirement this spring.May 29, 2006HomeDuke Enrollment Declines in Wake of Lacrosse ScandalThe percentage of students who accepted Duke University’s offer to attend the school dropped slightly for the incoming freshman class, and one school official says the men’s lacrosse scandal may be to blame.May 29, 2006SportsTennessee’s Summitt First Women’s Basketball Coach to Eclipse $1 Million SalaryPat Summitt is the newest millionaire coach and the first in women’s basketball. The University of Tennessee recently raised Summitt’s salary to $1.125 million for next season and extended her contract six years, through the 2011-2112 season.May 23, 2006StudentsEmbattled Texas Southern President’s Home Searched in Criminal InvestigationInvestigators looking into allegations of improper spending by the Texas Southern University president Priscilla Slade searched her home late last week.May 22, 2006Previous PagePage 513 of 569Next Page
