Education News - 23 Feb 2008

A committee has been named to recommend candidates to succeed UTMB President John D. Stobo. Stobo has announced plans to retire by Aug. 31. James R. Huffines, chairman of the board of regents, has set a goal of naming a new president of the University of Texas Medical Branch by May.
Source: galvestondailynews.com

Blockson Afro-American Collection at Temple University contains more than 30,000 historical items, some dating to the 16th century. It includes Paul Robeson's sheet music, African Bibles, rare letters and manuscripts, slave narratives, correspondence ...
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

"And $200 million a year for five years would start to put us back in the game." By DAVID ROYSE Associated Press Writer TALLAHASSEE, FL -- Florida's universities exist for a reason: to provide a college education to all students in the state who are academically qualified. via WTLV
Source: www.topix.com

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

Universities approach next hurdle for the 2008 research assessment exercise - the deadline for submissions.
Source: education.guardian.co.uk