College Headlines

The Graduates

The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL

1 day ago by Rick Kambic/Editor-In-Chief

Tears fell down parents' faces as they watched their children walk across the stage and into post-college life.

A farewell tempo beat from drums in the stands where Eastern wind symphony members watched friends graduate from their own ranks. May 3's commencement ceremonies featured about 1,659 students who met or will meet graduation requirements during the spring and summer semesters.

Retirees honored at annual banquet

The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL

1 day ago by Ashlei Maltman/City Reporter & Colleen Kitka/Staff Reporter

More than 60 Eastern faculty and staff members have retired or plan to retire during the 2007-08 academic year.

Eastern President Bill Perry came to congratulate and honor the staff for their many years of service at a formal dinner that annually recognizes those employees who are retiring from Eastern.

Budget director position still vacant

The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL

6 hours ago by Rick Kambic/Editor-In-Chief

Three applicants visited Eastern and were interviewed for the vacant budget director's position, but the search committee is still formulating a final recommendation.

Paul McCann, director of Business Services, said five applications were received in mid-January.

USI Board of Trustees postpones vote on same-sex benefits

Shield, University of Southern Indiana, IN

1 day ago by Jon Webb

The USI Board of Trustees decided May 10 to indefinitely postpone voting on a resolution that would provide insurance benefits to same-sex domestic partnerships.

The resolution - originally item K in the meeting's agenda - was addressed at the start of the meeting by board member Ted C.

SEMESTER IN PHOTOS

Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

4 days ago

Q & A with AD Tom Jurich

Louisville Cardinal, University of Louisville, KY

5 days ago by Gavin LaPaille

University of Louisville Athletic Director Tom Jurich has proven he knows how to manage a program.

Since his hire in 1997, Jurich has overseen one of the greatest rises in any university across the nation.

He was instrumental in getting the Cards moved to the Big East Conference in 2006, while many sports have gained national recognition under his watch.

SIUC to stop use of social security numbers as student IDs

Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

6 days ago by Madeleine Leroux

Dorm life offers fresh advantages

Louisville Cardinal, University of Louisville, KY

6 days ago by Matthew Marango and Thompson Perry

Being uprooted from home, coming to a college campus in a large city and living in a small room with a stranger would be a daunting prospect to almost anyone.

However, most students agree that with a little perseverance and a healthy attitude, it can be a positive experience.

"[Freshmen] should get to know the people in their dorm and hall," said junior elementary education major Ashley Brown...

Variety of meal options on and off-campus: Campus offers many different dining options: fast food, sushi, Mexican and Italian

Louisville Cardinal, University of Louisville, KY

6 days ago by Dennis O'Neil

Attention orientation students: although Wendy's, Papa John's, and Subway may be the only food options open during your stay, they are by no means the only ones offered by the university.

Student Government Association President Rudy Spencer stressed to incoming students the importance of considering all available options when eating on campus.

Salukis look to make move

Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

5 days ago by Matt Hartwig

With seven games left in the regular season, the SIU baseball team has plenty of work to do before the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament begins May 21. The Salukis (26-20, 7-11 MVC) got in the win column with a 5-4 escape against Creighton Sunday but were unable to win the series with six games left in conference play.