Wharton Journal, University of Pennsylvania, PA
24 minutes ago by Kavitha Venkatraman (WG'09), Editor-in-Chief
After an introduction by Dean Tom Robertson, the fireside chat began between Professor Mike Useem and Vikram Pandit, CEO of Citigroup. Pandit first spoke about his experience of being in the eye of a perfect storm amidst the heightened turmoil in the US financial markets. "It is a great time to be in school," he mentioned on a lighter note. To put things into context, Pandit listed the four major causes of the current financial crisis: housing imbalance where supply is greater than demand, consumption-saving imbalance in the US economy, highly levered state of financial systems around the world, and finally the need for growth without causing inflation.
The Brown & White, Lehigh University, PA
54 minutes ago by Ryan Sheehy
Forbes ranked lehigh 310th out of 569 colleges and universities based on the quality of the education they provide and how much their students achieve.
Yeshiva University Observer, Yeshiva University, NY
18 hours ago by Esther Baruh
Over the next few years, Stern College for Women (SCW) will be experiencing a period of budget realignment in order to compensate for a university-wide deficit of $24 million. The deficit is a result of aggressive spending that has taken place over the past few years.
Acorn, Drew University, NJ
19 hours ago by Sheryl McCabe
He worked 25 years at the U.S. Embassy and would've retired in just 5 more if he stayed in Bangladesh. Instead, Hatef Quazi, 70, gave up his career as an administrative advisor and came to America. Now he is the familiar face who swipes students' cards at the front of the Commons and one of the most beloved figures on the Drew campus.
The Circle, Marist College, NY
23 hours ago by Ryan Hutton
The Marist Institute for Public Opinion (MIPO) is polling six nights a week as Election Day nears. In MIPO's latest national poll Sen. Obama leads Sen. McCain by 4 points with support from 47% of registered voters.
Last week, five press releases were distributed within 24 hours, covering a range of topics from the economic bailout plan to current numbers in battleground states.
Yeshiva University Observer, Yeshiva University, NY
1 day ago by Esther Baruh
Two of Yeshiva University's (YU) professional schools, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (AECOM) and the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology (FGSP), have merged their disciplines in the co-sponsorship of the recently-established Institute of Public Health Sciences (IPHS).
Acorn, Drew University, NJ
2 days ago by Katie Chambers
While this fall has been a season of immediate change to the look of Drew University, it also marks the start of a potential long-term re-thinking about the structure of the campus.
After over a year of planning, administrators and architects will unveil the master plan for the renovation of the look and character of Drew's campus over the next 10 to 15 years.
The Laf, Lafayette College, PA
2 days ago by Jayne Miller
According to The Express-Times, a lawsuit was filed against Lafayette College on Tuesday by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in the aftermath of the sexual harassment scandal which resulted in the firing of public safety officer Barry Stauffer last year.
Acorn, Drew University, NJ
2 days ago by Steven Graboski
Last night, Drew University was churning with interest when vice presidential candidates Governor Sarah Palin and Senator Joe Biden went toe-to-toe in a televised debate. While many students watched from their rooms, dozens gathered at The Space and The Pub to view the must-see debate.
The Triangle, Drexel University, PA
2 days ago by Stephanie Takach
The Powelton Village Civic Association will be presenting design ideas to Drexel regarding the proposal to close Race Street between 33rd and 34th streets, according to Mike Zuckerman, a member of the board of the PVCA.
The proposal for the streets to close will involve creating a North Mall area around the freshman residence hall, but construction has not yet started because Race Street has not been closed, according to Brian Keech, vice president for Government Affairs and Community Relations.
The Laf, Lafayette College, PA
2 days ago by Amanda Whitbred & Jayne Miller
The Office of Enrollment Services recently recommended that the $8,000 a year merit-based Trustee Scholarship given to twenty students each semester be eliminated. Although the fate of the scholarship has yet to be determined, President Dan Weiss said the decision has less to do with the argument against merit-based awards than it does with a reallocation of funds to need-based scholarships.
The Brown & White, Lehigh University, PA
2 days ago by Rosemary Saveri
The 1,130 freshman class is more ethnically diverse than previous classes at Lehigh and the percentage of international students has doubled, freshman class statistics show.
Yeshiva University Observer, Yeshiva University, NY
2 days ago by Aliza Greenland
On Wednesday September 24, 2008, pictures of Barack Obama studded the Stern College for Women (SCW) campus. The candidate's chiseled silhouette graced fronts of students' t-shirts and posters declaring "Progress." In a campaign termed "Obama Day," about 15 SCW students supportive of Obama proudly flaunted their political position, modeling Obama buttons and distributing pamphlets throughout the day.
