Student aid initiatives increase at the University of Chicago as College tuition rises

The University of Chicago approved a 4.9 percent tuition increase for the 2008-2009 school year, although fewer than half of College students will actually pay the full amount. Of the approximately 4,780 students currently enrolled in the College, about 57 perce ...(Via news.uchicago.edu)

Student aid initiatives increase at the University of Chicago as College tuition rises

The University of Chicago approved a 4.9 percent tuition increase for the 2008-2009 school year, although fewer than half of College students will actually pay the full amount. Of the approximately 4,780 students currently enrolled in the College, about 57 perce ...
Source: news.uchicago.edu

Older Americans are more socially engaged than you may think

A new University of Chicago study shows that older people remain vital and active members of society as they age, despite a popular notion that they are more likely to be socially isolated.
A research team found that although older individuals have fewer intimate ...
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Older Americans are more socially engaged than you may think

A new University of Chicago study shows that older people remain vital and active members of society as they age, despite a popular notion that they are more likely to be socially isolated.
A research team found that although older individuals have fewer intimate ...
Source: news.uchicago.edu

Education News - 19 Apr 2008

Idaho is changing fast. And this growth is taking its toll on our private rural working lands. According to a recent study by Sian Mooney of Boise State University, Idaho lost 145,000 acres of range and cropland between 1997 and 2003, while developed lands increased by 56,600 acres.
Source: www.agweekly.com

We don't have as many opportunities as in California," said Genda Chen, associate professor of engineering at the University of Missouri-Rolla, which sits near the well-known and very active New Madrid fault zone.
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

"My concern is that for a long time, we've been trying to be all things to all people. I'm somewhat surprised that the plan doesn't do more to say what areas we're moving away from" A comprehensive new academic plan that charts UConn's future would capitalize on the university's strengths in environmental research, education, health care and human behavior and would foster state and private partnerships to develop products and businesses.The underlying goal is to push UConn into the ranks of the Top 20 public universities in the nation, lifting it from its current spot at 24 on U.S. News & World Report's 2008 list.'Ultimately, the purpose of this plan is to set a trajectory for us to reach that goal,' UConn Provost Peter Nicholls said Tuesday as he presented the plan at a meeting of the UConn board of trustees. Read more
Source: www.topix.com

Donations from Saudi and Muslim organisations dwarf government funding and raise fears that they exert too much influence over UK universities
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: www.edweek.org

With age comes happiness, University of Chicago study shows

Americans grow happier as they grow older, according to a University of Chicago study that is one of the most thorough examinations of happiness ever done in America. The study also found that baby boomers are not as content as other generations, African American ...
Link - news.uchicago.edu

Students and faculty make use of the University of Chicago’s Darfur Action and Education Fund

When the Darfur Action and Education Fund was established last year at the University of Chicago, administrators asked for boldness and creativity in the proposals—and that is exactly what they got. “Members of the Committee for the Darfur Action and Educati ...
Source: news.uchicago.edu

Sports travel leader backs University Boat Race

Sportstours International, one of the UK`s leading specialist sports travel companies, have agreed a sponsorship deal with the 2008 Two Cities Boat Race.

The Universities of Manchester and Salford will go head to head in the 37th Two Cities Boat Race on Saturday 10 May at Salford Quays. The crews from the two universities will compete along the traditional River Irwell course, which starts at Sam Platts Pub and finishes at the Lowry Bridge. Every year thousands of spectators line the banks of Salford Quays to watch the fiercely contested spectacle.

Commenting on the recent deal, Sportstours International Chief Executive Chris Bird said: "We are delighted to be part of another great regional sporting event. The Two Cities Boat Race attracts hundreds of spectators every year, and we want to be part of its development!"

Salford University's Head of Development, Michelle Bryant commented: "We are thrilled that Sportstours International has joined forces with the Two Cities Boat Race to help make it even bigger and better this year. The event is fast becoming one of the highlights of the region's sporting calendar, and we look forward to working with our new partner to make the day a great success."

Chris added: "As a Manchester based tour operator, it is important that we support local sporting initiatives alongside the major international events that we take over 20,000 participants and spectators to each year."

More than a thrilling sporting event, the Two Cities Boat Race is a social highlight: As well as the universities' boat race, spectators are treated to the spectacle of dragon boat racing and a festive atmosphere along the Quayside, with food, drink and live entertainment all day long.

