Meter, Tennessee State University, TN
10 hours ago by Staff Report
TSU student James Jones Jr., 21, died as a result of a car accident in Chattanooga, Tenn. The crash involved three vehicles on Highway 153 early in the morning on June, 10. Jones was pronounced dead upon arrival to Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn.
The All State, Austin Peay State University, TN
1 hour ago by Kasey Henricks
Recently, APSU's annual funding was reduced by six percent, or $2,188,000. This reduction was made due to less higher education funding from the state.
In response to these budget cuts, the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) unanimously approved tuition hikes for all six of the system's universities June 26.
The Sidelines, Middle Tennessee State University, TN
5 hours ago by Travis Loller, AP
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ A pregnant illegal immigrant found herself shackled to a hospital bed while enduring labor after being arrested for driving without a license, according to police and her attorney.
Juana Villegas of Nashville was arrested and taken to the Davidson County Sheriff's Office on July 3 after a Berry Hill police officer pulled her over for careless driving and found she had no driver's license.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
6 hours ago by Jeff Mason
It seems that everything is going up in price lately: a gallon of gas, a movie ticket and now the SIUE parking pass.
The prices of the most basic red permit has gone up from $85 to $89 and the most expensive permits the green, orange and brown ones have gone up from $129 to $136.
Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
15 hours ago by Jeff Engelhardt
SIU had its budget bolstered after Gov. Rod Blagojevich approved the largest operating increase for state universities in seven years. The university will receive a total increase of about $9 million from the total $37 million increase being allocated to public universities for operational costs.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
16 hours ago by Ashlei Maltman/City Reporter
An agreement with Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. was approved at Tuesday night's city council meeting.
At the city council meeting, Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. gave a presentation about the upcoming investment grade audit.
Siemens will be doing a full-scale report of the city's properties to propose what can be done, the cost of it, and the expected pay back, Inyart said.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
16 hours ago by Rick Kambic/Editor in Chief
It's been one year since Eastern President Bill Perry was accepting congratulations for his new job. Now he is often the interviewer as he roams campus, greeting those whom he passes and whom he meets while observing the daily educational functions of the university.
Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
16 hours ago by Jeff Engelhardt
A recently expelled student pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges of failure to avoid an accident and driving under the influence. Scott Toomsen, a 38-year-old Carbondale resident, was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and driving under the influence after a June 19 incident in which he struck the back of an administrator's car.
Daily Helmsman, Universtiy of Memphis, TN
1 day ago by Martina Ballard
Many students spend their time worrying about passing classes, but having an impressive transcript might not be enough to get them hired. A growing number of companies are opting to review an applicant's credit as a part of the hiring process. This growing trend might make students want to focus more on their "financial report card.
Daily Helmsman, Universtiy of Memphis, TN
2 days ago by Joseph Russell
When students buy their favorite Tiger Den meals next semester, they may be surprised to know they're helping fill gas tanks around campus.
Thanks to a $100,000 state grant, vehicles around The University of Memphis will run on biofuel converted out of used cooking oil from the Tiger Den and the Blue Zone cafeteria at Richardson Towers.
The Montage, St. Louis Community College - Meramec, MO
5 days ago
"I guess I am just disappointed in the buy out because A-B is such a large corporation here in St. Louis.
I think it will affect the people here, and I know they are very dedicated to the community here, so I don't know what the future will bring."
- Vanessa Baudler
Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
5 days ago by Jeff Engelhardt
The work of a mortuary science student is often grim. Tasks include anything from funeral planning to reconstructive surgery or embalming. Though the work directly involves the dead, mortuary science is done for the living, said Cydney Griffith, associate professor for mortuary science and funeral service.
The Daily Eastern News, Eastern Illinois University, IL
6 days ago by Rick Kambic/Editor in Chief
A May 30 e-mail from Eastern to H&H Shuttle Taxi Inc. put shuttle bus services in doubt, but Dan Nadler announced Monday that an in-house program has been finished and is in place.
Two brand new busses have been leased for a cost of $50,000 per year, and the university is in the process of acquiring insurance and hiring bus drivers.
The Sidelines, Middle Tennessee State University, TN
6 days ago by Johnathon Schleicher
Zeny Panol, former editor for the International Communication Bulletin, has been appointed by the School of Journalism as interim director for the 2008/2009 school year.
Panol's related experience includes Mass Communications and Public Relations at MTSU and is a faculty advisor for the Public Relations Student Society of America.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
6 days ago by Kenneth Long
The residents of a 500-side Cougar Village apartment continue to face criminal problems, following a string of crimes including burglary, theft and multiple cases of criminal damage to property.
SIUE Police Lt. Kevin Schmoll said because of the extensive list of problems at the apartment, police recommended the residents move into different apartments.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
6 days ago by Kenneth Long
A malfunctioning cable unit started a fire on the 400 side of Cougar Village and a power outage for the on-campus apartments Friday afternoon, sending the residents to other campus housing for the night.
Spokesman for Ameren Illinois Utilities Leigh Morris said at approximately 1:10 p.
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