Every year, Harris-Stowe State University President Henry Givens gives graduating seniors a special gift — free graduation announcements.
It’s a small gesture, but it’s one that recognizes that many Harris-Stowe students are the first in their families to graduate from college.…
I was perusing Washington U.’s commencement Web site when I came upon the following message:
“In light of the recent outbreak of the H1N1 (swine flu) virus around the world, Washington University, following recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and…
WashU students who start off their days with a cup of fair-trade coffee can now accompany it with a fair-trade certified banana. (Of course, if they prefer water, it won’t come from a bottle, but from the tap as the…
If it rains at Lindenwood’s commencement ceremonies this spring, don’t be surprised if you see some Brockabrellas in the audience.
That’s right, Baseball Hall of Famer Lou Brock will be in the house. The storied base-stealer and former St. Louis Cardinal…
A pro-Israel group has canceled an event scheduled for today at St. Louis University after pro-Palestinian protesters showed up to a similar event at DePaul University in Chicago earlier this week.
Brett Cohen, campus coordinator for StandWithUs, said the purpose of…
You might have read the Associated Press story that ran in today’s Post Dispatch about Rep. Chris Kelly’s bill. The bill, which was filed on Monday, calls for the issuance of up to $700 million in bonds to pay for…
When I was on Maryville’s campus yesterday afternoon, I picked up a copy of the student newspaper, Gateway Maryville. The top story, “NO TGIF?” caught my eye.
Apparently, Maryville has had a class schedule that runs mostly from Monday to Thursday for…
Gary Forsee, the president of the University of Missouri system, announced a hiring freeze at the four campuses earlier today. Click here to read his full letter to the university community about the freeze.
A story in tomorrow’s paper will flesh out…
Washington University Chancellor Mark Wrighton
In addition to his $738,242 in university compensation (in 2006), Washington University Chancellor Mark Wrighton makes more than $360,000 from serving on two corporate boards, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education’s annual survey of presidential…