Ends

Notes to editors

Sportstours International has a rich heritage in sports travel spanning over 25 years, specialising in running cycling triathlons and golf. Sportstours are also the exclusive partner for the world's leading warm weather training resort, Club La Santa in Lanzarote.

For further information about Sportstours International please visit www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk

For further information about the Two Cities Boat Race please visit www.twocitiesboatrace.co.uk

Link - www.salford.ac.uk

Using Wikis in Education

According to Wikipedia, a wiki is: "software that allows registered users or anyone to collaboratively create, edit, link, and organize the content of a website, usually for reference material." Many online teachers have found that wikis are an excellent tool for connecting students and distributing information. In fact, a new no-cost wiki ebook shares several success stories about wikis used in education.

Here's what's in the book:

"This book is a deep extension of the focus and content on my blog, Using Wiki in Education It contains 10 case studies written by teachers that describe how they're using the wiki to transform courses and engage today's students in a range of environments including high school, small college, major research university, online/distance learning and research lab. It is the first book to focus specifically on the wiki in education and be developed and published using a wiki, so it actively demonstrates the tool in action."

If you're an online teacher or even a student interested in classroom wikis, it's worth a look.

See full article.

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25 Wikipedia Alternatives for Online Students - 21 February 2008

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A Beautiful U (from digest magazine // marketplace blog)

As a part of the University of Minnesota’s Beautiful U Day held yesterday, students and faculty enjoyed a Beautiful U Day Lunch on Northrop plaza and at the St. Paul Student center. The concept: a zero waste lunch. University Dining Services provided a waste-free lunch where everything served was recyclable or compostable, including the bags and sandwich wrappings. What appeared to be giant trash bins actually acted as repositories for food compost. Not only were the meals environment-friendly, but ...
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A Beautiful U (from digest magazine // marketplace blog)

As a part of the University of Minnesota’s Beautiful U Day held yesterday, students and faculty enjoyed a Beautiful U Day Lunch on Northrop plaza and at the St. Paul Student center. The concept: a zero waste lunch. University Dining Services provided a waste-free lunch where everything served was recyclable or compostable, including the bags and sandwich wrappings. What appeared to be giant trash bins actually acted as repositories for food compost. Not only were the meals environment-friendly, but ...
Source: blog.lib.umn.edu

For next class meeting, Wednesday, April 23 (from University Writing 1301)

1. Group conferences to discuss the rough draft of the Inquiry Project will continue through Monday, 4/21. (No class meeting on this day.)
2. We will meet back in class on Wednesday, 4/23. The Annotated Bibliography (green assignment sheet) will be due at the end of the hour. You will have some time to work on it in class, but do not wait until that day to start it. If you do, you will not finish in time. You will also have some time ...(Via blog.lib.umn.edu)

U of M/Guthrie BFA Actors Shine in Midsummer and New Plays (from University of Minnesota Theatre and Dance News Feed)

University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater BFA Actor Training Program students and alumni are shining on the Guthrie's stages this spring. Through April 27th, see the current Senior Company of the program perform its annual New Plays Series. Well into June, get your tickets early to see several BFA Acting alumni in the popular A Midsummer Night's Dream. Take a look at guthrietheater.org for more information about both of these events, and to see interviews with Midsummer cast members. A ...
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Tanning for dollars - researcher conflict of interest (from Schwitzer health news blog)

The Wall Street Journal reports: A Boston University researcher who authored an article in the New England Journal of Medicine last year recommending the moderate use of tanning beds as a way to treat or avoid vitamin-D deficiency has received research funding from an organization funded and controlled by the tanning-bed industry. The link to researcher Michael Holick's work and the tanning industry wasn't made clear in the article. A note at the end of the article disclosed that Dr. ...
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Education News - 18 Apr 2008

The more you jumped, hopped or skipped rope in childhood, the stronger your skeleton - at least later in childhood - according to new research out of Oregon State University in Corvallis.
Source: www.philly.com

They may be targeting the U.S. but not hitting either the American homeland or American interests in other countries," said Gary LaFree, director of the University of Maryland's National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

"My concern is that for a long time, we've been trying to be all things to all people. I'm somewhat surprised that the plan doesn't do more to say what areas we're moving away from" A comprehensive new academic plan that charts UConn's future would capitalize on the university's strengths in environmental research, education, health care and human behavior and would foster state and private partnerships to develop products and businesses.The underlying goal is to push UConn into the ranks of the Top 20 public universities in the nation, lifting it from its current spot at 24 on U.S. News & World Report's 2008 list.'Ultimately, the purpose of this plan is to set a trajectory for us to reach that goal,' UConn Provost Peter Nicholls said Tuesday as he presented the plan at a meeting of the UConn board of trustees. Read more
Source: www.topix.com

