The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, PA
1 day ago by Hussain, Rimma
The soaring price of gas wasn't Barker Carter's No.1 reason for attending BikeFest's kick-off event on Downtown's 7th Street.
Carter, a biker from the North Side, came Downtown Friday night to Bike Pittsburgh's BikeFest because he, quite simply, "loves bikes.
The Diamondback, University of Maryland College Park, MD
12 hours ago by Brady Holt
Coffeehouse, facing foreclosure, to be shut down two weeks for repairs
The Diamondback, University of Maryland College Park, MD
12 hours ago by Brady Holt
Property crimes, including motor vehicle thefts, up 52 percent since last year
The Hilltop, Howard University, DC
23 hours ago by Jessica Lewis
Aaron Bonner will forever be known as "Survivor. Conqueror. Soldier." The John H. Johnson School of Communications will purchase a brick in Bonner's name to be added to Founders Walk on Howard University's main campus. Dean Janette L. Dates of the communications school is considering granting Bonner an honorary degree as doctors have granted him just two more weeks to live.
The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, PA
1 day ago by Estelle Tran
One of the peregrine falcons born atop the Cathedral of Learning this year died last week when he flew into a window and broke his neck.
"Birds striking windows is the single largest cause [of their] mortality in North America," said National Aviary spokesman Todd Katzner.
The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, PA
1 day ago by Giles Howard
Scheduling conflicts prevented representatives of the Student Government Board from attending last Wednesday's meeting of the Oakland Landlord Committee.
Kelly Wawrzeniak, who works with the committee as the community organizer at the Oakland Planning and Development Corporation, invited board member Ryan Haddad to the June 25 meeting weeks in advance.
KentNewsNet.com, Kent State University, OH
1 day ago by Jessie Marks
Students enrolled for fewer than five credit hours during the summer will be forking over more than just Flashcards to use the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.
KentNewsNet.com, Kent State University, OH
1 day ago by Doug Gulasy
Former Kent State track and field athlete Kim Kreiner qualified Monday for the 2008 U.S. Olympic team in the women's javelin event.
The Hilltop, Howard University, DC
2 days ago by Vanessa Rozier
Aaron Bonner's one wish is to have a degree from Howard University. But since 2003, cancer has stood in his way. Yesterday, Howard alumna, Kia Wood, emailed the university with an update to his condition - Aaron has just two weeks to live.
Alumna Mia Harvey, Bonner's line brother, has been working to build support for Bonner and all of those who know him.
Tufts Daily, Tufts University, MA
2 days ago by Rob Silverblatt and Giovanni Russonello
A Middlesex County grand jury today indicted Jodie Nealley and another former Office of Student Activities (OSA) administrator for allegedly embezzling close to $1 million from the university. Nealley served as the office's director from 1996 until 2007, when she was fired after the university accused her of embezzling approximately $300,000.
Northeastern News, Northeastern University, MA
2 days ago by Matt Collette
The circus is in town, and along with a big blue tent, acrobats and an extensive menagerie are questions of animal cruelty and neglect.
As recently as last year, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has accused the Atlanta-based UniverSoul Circus, which has pitched its tent at Columbus Lot for the week, of leasing animals from exhibitors who have failed to meet minimum federal standards in veterinary care, medical records, adequate space and failure to properly maintain transport vehicles.
Northeastern News, Northeastern University, MA
2 days ago by Amara Grautski
After 82 years as the university's on-campus newspaper, the Northeastern News will change its name to the Huntington News and become independent of the university in September
Although the newspaper's content and distribution will remain the same, the Huntington News will be located off-campus at 295 Huntington Ave.
KentNewsNet.com, Kent State University, OH
2 days ago by Kristen Traynor
Arson was the cause of the fire that broke out in May at Mangiamo, the Italian restaurant on state Route 43, Kent fire chief James Williams said.
Washington Square News, New York University, NY
2 days ago by Jane C. Timm and Eric Platt
UNIVERSITY | The New York State Education Department's Board of Regents gave the NYU-Polytechnic merger its approval on June 24 at the board's meeting - the final approval the deal needed to go forth. NYU will now effectively own Polytechnic University, a Brooklyn engineering school, which will be renamed the Polytechnic Institute of New York University.
The Hilltop, Howard University, DC
2 days ago
President H. Patrick Swygert's 13-year term ended on Sunday and Howard University's new president, Sidney Ribeau, Ph.D., will officially take his post on Aug. 1, but the university won't go without leadership during the month-long gap between the two leaders.
The Jambar, Youngstown State University, OH
3 days ago by J. Breen Mitchell, News Editor
Youngstown State University will issue a press release Monday to announce George McCloud has been named vice president for university advancement. McCloud's previous title was special assistant to the president for university advancement.
Washington Square News, New York University, NY
3 days ago by Chris James
UNIVERSITY | Jason Furman, a visiting scholar at the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, was appointed director of economic policy for Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign earlier this month. The NYU scholar and leading economist now has the important task of counseling the Democratic nominee on what has recently become a main focus in his campaign: the economy.
Washington Square News, New York University, NY
3 days ago by Eric Platt
Ted Allen helped solve a predicament straight men faced in 2003, and now he's back to help out everyone else. One fifth of the "fabulous five" on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, Allen will be back on TV this summer. On July 29, Food Network will premiere Food Detective.
The Triangle, Drexel University, PA
4 days ago by Nancy Lan
Max Brindle, a freshman in the LeBow College of business and a member of Drexel's lacrosse team, died the morning of June 18 after a bicycling accident in his hometown, Wayne, Pa.
Brindle, 20, was riding his bicycle when it crashed into the back of a car, according to the Daily News.
The Triangle, Drexel University, PA
5 days ago by Jordan Osecki
June 1, 2008
VANDALISM
3:31 a.m. 3100 Chestnut St.
A DPS officer noticed and reported some graffiti he found on one of the doors of the Main Building Complex.
THEFT FROM BUILDING
8:02 p.m. 3300 Powelton Ave.
A student reported that about 40 DVDs and cards from his wallet were missing from his room in his apartment.
The Triangle, Drexel University, PA
6 days ago by Hess, Mike
Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.) have recently presented their plans for improving the higher education system, covering issues like the price of college tuition and tax credits.
Obama, the presumptive democratic presidential candidate, discussed part of his plan when he addressed the Wayne County Community College in Detroit, Mich.
The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, PA
6 days ago by Emily Schultheis
Philadelphia Police have arrested two suspects in relation to a fatal shooting that took place early Sunday morning on the 3900 block of Market St.
Tyree Musier and Jonte Slater, both 22, were arrested Sunday afternoon and charged with murder and related charges, Philadelphia Police Sgt.
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