Global
November 2017
Florida State Becomes 3rd University to Suspend Greek Life
Florida State becomes at least the third university this year to suspend Greek life because of alcohol-related tragedies.
Florida State becomes at least the third university this year to suspend Greek life because of alcohol-related tragedies.
The gunman who killed 26 people at a small-town Texas church had a history of domestic violence that spanned years before the attack, and was able buy weapons because the Air Force did not submit his criminal history to the FBI as required by military rules.
Illinois spent $14 million on planning for state universities' construction projects that have been mothballed, according to a published report.
The Foundation, which fosters children’s love of reading and creative expression in our diverse culture, celebrates the 29th year of its Mini-grant program with a call for proposals. Approximately 60 grants of up to $500 each will be awarded to qualifying teachers and librarians at public schools and libraries across the country. The deadline for submissions is March 31, 2017, and decisions will be emailed to all applicants in early May, allowing educators to plan for the next academic year.
Trident University International (Trident) relaunched its Alumni Association in June of this year under the direction of Kendra Temple, Director of Alumni Relations and Outreach Operations.
Indiana undergraduate students are partnering with the University of Havana on a program researching treatments for neglected diseases. Such diseases are those that have little or no financial incentive to research because they affect small or poverty-stricken populations. Students and researchers with Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis recently traveled to Cuba to begin a partnership with the University of Havana on the topic.
Four world-class researchers at Queen’s University have been recognised for the positive impact of their work at the Vice-Chancellor’s Research Prizes 2016. In total, twelve academics were shortlisted across four categories: Research Impact, Research Innovation, Post-Doctoral Research and Early Career Researcher.
About 500 Latino and other minority students and their guidance counselors from high schools in Atlantic, Camden, Union and Passaic counties today heard about the importance of getting a degree from two Stockton administrators who came from backgrounds like theirs and were the first in their families to go to college.
Marking the culmination of its 75th anniversary, Utah Valley University (UVU) will unveil for the first time Friday a massive stained glass window project now 12 years in the making called "Roots of Knowledge." The 10-foot high, 200-foot wide 80-pane panorama pays tribute to the finest human achievements in art, architecture, music, law, literature, philosophy, medicine, science and technology. The Roots of Knowledge unveiling bookends a year-long celebration for UVU as its 75th anniversary year draws to an end. Home to more than 35,000 students, UVU began as a vocational school during World War II, and in the seven decades since has evolved into a technical school, community college, state college and, finally, a comprehensive regional teaching university.
Hispanics are more cautious about their holiday spending this year with 1 in 5 saying they will not be shopping at all, according to a national survey by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI). The number of respondents who said they would not shop in 2016 has increased by 10 points since the 2015 survey, from 11 percent to 21 percent. Others plan to delay holiday shopping. Earlier shopping has declined, with 18 percent of Hispanics saying they already started to shop, compared with 20 percent in 2015 and 24 percent in 2014. Hispanics will rely more on debt this year, with 29 percent using credit cards to pay for their purchases compared to 25 percent in 2015.
Centenary College of Louisiana ranks #1 in the percentage of undergraduate students participating in study abroad programs among baccalaureate colleges in the United States. The Institute of International Education (IIE) partnered with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to compile the annual Open Doors Report on International Exchange Data released on November 14.
Iowa Western Community College is asking voters to support a $14.5 million bond issue to upgrade security on its campus. The Daily Nonpareil reports (http://bit.ly/2eJGYhD ) the special election on the bond issue will be held in parts of 13 western Iowa counties on Dec. 6. College spokesman Don Kohler says the plan calls for installing new locks and doors throughout the campus, adding new cameras and upgrading the college's computer system to better monitor activity.
Cuba is a place of exceptional biodiversity and cultural richness, and now a new bilingual exhibitionat the American Museum of Natural History will offer visitors fresh insights into this island nation just 94 miles from Floridas shores. With a close look at Cubas unique natural history, including its native species, highly diverse ecosystems, and geology, ¡Cuba! also explores Cubas history, traditions, and contemporary Cuban voices to inspire novel perspectives on this dynamic country. ¡Cuba! opens for a weekend of Member previews on Friday, November 18, and will be on view from Monday, November 21, 2016, to August 13, 2017.
UCB, Inc. announced 40 recipients of the 2016 UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship, recognizing outstanding individuals affected by epilepsy who are pursuing higher education as part of their effort to achieve their dreams and goals. Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition affecting approximately three million people in the U.S. and 40 million people worldwide. Over the past 12 years, UCB has awarded nearly 400 hundred scholarships totaling $1.9 million to people whose lives have been directly affected by epilepsy. This includes not only those living with epilepsy, but also their family members and others involved in their care, who are critically important partners in successfully managing epilepsy.