Donations from Saudi and Muslim organisations dwarf government funding and raise fears that they exert too much influence over UK universities
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: www.edweek.org

Education News - 18 Apr 2008

The more you jumped, hopped or skipped rope in childhood, the stronger your skeleton - at least later in childhood - according to new research out of Oregon State University in Corvallis.
Source: www.philly.com

They may be targeting the U.S. but not hitting either the American homeland or American interests in other countries," said Gary LaFree, director of the University of Maryland's National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

"My concern is that for a long time, we've been trying to be all things to all people. I'm somewhat surprised that the plan doesn't do more to say what areas we're moving away from" A comprehensive new academic plan that charts UConn's future would capitalize on the university's strengths in environmental research, education, health care and human behavior and would foster state and private partnerships to develop products and businesses.The underlying goal is to push UConn into the ranks of the Top 20 public universities in the nation, lifting it from its current spot at 24 on U.S. News & World Report's 2008 list.'Ultimately, the purpose of this plan is to set a trajectory for us to reach that goal,' UConn Provost Peter Nicholls said Tuesday as he presented the plan at a meeting of the UConn board of trustees. Read more
Source: www.topix.com

Donations from Saudi and Muslim organisations dwarf government funding and raise fears that they exert too much influence over UK universities
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: www.edweek.org

University Priorities - A Matter of Discipline? (from The Periodic Table, Too)

The outstanding university citizen and scholar, Tom Clayton, writes in the Daily today: I have no personal complaint to make, but I do wonder about the imbalances of the national higher-educational system when it comes to remuneration. It is certainly not true, as has been asserted, that market-driven salaries are inversely proportional to the intellectual and social value and contributions of the disciplines, but everyone ought to regret that the salaries in some fields of IT and the hideously underpaid ...
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Education News - 17 Apr 2008

HAMMOND | Purdue University Calumet's School of Technology will host an engineering technology summer workshop for high school students from July 7 to 25 on campus.
Source: news

... at a meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, come from an analysis of the medication use and cognitive test scores of 870 older Catholic priests, nuns and brothers who participated in the Religious Orders Study at Chicago's Rush University ...
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

"My concern is that for a long time, we've been trying to be all things to all people. I'm somewhat surprised that the plan doesn't do more to say what areas we're moving away from" A comprehensive new academic plan that charts UConn's future would capitalize on the university's strengths in environmental research, education, health care and human behavior and would foster state and private partnerships to develop products and businesses.The underlying goal is to push UConn into the ranks of the Top 20 public universities in the nation, lifting it from its current spot at 24 on U.S. News & World Report's 2008 list.'Ultimately, the purpose of this plan is to set a trajectory for us to reach that goal,' UConn Provost Peter Nicholls said Tuesday as he presented the plan at a meeting of the UConn board of trustees. Read more
Source: www.topix.com

Donations from Saudi and Muslim organisations dwarf government funding and raise fears that they exert too much influence over UK universities
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: www.edweek.org

Education News - 17 Apr 2008

New Delhi, April 17: A bill seeking to set up a new maritime university in Chennai was moved in parliament Thursday.
Source: www.newkerala.com

... permanent display — similar to a traveling exhibition that's been on the road since 1996 — will emphasize three aspects of artificial robotic behavior: sensing, thinking and acting. And it will include members of the Carnegie Mellon University ...
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

"My concern is that for a long time, we've been trying to be all things to all people. I'm somewhat surprised that the plan doesn't do more to say what areas we're moving away from" A comprehensive new academic plan that charts UConn's future would capitalize on the university's strengths in environmental research, education, health care and human behavior and would foster state and private partnerships to develop products and businesses.The underlying goal is to push UConn into the ranks of the Top 20 public universities in the nation, lifting it from its current spot at 24 on U.S. News & World Report's 2008 list.'Ultimately, the purpose of this plan is to set a trajectory for us to reach that goal,' UConn Provost Peter Nicholls said Tuesday as he presented the plan at a meeting of the UConn board of trustees. Read more
Source: www.topix.com

Donations from Saudi and Muslim organisations dwarf government funding and raise fears that they exert too much influence over UK universities
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: www.edweek.org

