Associated PressNews RoundupOklahoma University Works to Fix Deficiencies in Vet CollegeSTILLWATER, Okla. Oklahoma State University is working to fix deficiencies in its veterinary college after its accreditation status was lowered. The Oklahoman reports that three years of declining state funding that landed the Center for Veterinary Health Sciences in financial trouble led to the status change in September. The Council on Education of the American […]December 4, 2017News RoundupSenate Speaker: UT to Accept Botched ACT ScoresNASHVILLE, Tenn. – The state Senate’s leader says the University of Tennessee will accept scores from ACT tests that weren’t administered correctly last month, though ACT still won’t release scores it deemed invalid. Speaker Randy McNally said Thursday that University of Tennessee Interim Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor John Zomchick informed him of the decision. […]December 3, 2017News RoundupColleges Are Weighing Revoking Honors in Wake of Sexual Misconduct AllegationsThe 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 […]December 3, 2017News RoundupCollege Student Elected to Democratic State CommitteeNORTHAMPTON, 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 […]November 30, 2017News RoundupSeattle Mayor Pushes for Free Community CollegeSeattle’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 […]November 30, 2017News RoundupFormer University Clerk Alleges Age DiscriminationWILLIAMSPORT, 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 […]November 29, 2017News RoundupNBC 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 […]November 29, 2017News RoundupIndiana University Suspends Fraternity Social Events Until Next SpringIndiana 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 […]November 28, 2017News RoundupNew York Lawmakers Plan Two Big Hearings on Education IssuesALBANY, 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 […]November 28, 2017News RoundupNorth Dakota University Chancellor Denies Harassment ClaimsBISMARCK, 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 […]November 27, 2017Previous PagePage 44 of 569Next Page