The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, PA
2 days ago by Kathy Wang
Penn graduates make a hefty salary - but not as much as their counterparts at Harvard and Princeton universities, according to a recent study.
The online global compensation firm PayScale conducted a study earlier this summer that compared the incomes of graduates from the Ivy League schools.
The Ram, Fordham University, NY
2 days ago by By DAVE REGISTER/STAFF WRITER
A procession of unmarked police and government vehicles pulled in front of Keating Hall on Sept. 24 at 8:30 p.m. His Excellency Leonel Fernández, the president of the Dominican Republic, rode in one of those cars. More than 400 students - many of Dominican descent - professors, and others sat and stood inside a cramped auditorium in Keating waiting to hear him speak.
The Triangle, Drexel University, PA
2 days ago by Cameron Birch
Gov. Sarah Palin (R-AK) debated Sen. Joseph Biden (D-DE) on Oct. 2 as both politicians sought to be the next Vice President of the United States.
As the debate started out, Gwen Ifill, journalist for PBS and debate moderator, greeted the candidates. Palin broke the silence on stage by saying to the democratic candidate, "Hey, can I call you Joe?"
Ifill started the debate with Joe Biden and immediate focus was placed on the state of America's economy.
The Ram, Fordham University, NY
3 days ago by By Chiara Wegener/Staff Writer
A local community board wants to shut the tap on more bars in the Fordham area.
According to the New York Daily News, Bronx Community Board 6, which covers the areas of Fordham, East Tremont and Belmont, wants to convince the State Liquor Authority to review the overpopulation of bars in the area.
The Triangle, Drexel University, PA
3 days ago by Brett Fischer
The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Recreation Center occurred in front of the Daskalakis Athletic Center Sept. 23, as students and administration made one of the biggest and most expensive collaborations in Drexel's recent history.
"We finally have a partnership between the students, the administration and the faculty, " Tony Caneris, the former Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services said.
The Montclarion, MontClair STate University, NJ
3 days ago by Kristie Cattafi
The John J. Cali School of Music construction project and Chapin Hall renovations will be completed Aug. 1, 2009 after several complications that pushed back the original opening date in January.
There were three main reasons for the delays, Greg Bressler, vice president for university facilities, said: "Cinderblocks were found containing arsenic, asbestos material was found in fire protection material, and holes were found in existing floor slabs that needed to be repaired," he said.
The Hawk, Saint Joseph's University, PA
3 days ago by Sean Coit '09
A striking jump in the acceptance rate at Saint Joseph's University is a result of a surprising enrollment rate of accepted students, and a new strategy for evaluating applicants, university officials said.
Associate Provost John Haller said Monday that the size of the freshman class, 1474 students as of Sept.
~The Chronicle, Hofstra University, NY
3 days ago by Samuel Rubenfeld
After 10 days of essentially ignoring the looming fiscal crisis, the candidates spent Wednesday afternoon sparring over who was the real leader to fix Wall Street's woes.
Barack Obama called John McCain at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday morning about putting out a joint statement of principles about the $700 billion bailout being pushed by Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke; McCain countered by suspending his presidential campaign to return to Washington and requested for the first debate, scheduled for Friday in Oxford, Miss.
The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania, PA
3 days ago by Emily Schultheis
Wharton senior Jonathan Hayman was implicated in a plan to scam a Connecticut casino on Sept. 20.
Hayman, 21, was charged with sixth-degree larceny after being at a blackjack table at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Conn.
The dealer and one other player at the table were charged with first-degree larceny and allegedly conspired to cheat the casino out of more than $16,000, Connecticut state police said.
Pace Press, Pace University, NY
3 days ago by RENEE PETERSEN
Sept. 26 marked the beginning of the University's involvement in the 2008 Presidential election. The Office of Government and Community Relations (OGCR) at the University put on the campaign more popularly known as Pace Votes '08. This campaign not only heads debate watch parties but also provides students with Voter Education and Voter Registration Information.
The Quadrangle, Manhattan, NY
3 days ago by Joseph H. Smith
It is impossible today for a person to pick up a copy of the newspaper or turn on the television or radio and not be made painfully aware on the dire situation of our nation's economy. Bearing all of this awful news in mind, the next question that inevitably arises is how does this affect me, and to the more perceptive, how does this effect MC?
The economy, obviously, plays a large role in the cost of tuition and the state of the college's endowment.
Knight News, Queens College, NY
3 days ago by Rachel Dzanashvili
For some people, life is more about their journey than it is about their destination.
That pretty much fits the bill for Hiran Kangaraarachchi, a 20-year-old QC junior.
So far, his journey has taken him from his homeland of Sri Lanka to being one of five students chosen nationwide to have his college experience featured in Time Out New York, a weekly magazine featuring events in film, literature, music, theatre and fashion.
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