Education News - 17 Apr 2008

New Delhi, April 17: A bill seeking to set up a new maritime university in Chennai was moved in parliament Thursday.
Source: www.newkerala.com

... permanent display — similar to a traveling exhibition that's been on the road since 1996 — will emphasize three aspects of artificial robotic behavior: sensing, thinking and acting. And it will include members of the Carnegie Mellon University ...
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

"My concern is that for a long time, we've been trying to be all things to all people. I'm somewhat surprised that the plan doesn't do more to say what areas we're moving away from" A comprehensive new academic plan that charts UConn's future would capitalize on the university's strengths in environmental research, education, health care and human behavior and would foster state and private partnerships to develop products and businesses.The underlying goal is to push UConn into the ranks of the Top 20 public universities in the nation, lifting it from its current spot at 24 on U.S. News & World Report's 2008 list.'Ultimately, the purpose of this plan is to set a trajectory for us to reach that goal,' UConn Provost Peter Nicholls said Tuesday as he presented the plan at a meeting of the UConn board of trustees. Read more
Source: www.topix.com

Donations from Saudi and Muslim organisations dwarf government funding and raise fears that they exert too much influence over UK universities
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: www.edweek.org

Using Wikis in Education

According to Wikipedia, a wiki is: "software that allows registered users or anyone to collaboratively create, edit, link, and organize the content of a website, usually for reference material." Many online teachers have found that wikis are an excellent tool for connecting students and distributing information. In fact, a new no-cost wiki ebook shares several success stories about wikis used in education.

Here's what's in the book:

"This book is a deep extension of the focus and content on my blog, Using Wiki in Education It contains 10 case studies written by teachers that describe how they're using the wiki to transform courses and engage today's students in a range of environments including high school, small college, major research university, online/distance learning and research lab. It is the first book to focus specifically on the wiki in education and be developed and published using a wiki, so it actively demonstrates the tool in action."

If you're an online teacher or even a student interested in classroom wikis, it's worth a look.

See full article.

Related Entries:

Teaching and Learning Online with Wikis - 16 December 2004

Department of Education Says: Increase Online Courses - 30 June 2006

Students Lose Money In Online Education Scam - 31 July 2006

25 Wikipedia Alternatives for Online Students - 21 February 2008

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Girls, Sports and Exercise (from University of Minnesota Moment)

Learning to lead, building friendships and developing self-confidence: those are just some of the lasting benefits for girls involved in sports and exercise as discovered by the University of Minnesota Tucker Center. The center, which researches women and sport, recently updated its groundbreaking report with new findings. Director Mary Jo Kane explains. Download fully produced :90 feature || Download raw audio ...(Via blog.lib.umn.edu)

Girls, Sports and Exercise (from University of Minnesota Moment)

Learning to lead, building friendships and developing self-confidence: those are just some of the lasting benefits for girls involved in sports and exercise as discovered by the University of Minnesota Tucker Center. The center, which researches women and sport, recently updated its groundbreaking report with new findings. Director Mary Jo Kane explains. Download fully produced :90 feature || Download raw audio ...
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The Poetix Collaborative 2008 @ University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Campus 17 -18 April 2008 (from Social Etymologies)

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE! The Poetix Collaborative: Readings by Gabrielle Civil, Kazim Ali, Kao Kalia Yang, and G. E. Patterson Thursday 17 April, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Nolte Center 125 Gabrielle Civil A bilingual poetry reading by GABRIELLE CIVIL, Associate Professor of English, Women's Studies and Critical Studies of Race and Ethnicity at the College of Saint Catherine. Prof. Civil comes to performance art at the intersection of poetry, installation and conceptual art. Often, she creates environments, walks into them, and makes things ...
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Education News - 16 Apr 2008

MODEL EUROPEAN UNION What it is: The University of Pittsburgh’s High School Model European Union
Source: timesonline.com

It drew a university already known for its school spirit even closer as the depth of the loss registered with students and faculty. "Just in interacting with people, you can tell," said Heidi Miller, 20, a sophomore from Harrisonburg who was shot ...
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

Education minister plays down the rising number of student complaints about the quality of UK university education
Source: education.guardian.co.uk

The spending gap between public universities that draw more affluent students and poorer students is more pronounced in New Jersey than in many other states, according to an analysis released Monday. via Courier News Online
Source: www.topix.com

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

Rowing rivals get stuck in with pre-race acupuncture

Old rivals from Salford University and Manchester University rowing teams have been receiving complementary therapies including acupuncture, reflexology and aromatherapy massage to enhance their training ahead of the Two Cities Boat Race on May 10 at Salford Quays.

