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University of Florida Apologizes for Pushy Graduation Usher

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida is apologizing to students who complained that an usher was aggressively pushing and grabbing them as they entered the stage during a graduation ceremony. University of Florida President W. Kent Fuchs said on Twitter on Sunday the usher was “inappropriately aggressive in rushing students across the stage.” The […]

University Fined After Weapons-Grade Plutonium Goes Missing

BOISE, Idaho — A small amount of radioactive, weapons-grade plutonium about the size of a U.S. quarter is missing from an Idaho university that was using it for research, leading federal officials on Friday to propose an $8,500 fine. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission said Idaho State University can’t account for about a 30th of […]

Native Americans

University Fined for Violating Indian Remains Law

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A university in West Virginia has been fined $4,999 for failing to complete inventories of American Indian remains and artifacts in its possession. The U.S. Department of the Interior notified Marshall University President Jerome Gilbert of the fine in a letter this week. The Associated Press obtained a copy of the letter, […]

Community Colleges

Maryland to Offer Free Tuition at Community Colleges

ANNAPOLIS, MD. – Going to community college may soon be much more affordable for Maryland residents. Gov. Larry Hogan plans to sign a bill this week that covers tuition costs at community colleges for qualifying residents. The legislation was approved near the end of this year’s legislative session. It will create a $15-million program to […]

Pennsylvania College Receives Threat From Islamic State Supporter, School Says

An eastern Pennsylvania college says the FBI is investigating an online threat against the campus by someone claiming loyalty to the Islamic State. Lafayette College said shortly before 5 a.m. Sunday that “an extensive room-by-room search” of the Easton campus turned up “no malicious or hazardous materials.” Officials said someone claiming to be a male […]

Detroit Medical Center, University End 100-Year-Old Ties

DETROIT – The Detroit Medical Center and Wayne State University’s medical school are severing their nearly century-old partnership. DMC announced Wednesday that it wouldn’t be renewing its longstanding contract with the nonprofit Wayne State University Physician Group. The nonprofit employs nearly 300 doctors who teach and conduct research at the university while providing specialty care […]

Native Americans

Mom Angry After Sons Pulled From College Tour

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The mother of two Native American teenagers who police pulled from a Colorado State University campus tour after another parent said she was nervous about their presence is calling the incident “shameful on so many levels.” Lorraine Kahneratokwas Gray told The Associated Press Thursday that her 17-year-old and 19-year-old sons saved money to […]

College Student Killed After Falling from Party Bus, Being Hit By Cars

A 20-year-old college student was killed after reportedly falling out of an emergency window on a party bus in North Carolina. Polly Miranda Rogers was riding in a Charlotte Party Charter at around 10:30 Tuesday night when she fell out of the window and then was hit by two vehicles, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police. Rogers […]

Yale Rescinds Honorary Degree It Awarded Bill Cosby

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Yale is rescinding the honorary degree it awarded Bill Cosby, joining numerous other universities in revoking honors following the comedian’s sexual assault conviction. Yale announced Tuesday that the university’s board of trustees had voted to rescind the honorary degree it awarded Cosby in 2003. The school says it’s committed to both […]

University of Tennessee Chancellor Being Forced Out of Post

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee chancellor Beverly Davenport is being forced out of her post, less than 1-½ years after she took over. UT President Joe DiPietro announced Wednesday that Davenport’s term will end July 1. His letter to her cited “numerous areas of unsatisfactory performance.” DiPietro says Davenport is being placed on administrative leave with […]

Michelle Obama, De Niro, Zendaya Fete College-Bound Kids

PHILADELPHIA — Michelle Obama told college-bound Philadelphia high school seniors Wednesday about when she applied to universities. Her counselor advised her not to set her sights too high and warned that some of the schools on her list were out of her reach, the former first lady said. “There are always haters out there telling […]

University of Minnesota Settles Harassment Claims for $300K

MINNEAPOLIS — The University of Minnesota paid nearly $300,000 to settle sexual harassment complaints related to former athletic director Norwood Teague, newly released documents show. Teague resigned in 2015 after two high-ranking administrators said he sexually harassed them at a senior leadership retreat at Breezy Point Resort in Pequot Lakes. He apologized for what he […]

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