Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Education News - 15 Apr 2008

The University of Connecticut's presidential inauguration was a study in contrasts Sunday, from the president's 20-minute speech charting the university's future as an interdisciplinary research institution to the exuberant marching band sprinting up the aisles blasting the UConn Husky fight song.President Michael J. Hogan had wanted to bring a festive atmosphere to the usually somber ceremony. So speeches were followed by performances by a lively gospel choir and jazz band, and the procession of dignitaries outside afterward was led by the marching band and a giant husky dog balloon like those in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Read more
Source: www.topix.com

The study was conducted by Georgia State University economist Ben Scafidi. His work was sponsored by four groups who consider themselves part of a nationwide "marriage movement" -- the New York-based Institute for American Values, the Institute for ...
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

Take a tip from Texas on university admissions, says Richard Scorer
Source: education.guardian.co.uk

Three Washington state residents have admitted to selling thousands of bogus academic degrees through scores of phony online universities.
Source: blogs.edweek.org



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