The historic race is fiercely competitive with both teams turning to treatments at Salford University's Complementary and Alternative Therapy Clinic to ensure they are in top health for the tough day of competition next month.

Mae Xing, acupuncture practitioner said: "The rowers have received treatments to help them relax as well as pain relief for aching muscles. The acupuncture will help them to become more focussed on winning without becoming stressed or anxious."

As runners-up last time, Salford has more to prove this year. Captain of Salford University Women's Rowing team, Hannah Cumming said: "It's great that we have been able to use such expert treatments, it has made me even more determined to win this year."

"I have actually had acupuncture before and it really does work. It's not painful, in fact it is really relaxing," added Veronica Wood, President of Manchester University Rowing club.

Visiting the clinic has proved a popular way to relax amidst the teams' training schedule which has become tougher with only one month until race day. "Coming to the clinic is really relaxing. Having acupuncture has helped me as I pulled a muscle in my shoulder two weeks ago, it now feels much better", said Hannah.

The two universities will be battling it out from 2.30pm on Saturday 10 May, with dragon boat racing to take part from 10.30am for staff, students and the public.

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Education News - 16 Apr 2008

Roosevelt won its fifth straight game, defeating University 6-3 in a Class 3A Patriot League baseball game on Tuesday in Johnstown.
Source: www.greeleytrib.com

The spending gap between public universities that draw more affluent students and poorer students is more pronounced in New Jersey than in many other states, according to an analysis released Monday. via Courier News Online
Source: www.topix.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

Education News - 16 Apr 2008

Roosevelt won its fifth straight game, defeating University 6-3 in a Class 3A Patriot League baseball game on Tuesday in Johnstown.
Source: www.greeleytrib.com

The spending gap between public universities that draw more affluent students and poorer students is more pronounced in New Jersey than in many other states, according to an analysis released Monday. via Courier News Online
Source: www.topix.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

Stanford University's Online High School

A surprising number of brick-and-mortar universities are creating online high school programs. One of the most impressive is Stanford University's Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY).

EPGY Online High School is designed for exceptionally gifted students. The program can be completed in just three years and requires students to take three writing-intensive core classes as well as several advanced placement (AP) courses.

It seems like an amazing program - but, it comes with a hefty price tag and admissions standards to match. Full time students pay a whopping $13,000 for tuition every year. And, the application packet is an intimidating 23-pages long. Admissions and tuition resemble what you'd expect when applying to an ivy league college, not an online high school.

Is it worth it? My full EPGY Online High School profile can help you decide.

See full article.

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Stanford University's Online High School

A surprising number of brick-and-mortar universities are creating online high school programs. One of the most impressive is Stanford University's Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY).

EPGY Online High School is designed for exceptionally gifted students. The program can be completed in just three years and requires students to take three writing-intensive core classes as well as several advanced placement (AP) courses.

It seems like an amazing program - but, it comes with a hefty price tag and admissions standards to match. Full time students pay a whopping $13,000 for tuition every year. And, the application packet is an intimidating 23-pages long. Admissions and tuition resemble what you'd expect when applying to an ivy league college, not an online high school.

Is it worth it? My full EPGY Online High School profile can help you decide.

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Minnesota Supercomputing Institute Open House 4/23 (from U Mn Science and Engineering Library News and Events)

April 23, 2008
Walter Library, University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus
1:00 to 4:00 p.m. All members of the University community and their guests are invited to this free event. MSI will hold an open house on April 23, 2008 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. to increase awareness of our services throughout the University of Minnesota community and to showcase the work of the researchers who use our resources. FFI and registration. ...
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Education News - 15 Apr 2008

The University of Texas is waiting for point guard D.J. Augustin to decide whether he will chase his NBA dream.
Source: www.kwtx.com

What makes young customers good customers is that they generally buy expensive, high-profit drinks, like Frappuccinos," says Bryant Simon, a Temple University history professor who is writing a book about Starbucks.
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

The spending gap between public universities that draw more affluent students and poorer students is more pronounced in New Jersey than in many other states, according to an analysis released Monday. via Courier News Online
Source: www.topix.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: www.edweek.org

Education News - 15 Apr 2008

Oakland University in Rochester was to return to normal class schedules today after a promised doomsday scrawled in graffiti came and went without incident.
Source: www.crainsdetroit.com

