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Colleges Are Weighing Revoking Honors in Wake of Sexual Misconduct Allegations

The wave of sexual allegations from Hollywood to Washington has left many U.S. colleges weighing whether to revoke honorary degrees and other accolades awarded to prominent men accused of misconduct. Dozens of schools have bestowed honors upon men who now face accusations ranging from sexual harassment to assault. Fired news anchor Charlie Rose has at […]

College Student Elected to Democratic State Committee

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. — A 20-year-old college junior has been elected the youngest member of the Massachusetts Democratic State Committee. The Daily Hampshire Gazette reports that Northampton resident Jonathan Goldman was elected Saturday to a two-year term. Goldman says it’s important for young people to be involved in politics. He says one of his goals will […]

Seattle Mayor Pushes for Free Community College

Seattle’s new mayor is pushing free community college tuition for all of the city’s graduates. Newly minted Mayor Jenny Durkan on Wednesday signed an executive order for a program that would cover tuition costs for up to two years for all Seattle Public Schools students. But the order lacked detail, including when the program would […]

Former University Clerk Alleges Age Discrimination

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — A former university clerk is seeking class-action status for her lawsuit accusing Lock Haven University of forcing out older employees. PennLive.com reports Pattiann Merrifield on Monday asked a federal judge to include employees of the central Pennsylvania school who are older than 40 and who were terminated or resigned in the past […]

NBC Fires Matt Lauer Over ‘Inappropriate Sexual Behavior’

NEW YORK — Matt Lauer’s firing for what NBC said was “inappropriate sexual behavior” with a colleague stunned viewers Wednesday, rocked the network and made the “Today” show host the best-known figure in America brought down so far by the misconduct allegations sweeping the industry in recent weeks. Also, former “Prairie Home Companion” host Garrison […]

Indiana University Suspends Fraternity Social Events Until Next Spring

Indiana University’s student Greek council has suspended the Bloomington campus’ fraternities from hosting fraternity events until next spring. Monday’s unanimous decision was made by IU’s Interfraternity Council, a group of students involved in campus Greek life. The decision affects fraternities’ social and new member activities but does not include campus sororities. The Indianapolis Star reports […]

New York Lawmakers Plan Two Big Hearings on Education Issues

ALBANY, N.Y. — Members of the New York state Assembly are planning two big hearings in coming weeks that focus on critical components of the state’s educational system. The first, on Dec. 5, will focus on how private primary and secondary schools measure student success. The second hearing, scheduled for Dec. 12, will delve into […]

North Dakota University Chancellor Denies Harassment Claims

BISMARCK, N.D.— The head of the North Dakota University System on Monday denied a fired vice chancellor’s allegations that he discriminated against her and other women. Chancellor Mark Hagerott told The Associated Press that he “strongly disagrees” with the complaint filed this month by Lisa Feldner, who was the system’s vice president of information technology […]

College Student Suspended for Sexual Harassment Sues School

MONTPELIER, Vt. — A male student who was suspended from the University of Vermont this fall after being accused of groping a female student at an off-campus party has sued the school, saying he didn’t grope the student and the school’s faulty disciplinary system is biased against men. The lawsuit, which refers to the students […]

A Section of Highway in Durham to be Named for Dr. John Hope Franklin

DURHAM A section of Interstate 85 in Durham, N.C., will be named in honor of one of the nation’s most distinguished African-American historians, who spent his later years teaching at Duke University. The John Hope Franklin Highway will be dedicated at a ceremony at the Hayti Heritage Center at 1 p.m. Monday, according to an […]

Della Reese, of TV’s Touched by an Angel, has died at 86

LOS ANGELES — Della Reese, the actress and gospel-influenced singer who in middle age found her greatest fame as Tess, the wise angel in the long-running television drama “Touched by an Angel,” has died at age 86. Reese’s co-star on the series, Roma Downey, said in a statement that the actress died peacefully Sunday evening […]

University Receiving Grant to Expand Cybersecurity Training

LOUISVILLE, Ky.- Training for cybersecurity specialists will get a boost at a Kentucky university with a $580,000 federal grant to expand programs. The University of Louisville says one program will teach cybersecurity measures to public safety employees, while another will use common hardware and software to come up with new teaching methods. The U.S. Department […]

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