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Leadership & Policy

Trial to Begin for Last 3 Defendants in FAMU hazing case

The manslaughter trial of the remaining three former band members charged in the hazing death of a Florida A&M drum major has begun.

April 20, 2015

Leadership & Policy

Students Charged in Graffiti Case No Longer at Ohio School

Two Miami University freshmen students charged in connection with offensive graffiti in a residential hall are no longer enrolled at the school, according to the university.

April 8, 2015

Leadership & Policy

Illinois State Players, Coaches Mourn 7 Victims of Plane Crash

A news conference at Illinois State University to discuss the seven school officials and fans who died in a plane crash while returning from the NCAA Tournament became a tearful, moving memorial Wednesday.

April 8, 2015

Faculty & Staff

Spelman College Makes Campbell Unanimous Choice as President

Spelman College’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted to elect Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell as the new president of the college.

April 7, 2015

Leadership & Policy

Lawsuit: S. Carolina Discriminates Against Black University

As state lawmakers ponder firing the South Carolina State University trustees, South Carolina’s only Black congressman and a federal lawsuit contend the state can be blamed in part for the school’s financial woes.

April 6, 2015

Students

Congressman’s Son a Defendant in Clemson Fraternity-Death Lawsuits

The son of U.S. Rep. John Carney, D-Del., is one of five defendants in two lawsuits seeking at least $50 million stemming from the death of a Clemson University fraternity pledge.

March 31, 2015

Leadership & Policy

Connecticut College Cancels Classes Over Racist Graffiti

The president of Connecticut College canceled classes Monday following the discovery over the weekend of racist graffiti, scheduling a series of events in their place to promote discussion and “eradicate this ignorance and hatred.”

March 30, 2015

Leadership & Policy

Southern University Reassigns Athletic Director

Southern University Athletic Director William Broussard has been reassigned to the Southern System’s president’s office as a fund raiser.

March 26, 2015

Students

U.Va. Board Considers Tuition Hike; Vote Expected This Week

Students would pay more to attend the University of Virginia if a proposed tuition increase is approved.

March 24, 2015

Students

Janet Napolitano Apologizes for Disparaging Student Protest

University of California President Janet Napolitano apologized Thursday for calling chants by students protesting tuition hikes “crap,” a remark picked up by an open microphone at a Board of Regents meeting.

March 19, 2015

Leadership & Policy

CASS CLIATT

Cass Cliatt was appointed vice president for communication at Brown University. She has been serving as vicepresident for communication at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She will begin her new job on April 1. Cliatt earned a bachelor’s from Princeton University and a master’s from Northwestern University.

March 18, 2015

Faculty & Staff

Sweet Briar Faculty Opposes Closure, Seeks Talks with Board

Sweet Briar College’s faculty is seeking a meeting with the Board of Directors to discuss alternatives to closing the private women’s school.

March 17, 2015