The Muhlenberg Weekly, Muhlenberg College, PA
3 hours ago by Kelly Frazee
Sat. Sept. 27 was a beautiful day for Homecoming activities once the rain had stopped and the sky became clear. Luckily the weather had cleared up just in time for the reveal of Homecoming King and Queen!
About two weeks before Homecoming Weekend the class of 2009 was asked to choose two men and two women to be Homecoming King and Queen.
The Muhlenberg Weekly, Muhlenberg College, PA
2 hours ago
Sept. 22 - Medical - Seegers Union - Sodexho employee was accidentally hit in head with pan. MCEMS transported worker to hospital.
Sept. 22 - Lost/Found - Liberty St. - Wallet found with credit card and drivers license but no cash. Wallet was returned to owner and Allentown Police is investigating.
The Quad, West Chester University, PA
4 hours ago by Frank Stern
A Pennsylvania voter drive brought actors Rachael Leigh Cook and Mehcad Brooks to WCU, last Monday, as the final week of voter registration in Pennsylvania ends today.
The Obama-Biden sponsored event, "Eight Days for '08," visited four Greater Philadelphia-area universities throughout the day last Monday.
Wharton Journal, University of Pennsylvania, PA
9 hours ago by Kavitha Venkatraman (WG'09), Editor-in-Chief
After an introduction by Dean Tom Robertson, the fireside chat began between Professor Mike Useem and Vikram Pandit, CEO of Citigroup. Pandit first spoke about his experience of being in the eye of a perfect storm amidst the heightened turmoil in the US financial markets. "It is a great time to be in school," he mentioned on a lighter note. To put things into context, Pandit listed the four major causes of the current financial crisis: housing imbalance where supply is greater than demand, consumption-saving imbalance in the US economy, highly levered state of financial systems around the world, and finally the need for growth without causing inflation.
The Brown & White, Lehigh University, PA
10 hours ago by Ryan Sheehy
Forbes ranked lehigh 310th out of 569 colleges and universities based on the quality of the education they provide and how much their students achieve.
Spokesman, Morgan State University, MD
1 day ago by Zania Adamu
Morgan State University was one of seven Historically Black Colleges and Universities to receive a research grant totaling $35 million. NASA's Office of Education provided Morgan's Clarence M. Mitchell Jr. School of Engineering the grant to establish the Center of Excellence in Systems Engineering for Space Exploration Technologies (CESET).
Loquitur, Cabrini College, PA
1 day ago by Britany Wright
Five of Cabrini College's sophomores are hoping to change the stereotype associated with the word "sorority." Delta Xi Phi, a multicultural sorority, is under a one-year trial period and is now accepting pledges for Cabrini's chapter of the organization.
Dana Sciamarelli, math and secondary education major, said, "We want to better the community we live in, not have huge parties.
Loquitur, Cabrini College, PA
2 days ago by Mallory Terrence
How can the largest country in Africa have a region with no medical facilities, large buildings, roads, schools or economy? These are everyday expectations that are taken for granted in most of the world but in southern and western Sudan they are eagerly sought after.
The Laf, Lafayette College, PA
2 days ago by Jayne Miller
According to The Express-Times, a lawsuit was filed against Lafayette College on Tuesday by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in the aftermath of the sexual harassment scandal which resulted in the firing of public safety officer Barry Stauffer last year.
News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University, MD
2 days ago by Stephanie Delman
The Panhellenic Council has decided to bring a fifth sorority to campus next fall, after the sizes of pledge classes reached record highs last spring.
The Triangle, Drexel University, PA
2 days ago by Stephanie Takach
The Powelton Village Civic Association will be presenting design ideas to Drexel regarding the proposal to close Race Street between 33rd and 34th streets, according to Mike Zuckerman, a member of the board of the PVCA.
The proposal for the streets to close will involve creating a North Mall area around the freshman residence hall, but construction has not yet started because Race Street has not been closed, according to Brian Keech, vice president for Government Affairs and Community Relations.
