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While many presidents feel they can't control athletic budgets, Coleman says she's an exception
By: Stephanie Steinberg
The majority of Division IA presidents said in a recent study that they feel they have no control over their respective athletic department budgets. But University President Mary Sue Coleman says she’s an exception to the rule.
In Other Ivory Towers: UConn student, alum arrested at Senator’s office
By: Joelle Hecker
University of Connecticut student Brittany Florio and UConn alum John Mohrbacher were among the nine people arrested at Sen. Joseph Lieberman’s (ID–Conn.) office last Thursday while protesting the senator’s opposition to health care reform legislation that includes a public option.
Election results imminent
By: Daily Staff
We are currently awaiting results from the city and county elections held today. Stay tuned for updates throughout the night.
In Other Ivory Towers: Florida professor arrested on fraud and money-laundering charges
By: Matt Aaronson
A nuclear engineering professor at the University of Florida and his wife were arrested in Gainesville on Friday and indicted by a federal grand jury for wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, money laundering and making false statements to the government, according to The Gainesville Sun.
Gov. Granholm signs state budget, Promise cut
By: Staff and wire reports
Gov. Jennifer Granholm said the budget she finished signing into law Friday will hurt the state's efforts to recover from the economic downturn.
In typically low-key setting, students press Coleman on diversity issues
- Jake Fromm/Daily
By: Stephanie Steinberg
The fire wasn’t the only thing heated at the University President’s monthly fireside chat yesterday. While fireside chats tend to be somewhat light-hearted, at this particular one, Coleman was repeatedly questioned on diversity and race issues at the University.
After They Walk: Wendy Rhein, the woman who offers second chances at life
- Photo Courtesy Wendy Rhein
By: Stephanie Steinberg
Known as “Wen” to her friends and family, Wendy Rhein, a 1991 University alum, runs a program for homeless men and women in Lawrenceville, Ga., called NSPIRE Outreach. Started in 2007, the nonprofit organization currently works with 30 former homeless men and women to teach them the necessary skills and give them the resources to lead a self-sufficient life.
Campus Clubs: Solar Car Team
- Courtesy of Steve Durbin
By: Gracelin Baskaran
Winning five out of the last nine biannual national championships has made the University’s Solar Car Team the most successful solar car team in North America.
Swine Flu update: University still without large doses of vaccine
By: Stephanie Steinberg
University Health Service has only received 500 of the 25,000 swine flu vaccine doses it ordered this summer for University students and faculty, according to UHS Medical Director Robert Ernst.
In Other Ivory Towers: U. of Illinois chancellor quits over admissions scandal
By: Mike Merar
University of Illinois Chancellor Richard Herman resigned last Wednesday after facing scrutiny for his involvement in an admissions scandal, according to The New York Times.
A Governor-appointed independent commission found that the university’s admissions office had been giving preferential treatment to applicants with powerful connections, according to the article.