The spending gap between public universities that draw more affluent students and poorer students is more pronounced in New Jersey than in many other states, according to an analysis released Monday. via Courier News Online
Source: www.topix.com

It's a calling," said the 34-year-old University of Tennessee at Chattanooga social work major. "The financial rewards aren't there, but there are so many other rewards.
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: www.edweek.org

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

Education News - 15 Apr 2008

Florida International University discusses how it plans to deal with the state of Florida's school budget cuts.
Source: www.nbc6.net

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

I think it’s the first real evidence that there is a semi-aquatic lineage to the elephants," said Alexander Liu, a graduate student in paleobiology at Oxford University.
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

"Dr. Aripoli has been a tremendous vice president for Missouri State over the past 15 years" Don Aripoli, vice president for student affairs at Missouri State University since 1993, has resigned his position and will take on other duties for the university. via KYTV Springfield
Source: www.topix.com

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

Education News - 14 Apr 2008

Toronto - The second-degree murder trial of Robert Baltovich, slated to begin Monday, was pushed back to Wednesday. Baltovich has been accused of killing his girlfriend, Elizabeth Bain, a University of Toronto student who disappeared in 1990 while heading to school.
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LIMA - Peru says Yale University researchers took more than 40,000 artifacts from the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu in the early 1900s, or 10 times the original estimate, the state news agency reported on Sunday. A team from Peru's National Institute ...
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Professors Boycotting Academic Journals

Over the past few years, there has been a huge push towards making educational information freely available online. In most cases, the results have been extremely advantageous for online learners who do not always have access to university-level libraries.

Now, some professors are advocating to make academic journals publicly available. In a nutshell: university faculty regularly publish articles in academic journals as a requirement of their position. Students regularly need access to the information in these journals for papers and other research projects.

Those who do not have access to a university library may find it difficult to find these articles elsewhere. They may have to pay for an article service or purchase each article a la carte - both options are pricey and are not always available.

Academic Danah Boyd is currently boycotting academic journals by publishing in open-access journals instead - and she's encouraging her peers to do the same. Here's what she has to say:

"I'd be sad to see some of the academic publishers go, but if they can't evolve to figure out new market options, I have no interest in supporting their silencing practices. I think that scholars have a responsibility to make their work available as a public good. I believe that scholars should be valued for publishing influential material that can be consumed by anyone who might find it relevant to their interests. I believe that the product of our labor should be a public good. I do not believe that scholars should be encouraged to follow stupid rules for the sake of maintaining norms."

Check out her post on academic journals to learn more about the boycott and her ideals for open access.

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Rowing rivals get stuck in with pre-race acupuncture

Old rivals from Salford University and Manchester University rowing teams have been receiving complementary therapies including acupuncture, reflexology and aromatherapy massage to enhance their training ahead of the Two Cities Boat Race on May 10 at Salford Quays.

The historic race is fiercely competitive with both teams turning to treatments at Salford University's Complementary and Alternative Therapy Clinic to ensure they are in top health for the tough day of competition next month.

Mae Xing, acupuncture practitioner said: "The rowers have received treatments to help them relax as well as pain relief for aching muscles. The acupuncture will help them to become more focussed on winning without becoming stressed or anxious."

As runners-up last time, Salford has more to prove this year. Captain of Salford University Women's Rowing team, Hannah Cumming said: "It's great that we have been able to use such expert treatments, it has made me even more determined to win this year."

"I have actually had acupuncture before and it really does work. It's not painful, in fact it is really relaxing," added Veronica Wood, President of Manchester University Rowing club.

Visiting the clinic has proved a popular way to relax amidst the teams' training schedule which has become tougher with only one month until race day. "Coming to the clinic is really relaxing. Having acupuncture has helped me as I pulled a muscle in my shoulder two weeks ago, it now feels much better", said Hannah.

The two universities will be battling it out from 2.30pm on Saturday 10 May, with dragon boat racing to take part from 10.30am for staff, students and the public.

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After graduating from Salisbury University in 1990, David Earl got the chance to do what almost every serious musician wants to do after college. The guitarist of 10 years went on tour with boogie-woogie pianist Daryl Davis, and stayed on the road for seven years.
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"Dr. Aripoli has been a tremendous vice president for Missouri State over the past 15 years" Don Aripoli, vice president for student affairs at Missouri State University since 1993, has resigned his position and will take on other duties for the university. via KYTV Springfield
Source: www.topix.com

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