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
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
Aaron Hernandez, the former NFL superstar tight end, was known for his incredible talent on the field. But off the field, his life was marked by turmoil and struggle. In the FX series American Sports Story, episode 3, "Pray the Gay Away," we see a young Hernandez grappling with his sexuality, his id
In the world of higher education, rankings can be a significant indicator of a university's performance and reputation. Recently, U.S. News and World Report released its annual list of top universities in the nation, and three Illinois institutions made the cut. Northwestern University, the Universi
In the early 2000s, the University of Florida football team was on the rise. Under the leadership of head coach Urban Meyer, the team won two national championships and produced some of the most talented players in the country. However, behind the scenes, a different story was unfolding. Many of the
Penn State University recently made headlines by removing nearly three dozen racks containing its independent student-produced newspaper, The Daily Collegian, from on-campus locations. The removal was sparked by politics-related ads on the racks, which allegedly violated the school's policy. The uni
Raymond Hubscher, a biomedical engineering student at the University of British Columbia, was all set to return to campus for his fourth year. However, his plans were derailed when he couldn't secure on-campus housing through the random selection process used for mature returning students. As a BC r
Tulane University has announced a groundbreaking gift that will revolutionize its 112-year-old School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. The donor, Celia Scott Weatherhead, has made a significant contribution to the institution, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the field of public
St. John's University has taken a significant step forward in healthcare education with the launch of its state-of-the-art St. Vincent's Health Sciences Center. This 70,000-square-foot building is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including six interactive mannequins that can simulate emergency
Tulane University's School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine has received a significant gift from a long-time donor, Celia Scott Weatherhead, which will help transform the institution into one of the best in the world. Weatherhead, a 1965 graduate of Tulane's Newcomb College, has given over $16
