Education News - 10 Feb 2008

GALVESTON — A $500,000 grant from the Cullen Foundation will support neurological stem cell research at the University of Texas Medical Branch by funding the purchase of an advanced microscope and supporting a postdoctoral fellow who assists in the studies to optimize stem cell therapy.
Source: galvestondailynews.com

TEHRAN, Iran - Iran replaced Tehran University's chancellor, who was the first Islamic cleric appointed by the hard-line government to the post, with a non-cleric economics instructor after allegations of mismanagement, state media reported Sunday ...
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

"This is the next step in a multistep process that allows for public input" OKLAHOMA CITY The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education on Thursday moved closer to easing admission standards for incoming freshmen at Oklahoma State University. via The Journal Record
Source: www.topix.com

Universities will be urged to nourish students' souls as well as their minds and wallets at the Guardian Higher Education summit in London next week.
Source: education.guardian.co.uk

The site offers free video, audio, and print lectures and course material taken straight from the university's classes.
Source: www.edweek.org