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Oct 19 2024CRIME

Pi Kappa Phi Hazing Case at Alabama: Students Charged

Four University of Alabama students faced charges for alleged fraternity hazing incidents. The pledge said he was shoved, stepped on, and had things thrown at him. Videos from Aug. 25 and Aug. 28 showed pledges being mistreated in the TV room and band room. These incidents were part of the fraternit

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Oct 17 2024EDUCATION

Columbia Professor Faces Campus Ban After Anti-Israel Protest Clash

Last week, Columbia University banned a professor named Shai Davidai from campus. The ban happened after he argued with anti-Israel protesters and had heated exchanges with school leaders on the anniversary of a deadly attack on Israel by Hamas. The school claims Davidai harassed some faculty member

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Oct 12 2024EDUCATION

Why Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Stands Out for Aviation Professionals

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) is known worldwide for its focus on aviation and aerospace. With campuses in Florida and Arizona, it serves nearly 31,000 students. But what makes ERAU stand out? Let’s explore. ERAU has been around since 1926. Unlike other universities, its curriculum is

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

Georgia Universities Seek Ban on Transgender Athletes

Georgia's university leaders have voted unanimously to ask sports organizations like the NCAA to ban transgender women from women's sports. This move comes after the state's lieutenant governor promised to pass a similar law. The regents want these organizations to follow the rules of the National A

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Bodies Given to Texas Medical School Without Consent

For years, Dallas and Tarrant counties have been sending their unclaimed dead to the University of North Texas Health Science Center. The center used these bodies for medical research. They would cremate those with infectious diseases or ones that had started to decompose. The rest were either embal

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Professors: Misunderstood Teachers or Political Targets?

Lately, college and university professors have been under a lot of scrutiny. Especially during political campaigns, they've faced criticism for teaching subjects that some people might find controversial. For instance, during the recent debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, Trump quoted Ric

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Oct 06 2024BUSINESS

The Universities Where Many Founders Started Their Journey

Want to become a startup founder? Choosing the right university can really boost your chances. Let's take a look at which schools are producing the most successful entrepreneurs these days. First, we have UC Berkeley. It’s no surprise this school is near the top. Located close to Silicon Valley

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Oct 06 2024EDUCATION

A New Path for Dyslexic Thinkers: Virgin's Online University

Imagine learning in a whole new way, designed just for you. That’s what billionaire Richard Branson has created with his latest project – an online university called DyslexicU. This isn’t your typical school. It’s specifically tailored for dyslexic thinkers, like Branson himself. He quit school at 1

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Oct 04 2024EDUCATION

"Brown University's Divestment Debate: A Closer Look"

At Brown University, the debate over divesting from Israel has ignited a firestorm of opinions and actions. Last spring, billionaire Barry Sternlicht halted donations to his alma mater after the administration agreed to consider divestment. In August, 24 Republican state attorneys general warned aga

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Kathie Lee Gifford's New Book Raises Questions About Biblical Interpretation

While Kathie Lee Gifford's latest book "Herod and Mary: The True Story of the Tyrant King and the Mother of the Risen Savior" may attract attention from fans, its biblical interpretations have sparked debate among scholars. Critics argue that Gifford's co-author, Dr. Bryan M. Litfin, has a Ph.D. in

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