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Students

Prosecutor Visit Divides Saint Louis University Law School

An upcoming law school lecture by St. Louis County prosecutor Bob McCulloch is drawing criticism from some Saint Louis University students and professors who object to his handling of the investigation of Michael Brown’s shooting death in Ferguson.

February 9, 2015

Faculty & Staff

Appeals Court: Case Western Can Deny Student’s Medical Degree

A federal appeals court has ruled that a university in Cleveland can deny a medical degree to a student if the school decides the student lacks professionalism.

January 29, 2015

Faculty & Staff

Top UNC Leader Cites Coincidence in Ross Replacement Timing

It was a coincidence that the oversight board for North Carolina’s public university system began rewriting its 18-year-old rules for finding a new president just before the current leader was forced out, the board’s chairman said Tuesday.

January 27, 2015

Students

Topeka District Works With Historically Black Colleges

The Topeka school district is working with several historically black colleges and universities in Texas to make its teaching staff more diverse.

January 25, 2015

Sports

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Limbo Name of Game for Non-revenue-generating Collegiate Sports Researchers: ECO Intervention Project Paying Off for Select Low-Income Students Diverse Analysis: Why President Obama’s New Community College Plan Matters  White House Taking Optimistic View on Prospects for Free Community College

January 22, 2015

Community Colleges

California Community Colleges to Offer Bachelor’s Degrees

Fifteen California community colleges received preliminary approval Tuesday to start offering career-oriented bachelor’s degrees.

January 20, 2015

Community Colleges

Judge Rules in Favor of City College of San Francisco

An accrediting commission must give City College of San Francisco — one of California’s largest community colleges — a chance to respond to criticism before deciding whether to stick to its decision to revoke the school’s accreditation, a judge said Friday.

January 18, 2015

Faculty & Staff

University of North Carolina System Head Tom Ross Pushed Out of Job

Members of the UNC board emphasized their decision to replace President Tom Ross next year was not due to job performance or that he turns 65 in June.

January 18, 2015

Students

Maine Community College System President Fitzsimmons Resigns

AUGUSTA, Maine — With Gov. Paul LePage trying to restrict funding and threatening “further harm,” Maine Community College System President John Fitzsimmons announced Wednesday that he’s stepping down, saying it’s in the best interest of students and staff.

January 14, 2015

Leadership & Policy

Ringleader in FAMU Hazing Death Sentenced to 6 Years

A former Florida A&M University band member was sentenced Friday to more than six years in prison for manslaughter and felony hazing in the death of a drum major, making him the first to receive prison time in the case.

January 11, 2015

Sports

In Case You Missed It…

Initiative in California Clearing Path to Law School for Underrepresented Study: Relying on Above-Average Scores on Entrance Exams Hinders Diversity Law Professors Warn Against Failure to Prioritize Accuracy in Judicial System Experts Say Student-Athlete Grad Rates Manipulated in University Cash Games

January 9, 2015

Home

Pro-marijuana Group’s Suit Against Iowa State Will Proceed

A judge is refusing to dismiss a lawsuit that claims Iowa State University has improperly barred a pro-marijuana student group from using its logos on T-shirts.

January 7, 2015