Loquitur, Cabrini College, PA
1 day ago by Mallory Terrence
How can the largest country in Africa have a region with no medical facilities, large buildings, roads, schools or economy? These are everyday expectations that are taken for granted in most of the world but in southern and western Sudan they are eagerly sought after.
Spokesman, Morgan State University, MD
1 day ago by Zania Adamu
Morgan State University was one of seven Historically Black Colleges and Universities to receive a research grant totaling $35 million. NASA's Office of Education provided Morgan's Clarence M. Mitchell Jr. School of Engineering the grant to establish the Center of Excellence in Systems Engineering for Space Exploration Technologies (CESET).
Loquitur, Cabrini College, PA
1 day ago by Britany Wright
Five of Cabrini College's sophomores are hoping to change the stereotype associated with the word "sorority." Delta Xi Phi, a multicultural sorority, is under a one-year trial period and is now accepting pledges for Cabrini's chapter of the organization.
Dana Sciamarelli, math and secondary education major, said, "We want to better the community we live in, not have huge parties.
The Laf, Lafayette College, PA
2 days ago by Jayne Miller
According to The Express-Times, a lawsuit was filed against Lafayette College on Tuesday by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in the aftermath of the sexual harassment scandal which resulted in the firing of public safety officer Barry Stauffer last year.
News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University, MD
2 days ago by Stephanie Delman
The Panhellenic Council has decided to bring a fifth sorority to campus next fall, after the sizes of pledge classes reached record highs last spring.
The Triangle, Drexel University, PA
2 days ago by Stephanie Takach
The Powelton Village Civic Association will be presenting design ideas to Drexel regarding the proposal to close Race Street between 33rd and 34th streets, according to Mike Zuckerman, a member of the board of the PVCA.
The proposal for the streets to close will involve creating a North Mall area around the freshman residence hall, but construction has not yet started because Race Street has not been closed, according to Brian Keech, vice president for Government Affairs and Community Relations.
The Laf, Lafayette College, PA
2 days ago by Amanda Whitbred & Jayne Miller
The Office of Enrollment Services recently recommended that the $8,000 a year merit-based Trustee Scholarship given to twenty students each semester be eliminated. Although the fate of the scholarship has yet to be determined, President Dan Weiss said the decision has less to do with the argument against merit-based awards than it does with a reallocation of funds to need-based scholarships.
The Brown & White, Lehigh University, PA
2 days ago by Rosemary Saveri
The 1,130 freshman class is more ethnically diverse than previous classes at Lehigh and the percentage of international students has doubled, freshman class statistics show.
The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, PA
2 days ago by Kathy Wang
Penn graduates make a hefty salary - but not as much as their counterparts at Harvard and Princeton universities, according to a recent study.
The online global compensation firm PayScale conducted a study earlier this summer that compared the incomes of graduates from the Ivy League schools.
The Triangle, Drexel University, PA
2 days ago by Cameron Birch
Gov. Sarah Palin (R-AK) debated Sen. Joseph Biden (D-DE) on Oct. 2 as both politicians sought to be the next Vice President of the United States.
As the debate started out, Gwen Ifill, journalist for PBS and debate moderator, greeted the candidates. Palin broke the silence on stage by saying to the democratic candidate, "Hey, can I call you Joe?"
Ifill started the debate with Joe Biden and immediate focus was placed on the state of America's economy.
News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University, MD
3 days ago by Jocelyn Wagman
The next time you're about to bite into a juicy steak, consider the impact your dinner has on global warming.
News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University, MD
3 days ago by Sarah Capponi
While Baha'i is one of the fastest-growing religions in the world, its representation at Hopkins is very small.
The Triangle, Drexel University, PA
3 days ago by Brett Fischer
The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Recreation Center occurred in front of the Daskalakis Athletic Center Sept. 23, as students and administration made one of the biggest and most expensive collaborations in Drexel's recent history.
"We finally have a partnership between the students, the administration and the faculty, " Tony Caneris, the former Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services said.
Loquitur, Cabrini College, PA
3 days ago by Christopher Blake
University-aged Palestinians live a life where freedom seems a world away. Life at times seems without hope.
The Gaza Strip, home to more than a million Palestinians, is a conflict-torn area walled off from Israel and Egypt.
