StaffHomeGoing the Distance With John F. EbersoleThat we live in a brave new world of higher education technologies is an understatement. As the demographics of the postsecondary market continue to change…March 8, 2006HomeStudy: Strategic Matters Key ComponentIntellectual capital and university collaboration, rather than just reduced costs, represent the key factors determining why U.S. and European companies locate research…March 8, 2006Leadership & PolicyProfessional AppointmentsLinda L. Ammons has been named dean of Widener University School of Law, effective July 1. She will be the first female and the first African-American to lead the law school. Currently, Ammons is serving as associate dean and professor of law at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. She earned a bachelor’s from Oakwood College, and […]March 8, 2006Faculty & StaffGrants & AwardsCalifornia State University, Northridge’s College of Arts, Media and Communication received a $52,000 endowment from real estate investor Robert Barbera to support performances by music students. The endowment will be used to underwrite performances by the college’s major music ensembles, including the symphony orchestra, wind ensemble, Jazz A Band and the Northridge Singers. The College […]March 8, 2006HomeUniversity of Kentucky Gets Grant to Study Child Welfare ProgramsA national center to study privatizing the handling of child welfare cases is opening at the University of Kentucky, even though the state itself has no plans to turn over the service to outside agencies…March 7, 2006HealthReligion and Spirituality Linked to Heart-Rate Variability Among Cancer SurvivorsFaith and the use of prayer and religion to manage stress may provide health benefits for cancer survivors…March 7, 2006SportsColorado College Professor’s Olympic Medals Prediction 93 Percent AccurateAn economics professor’s Olympic medals predictions have once again scored high marks for accuracy — even though his formula doesn’t consider individual athletes’ abilities…March 7, 2006Faculty & StaffIndiana University Admissions Plan Will Hurt Minorities, Says ProfessorA civil rights attorney and visiting Indiana University professor says a proposal to raise admission standards would prevent poor and minority students from enrolling…March 6, 2006LGBTQ+Cornel West, Eddie Glaude Launch National Curriculum on Black History, American DemocracyPrinceton professors Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Eddie Glaude have teamed up with talk-show host Tavis Smiley to launch a national movement to take critical lessons of…March 6, 2006Community CollegesCongress Approves Resolutions Favoring More Minorities in NASCARA partnership between NASCAR and historically Black universities, intended to expand the number of minorities involved with auto racing, has gotten final approval from the U.S. Congress…March 5, 2006Previous PagePage 17 of 46Next Page
