Sunday, November 22, 2009

colleges

Pennsylvania School Adds BMI Test for Graduation

Lincoln University will require a physical examination of students before they can graduate. more >>

Ole Miss Will Get Some Unwelcome Visitors on Saturday

The KKK will stage a protest before the University of Mississippi's football game. more >>

Best Public Universities for Out-of-State Students

A new ranking shows which top publics enroll the most out-of-state students. more >>

Looking for an Out-of-State Public University?

University of Vermont and University of Delaware are tops. more >>

Economic Woes Taking Social, Physical Toll on Arizona Students

University of Missouri President Secretly Meets With Old Foe

University of Missouri System president refuses to divulge details of meeting with an old rival. more >>

UCLA Students Occupy Campus Building in Protest

Students in California are protesting the University of California System's 32 percent fee hike. more >>

Sweatshop Rallies Claim Success

Protests on campuses across the country demanded that Russell Athletic rehire 1,200 Honduran workers. more >>

BC Newspaper Running Series on Homophobia

Series will explore homophobia on the school's Chestnut Hill, Mass., campus. more >>

Northern Kentucky Paper Apologizes for Ad

After concern from readers, the Northerner pulled an ad for a white supremacy group. more >>

Media Banned From Palin's Speech at College of the Ozarks

The stipulation is part of Palin's agreement with the Missouri school. more >>

GW Becomes First College to Offer Squash Scholarships

George Washington University has one of four non-Ivy squash programs. more >>

Maryland Regents Reject Porn Policy

Rule would have required screening process for all films shown on campus. more >>

Fairfield Student Newspaper Faces Harassment Charges

Harassment claims against the Mirrorcould cause the paper to fold. more >>

Student Journalists Under Fire

Illinois prosecutors have Northwestern student journalists in their sights. more >>

Syracuse University Scraps Kindle Use

After complaints from advocates for the blind, Syracuse stops buying E-book readers. more >>

Record-Setting Harvard Student Starts Charity Club

Freshman world record-holder starts a money-raising charity for record-setters. more >>

Famed Northern Illinois Police Chief May Be Forced Out

A student newspaper editorial leads to NIU police chief's paid leave and possible resignation. more >>

Michigan Holds Forum on Smoke-Free Campus Initiative

The University of Michigan wants to be smoke free by 2011. more >>

Muslim Students Hold Forum at Syracuse

After the Fort Hood shootings, Syracuse's Muslim Student Association wanted a discussion. more >>

Gates to Speak at University of Georgia's Fall Graduation

The defense secretary, who is a former university president, will address the graduates in December. more >>

Female Student Wants to Be Mr. Yale

Yale has its first-ever female contestant in the Mr. Yale contest. more >>

10 Secrets to Raising More Than $15,000 for College

Ask Grandma, eat more ramen noodles, sell the car, and work harder to help find needed funds. more >>

Stanford Athletics Sweat Budget Woes

With increasing economic pressure, one of the best athletics departments in the country feels the heat. more >>

Minnesota Students Slipping Through Healthcare Cracks

Loophole in insurance registration lets students avoid paying for mandated healthcare. more >>

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