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‘Animal House’ Fraternity to Appeal Dartmouth Branding Sanction

A Dartmouth College fraternity that partly inspired the 1978 movie Animal House and was recently accused of branding new members is appealing a decision to withdraw its recognition as a student organization.

Leadership & Policy

Students Charged in Graffiti Case No Longer at Ohio School

Two Miami University freshmen students charged in connection with offensive graffiti in a residential hall are no longer enrolled at the school, according to the university.

Leadership & Policy

Illinois State Players, Coaches Mourn 7 Victims of Plane Crash

A news conference at Illinois State University to discuss the seven school officials and fans who died in a plane crash while returning from the NCAA Tournament became a tearful, moving memorial Wednesday.

Leadership & Policy

Fort Valley University President to Step Down

The president of Fort Valley State University is stepping down after two years in the post.

Faculty & Staff

Spelman College Makes Campbell Unanimous Choice as President

Spelman College’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted to elect Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell as the new president of the college.

Leadership & Policy

Lawsuit: S. Carolina Discriminates Against Black University

As state lawmakers ponder firing the South Carolina State University trustees, South Carolina’s only Black congressman and a federal lawsuit contend the state can be blamed in part for the school’s financial woes.

Faculty & Staff

VALERIE SMITH

VALERIE SMITH has been appointed president of Swarthmore College, effective July 1. She is currently dean of the college and a professor of literature and African-American studies at Princeton University. Smith earned a bachelor’s from Bates College, and a master’s and a doctorate from the University of Virginia.

COLLEEN HANYCZ

COLLEEN HANYCZ has been appointed president of La Salle University, effective in July. She is currently principal of Brescia University College in Ontario. Hanycz earned a bachelor’s from the University of Toronto, a bachelor’s from Dalhousie University and a master’s and a doctorate from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University.

RHONDA TRACY

RHONDA TRACY has been named chancellor of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, effective April 16. She is currently the senior vice president for academic affairs at West Virginia University at Parkersburg. She earned a bachelor’s from the University of South Carolina, a master’s from West Virginia University and a doctorate from Ohio University.

REV. EDWARD L. WHEELER

REV. EDWARD L. WHEELER has been named president of the Interdenominational Theological Center, effective in April. He is a former president of the Christian Theological Seminary. Wheeler earned a bachelor’s from Morehouse College, a master’s from Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School and a doctorate from Emory University.

Congressman’s Son a Defendant in Clemson Fraternity-Death Lawsuits

The son of U.S. Rep. John Carney, D-Del., is one of five defendants in two lawsuits seeking at least $50 million stemming from the death of a Clemson University fraternity pledge.

Leadership & Policy

Connecticut College Cancels Classes Over Racist Graffiti

The president of Connecticut College canceled classes Monday following the discovery over the weekend of racist graffiti, scheduling a series of events in their place to promote discussion and “eradicate this ignorance and hatred.”

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