Associated PressLeadership & PolicyUniversity of Illinois Blasts NCAA for ‘Inflammatory Rhetoric’The University of Illinois is criticizing the NCAA for “inflammatory rhetoric” in its recent decision to sanction universities that use American Indian nicknames and mascots for their sports teams. Story:August 18, 2005STEMCourt Sides with California State University Admissions PolicyA state appeals court dismissed a student’s lawsuit against the California State University system that alleged the university discriminated against Hispanics by considering SAT scores as a factor in admissions. Story:August 18, 2005LGBTQ+University in Shanghai to Offer China’s First Program in Gay CultureA university in Shanghai is offering China’s first class on homosexuality and gay culture, and several hundred students have applied for the 100 openings, a professor in charge of the course said this week. Story:August 17, 2005SportsFAMU Rattlers Open Season With New Look, Old IssuesThere’s a new coach and new devotion this season at Florida A&M. Yet the fallout from a slew of NCAA problems and serious university-wide budget cuts remain. Story:August 17, 2005HomeUniversity of Iowa Subscribes to Plagiarism Checking ServiceTurnitin, which costs about $11,000 a year, compares student papers to databases of past work, books, journals, newspapers and even the Internet. Story:August 17, 2005LatinxHispanic Population Continues to GrowAlabama’s Hispanic population continues to grow at a fast rate, according to the latest U.S. Census figures Story:August 16, 2005HealthWest Virginia NAACP Holds Annual ConventionWest Virginia NAACP members want to get more young people involved in the organization. Story:August 16, 2005Faculty & StaffNew Research: Poverty Linked to ObesityPoverty and obesity are strongly linked because the poor cannot afford to eat a healthier diet, according to new research. Story:August 16, 2005HomeS.C. College Students Start Mentor Program for Black GirlsAt first glance, Tinesha Croom and Kertisha Dixon appear to be your average college students Story:August 15, 2005SportsUniversity of Utah May Ask for NCAA ExemptionUniversity of Utah officials may appeal with the NCAA Executive Committee for an exemption that allows the school to use its Ute nickname Story:August 15, 2005Previous PagePage 564 of 569Next Page
