Associated PressStudentsHandling of Sexual Violence Examined at Hampton U., William and MaryHAMPTON, Va. — Federal officials are investigating the handling of campus sexual violence at Hampton University and the College of William and Mary. The Daily Press reports that the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is investigating under Title IX, which protects against discrimination in educational programs that receive federal funding. It was not […]September 25, 2017Leadership & PolicyWashington State President Declines to Punish College RepublicansPULLMAN, Wash. — The president of Washington State University is declining to withdraw official recognition and support for the WSU College Republicans group. President Kirk Schulz says all registered student organizations must adhere to university policies to remain in good standing. Last week, a dozen Democratic state legislators from Western Washington sent Schulz a letter […]September 25, 2017Faculty & StaffReport: University of Kansas Women Faculty Still MinorityLAWRENCE, Kan. — A recent report says women faculty are still in the minority at the University of Kansas, where they’re also twice as likely to resign from their posts as male colleagues. The Lawrence Journal-World says university economics professor Donna Ginther headed the committee tasked with investigating and identifying potential gender inequities among students, […]September 25, 2017News RoundupWilliams Baptist College to Alter Name Starting Fall 2018WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — A private, four-year school in northeastern Arkansas has changed its name to include the term “university” rather than “college.” Williams Baptist College President Tom Jones announced Wednesday that the school officially will be called Williams Baptist University starting in fall 2018. Jones says the name change will help dispel misconceptions that […]September 21, 2017News RoundupAudit Finds Washington State U. May Have Violated Federal Grant RulesPULLMAN, Wash. — A state audit has found that Washington State University may have violated federal rules when it used about $17,000 from a grant to pay salaries and benefits for two employees who had little to no involvement in the projects. The Seattle Times reports the WSU professor who blew the whistle is concerned […]September 21, 2017StudentsCornell Student Charged in Attack Apologizes for BehaviorITHACA, N.Y. — A White Cornell University student charged with beating a Black student has apologized for the language he used during an attack that police say may have been racially motivated. Nineteen-year-old John Greenwood issued a statement Thursday saying that last Friday in Ithaca he was involved in a “verbal exchange” that he regrets. […]September 21, 2017News RoundupPost University Dismisses 5 employees Amid Theft ProbeWATERBURY, Conn. — A private for-profit college in Connecticut has dismissed five employees as police investigate the suspected theft of $47,000 believed to have been paid out in bogus tuition reimbursement checks. Post University in Waterbury said Wednesday that it discovered irregular activity in February and immediately launched an internal review before contacting police. Waterbury […]September 21, 2017StudentsUNC Students Protesting Silent Sam Launch Economic BoycottCHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Student organizers seeking the removal of a Confederate soldier statue at North Carolina’s flagship public university have embarked on a monthlong boycott of commercial goods on campus. The News & Observer of Raleigh reports the boycott launched Monday at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a social media […]September 20, 2017StudentsFrat at Cornell University to Close Amid Beating ProbeITHACA, N.Y. — A national fraternity says it will close its Cornell University chapter in the wake of an investigation into an attack against a Black student by a white student that police say may have been racially motivated. Psi Upsilon’s alumni board of governors told the Ivy League school on Tuesday that the chapter […]September 20, 2017Faculty & StaffProfessor Who Tweeted About ‘Future Dead Cops’ is Digging InNEW YORK — A professor who tweeted about teaching “future dead cops” at a college of criminal justice says he’ll continue to speak out despite being placed on leave. Michael Isaacson tells the Daily News that he refuses to remain silent amid a “coordinated campaign” against him. The adjunct economics professor tweeted Aug. 23 that […]September 20, 2017Previous PagePage 56 of 569Next Page