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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 […]

Rev. Jesse Jackson Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease

CHICAGO — The Rev. Jesse Jackson disclosed publicly Friday that he has been seeking outpatient care for two years for Parkinson’s disease and plans to “dedicate” himself to physical therapy to slow the progress of the disease. In a letter to supporters, the 76-year-old civil rights icon said family and friends noticed a change in […]

Portrait of Former Xavier President on Display at Smithsonian

A portrait of longtime Xavier University President Dr. Norman Francis is on display at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, in the historic art museum’s latest collection of its annual “Recent Acquisitions” exhibition. The portrait of the 86-year-old educator and lawyer from Lafayette is featured among images of numerous individuals who made “a significant impact” on […]

Ex-college Coach Guilty of Sexually Assaulting Player

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.— A jury has convicted a former college basketball coach in New Jersey of sexually assaulting a male teenager who played on a traveling team that he also coached. The panel on Wednesday found 45-year-old Christopher Tarver, of Jackson, guilty of sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, child endangerment, official misconduct and possession of […]

Love to Take Helm of Organization that Supports LGBTQ Students

Dr. Cindi Love has been appointed executive director of Out for Undergrad (O4U), an organization dedicated to helping high-potential lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) undergraduates achieve success in their careers. The organization currently offers four undergraduate leadership conferences that serve as a pathway into major US-based corporations: finance/ consulting/ accounting; technology; marketing, and […]

Out for Undergrad – Dr Cindi Love

Fund Set Up To Preserve African American Historical Sites

WASHINGTON— A new $25 million fund is being set up through the National Trust for Historic Preservation to help ensure that historical sites important to African-American history are no longer endangered. The African-American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, announced Wednesday, will be financed through partnerships with groups like the Ford Foundation and the JPB Foundation, and […]

Texas State University Suspends Frats, Sororities after Pledge Dies

SAN MARCOS, Texas – Texas State University has suspended all fraternity and sorority chapter activities following the death of a fraternity pledge after an initiation ritual. In a statement Tuesday, university officials say Matt Ellis was found unresponsive Monday morning at an off-campus apartment. The 20-year-old sophomore from Humble, Texas, had attended a party that […]

New Job Search Fund for Fordham English Ph.D.’s

The job market for Ph.D.’s in the humanities is notoriously unforgiving, but students finishing their doctoral studies in English at Fordham University may find their employment search a bit easier thanks to a new funding package.

Renaming College at University of Illinois Sparks Debate

URBANA, Ill. — A plan to name the business college at the University of Illinois after a donor who gave a record $150 million to the school has been approved, but with some debate. The News-Gazette reports that the proposal to name the college after alumnus Larry Gies was approved after an amendment was added saying […]

Lawsuit Seeks New Recourse for For-Profit College Fraud

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two women who claim they were defrauded by a for-profit college have sued the Education Department and a private loan servicer in a case their attorneys say could provide a new legal remedy for tens of thousands of students frustrated with the department’s inaction on claims seeking loan forgiveness. The lawsuit, filed […]

Biden on 2020: ‘Not Sure it’s the Appropriate Thing’ to Do

Former Vice President Joe Biden said he is uncertain about a run for president in 2020, but indicated he’s looking for fresh blood to lead the Democratic Party back to the White House. “I’ve done it a long time,” said Biden, who previously ran for president in 1988 and 2008, “and I’m just not sure […]

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