The Laf, Lafayette College, PA
2 days ago by Amanda Whitbred & Jayne Miller
The Office of Enrollment Services recently recommended that the $8,000 a year merit-based Trustee Scholarship given to twenty students each semester be eliminated. Although the fate of the scholarship has yet to be determined, President Dan Weiss said the decision has less to do with the argument against merit-based awards than it does with a reallocation of funds to need-based scholarships.
The Brown & White, Lehigh University, PA
2 days ago by Rosemary Saveri
The 1,130 freshman class is more ethnically diverse than previous classes at Lehigh and the percentage of international students has doubled, freshman class statistics show.
The Diamondback, University of Maryland College Park, MD
2 days ago by Tirza Austin
Off-campus students angry they can no longer use bus to get on the campus
The Diamondback, University of Maryland College Park, MD
3 days ago by Kyle Goon
Robbers threaten students with gun, steal electronics
The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, PA
3 days ago by Kathy Wang
Penn graduates make a hefty salary - but not as much as their counterparts at Harvard and Princeton universities, according to a recent study.
The online global compensation firm PayScale conducted a study earlier this summer that compared the incomes of graduates from the Ivy League schools.
The Triangle, Drexel University, PA
3 days ago by Cameron Birch
Gov. Sarah Palin (R-AK) debated Sen. Joseph Biden (D-DE) on Oct. 2 as both politicians sought to be the next Vice President of the United States.
As the debate started out, Gwen Ifill, journalist for PBS and debate moderator, greeted the candidates. Palin broke the silence on stage by saying to the democratic candidate, "Hey, can I call you Joe?"
Ifill started the debate with Joe Biden and immediate focus was placed on the state of America's economy.
News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University, MD
3 days ago by Jocelyn Wagman
The next time you're about to bite into a juicy steak, consider the impact your dinner has on global warming.
News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University, MD
3 days ago by Sarah Capponi
While Baha'i is one of the fastest-growing religions in the world, its representation at Hopkins is very small.
The Triangle, Drexel University, PA
3 days ago by Brett Fischer
The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Recreation Center occurred in front of the Daskalakis Athletic Center Sept. 23, as students and administration made one of the biggest and most expensive collaborations in Drexel's recent history.
"We finally have a partnership between the students, the administration and the faculty, " Tony Caneris, the former Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services said.
Loquitur, Cabrini College, PA
3 days ago by Christopher Blake
University-aged Palestinians live a life where freedom seems a world away. Life at times seems without hope.
The Gaza Strip, home to more than a million Palestinians, is a conflict-torn area walled off from Israel and Egypt.
The Hawk, Saint Joseph's University, PA
3 days ago by Sean Coit '09
A striking jump in the acceptance rate at Saint Joseph's University is a result of a surprising enrollment rate of accepted students, and a new strategy for evaluating applicants, university officials said.
Associate Provost John Haller said Monday that the size of the freshman class, 1474 students as of Sept.
The Villanovan, Villanova University, PA
4 days ago by Stephen Buszka
For the first time ever, Hoops Mania will be a ticketed event. The decision was made jointly by SGA and Athletics as a way to address concerns from last year's event in which many students were denied admission after waiting for hours in the rain.
Approximately 3,000 tickets will be available for students to apply for starting tomorrow through the online basketball lottery system.
The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, PA
4 days ago by Emily Schultheis
Wharton senior Jonathan Hayman was implicated in a plan to scam a Connecticut casino on Sept. 20.
Hayman, 21, was charged with sixth-degree larceny after being at a blackjack table at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Conn.
The dealer and one other player at the table were charged with first-degree larceny and allegedly conspired to cheat the casino out of more than $16,000, Connecticut state police said.
The Whit, Rowan University, NJ
4 days ago by James Sanders
In a recent Gloucester County Times editorial about Rowan University President Donald Farish's recent salary increase, concerns of policy and presidential responsibility were raised - in addition to the validity of the raise.
During the September 10, 2008 Board of Trustees Meeting, a $15,000 bonus was approved for President Farish.