The Hawk, Saint Joseph's University, PA
3 days ago by Sean Coit '09
A striking jump in the acceptance rate at Saint Joseph's University is a result of a surprising enrollment rate of accepted students, and a new strategy for evaluating applicants, university officials said.
Associate Provost John Haller said Monday that the size of the freshman class, 1474 students as of Sept.
The Villanovan, Villanova University, PA
3 days ago by Stephen Buszka
For the first time ever, Hoops Mania will be a ticketed event. The decision was made jointly by SGA and Athletics as a way to address concerns from last year's event in which many students were denied admission after waiting for hours in the rain.
Approximately 3,000 tickets will be available for students to apply for starting tomorrow through the online basketball lottery system.
The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, PA
3 days ago by Emily Schultheis
Wharton senior Jonathan Hayman was implicated in a plan to scam a Connecticut casino on Sept. 20.
Hayman, 21, was charged with sixth-degree larceny after being at a blackjack table at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Conn.
The dealer and one other player at the table were charged with first-degree larceny and allegedly conspired to cheat the casino out of more than $16,000, Connecticut state police said.
The Whit, Rowan University, NJ
3 days ago by James Sanders
In a recent Gloucester County Times editorial about Rowan University President Donald Farish's recent salary increase, concerns of policy and presidential responsibility were raised - in addition to the validity of the raise.
During the September 10, 2008 Board of Trustees Meeting, a $15,000 bonus was approved for President Farish.
The Muhlenberg Weekly, Muhlenberg College, PA
3 days ago
Sept. 15 - Dispatch Code - Campus Safety notified about rumor circulating about gang activity. Information has not been substantiated.
Sept. 15 - Disorderly Conduct - 22 St. - Student reports being harassed by neighbor who is not affiliated with Muhlenberg.
The Villanovan, Villanova University, PA
3 days ago by Lee Betancourt
Within the next few months, students will have a better idea of what their alma mater will look like over the course of the next few decades. Both the Campus Master Plan and the University Strategic Plan are in their final stages of development, and the University plans to include students in the process of evaluating these plans soon.
The Whit, Rowan University, NJ
3 days ago by Emily Kostic
Rowan University held its first investiture ceremony on Sept. 25 in the Enyon Ballroom in the student center to celebrate Michael Donovan as the Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation Chair in Radio/Television/Film.
The Charles & Lucille King Foundation was created by Diana King in 1988 in honor of her parents, the creators of King World Productions, who started their multimillion dollar syndication company in 1964 by purchasing the distribution rights to "The Little Rascals" reruns, where they leased them to television stations, keeping one-third of the licensing fees.
The Hawk, Saint Joseph's University, PA
3 days ago by Kate Williamson '12
In December, the Board of Trustees will vote on a proposal to build a new residence hall on the main campus of Saint Joseph's University.
This proposal has three distinct parts. The first is to build a new dormitory on campus.
"The general idea at this time is to build a traditional residence hall, that is non-apartments, on Gest Lawn," said Cary Anderson, Ph.
The Villanovan, Villanova University, PA
3 days ago by Julie Balzarini
The Office of Student Development has modified student organizations' use of sidewalk chalk to advertise events. Student groups looking to utilize this type of publicity are now required to fill out a form in 217 Dougherty Hall to reserve space for their chalking.
The Hawk, Saint Joseph's University, PA
4 days ago by Kate Williamson '12
PrintPODs, kiosks for high-quality printing on the go, have arrived on Saint Joseph's University's campus.
Global Print Systems Incorporated, the maker of the PrintPOD, is running a landmark trial program for its remote printers at Saint Joseph's. Three PrintPOD machines are currently installed, one on the second floor of Campion Student Center and one at each of the two Lancaster Court Apartment buildings.
The Signal , The College of New Jersey, NJ
4 days ago by Alyssa Mease
Although the College is more than 250 years old, administrators are trying to keep as up-to-date as possible with the latest networking trends.
As part of this push, the College developed a Facebook page last spring.
Matthew Winkel, professional Web developer and adjunct professor, Matthew Golden, executive director of Communications and Media Relations, and David Adrian, sophomore computer science major, built the site together after Winkel heard about the idea at a conference.
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