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St. Louis Transgender Center not shutting down, Washington University officials say
ST. LOUIS — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey celebrated a "huge win" on Tuesday after a whistleblower claimed that Washington University's Transgender Center was soon shutting down. Washington University officials, however, said the claim was unfounded. "The scope of care provided at the Center changed last year after Missouri...
Bethalto Names New School Board Members, Addresses Recent Personnel “Issues”
BETHALTO - The Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 Board of Education approved two new board members during their regular meeting on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Dana Aronin and Natalie McCoy were sworn in as the newest Board of Education members. Superintendent Dr. Jill Griffin noted her excitement to work with Aronin and McCoy as well as the other new members of the central office staff.
Columbia University continues to face consequences over antisemitic incidents
(The Center Square) – Billionaire and U.S. News & World Report owner Mortimer Zuckerman pulled a hefty sum of donations to Columbia University due to their handling of antisemitism issues on their campus, The Washington Free Beacon reported. Zuckerman, an avid philanthropist, has a longstanding history of donating to Columbia University as he had pledged 200 million dollars to go toward their Mind Brain Behavior Institute, according to The Washington Free Beacon. ...
Summer at Columbia welcomes high school students to first college experience
The Summer at Columbia program drew 26 high school students from all around the country this year, giving them a chance to experience college in intensive four-week creative courses. The program has been running for over 10 years, but this year drew in one of the largest groups of students.
In Her Own Words: Girls State Opens Marquette Student’s Eyes to Opportunities in Government
Anvi Talyan, a rising Marquette High senior, was one of 12 Rockwood School District students to participate in this year’s Missouri Girls State program, which was held the last week of June on the campus of Lindenwood University. During the program, participants utilize the democratic system as a basis to form their own state, teaching the value of public office, the strength of the individual voice and the importance of voting. Participants hear from notable speakers throughout the week and hold elections to choose representatives at the city, county and state level. Talyan was one of 10 representatives elected for her county and one of five Rockwood students to earn elected office at Girls State.
Bethel Christian Academy Cancels Football Season Due To Low Participation
KINSTON, NC– Bethel Christian Academy's football program faces another hiatus this upcoming season due to limited participation. The Trojans had a promising 2021-22 season with a 5-3 record. However, they did not field a team in the 2022-23 season. In the 2023-24 season, Bethel brought back football but struggled with a late start and minimal depth, finishing with an 0-6 record.
Student-Athletes Praised at Meeting
MADISON COUNTY — Madison County Regional Superintendent of Schools Robert Werden took the lead last week in recognizing the accomplishments of several local area student-athletes for their exemplary performances on the field of competition this spring. Appearing as a guest speaker at the regular monthly meeting of the Madison...
Columbia offers fewer foreign languages classes as enrollment declines, instructors become harder to find
Columbia has been offering fewer foreign language courses as enrollment declines and instructors are harder to find, reflecting a national trend in higher education. Some languages are no longer offered at all, including Italian, Arabic, German and French. The Chronicle reviewed all of the foreign language courses offered since just...
Faculty members implement new curriculum after recent grant
After SIUE received a grant for $15,000 to advance pluralism, a group of faculty members along with a couple of students are putting their minds together to soon develop a curriculum for pluralism on campus. Pluralism is simply the civilized and respectful cohabitation of diverse groups. A couple vice chancellors...
SIUE Alumnus And Television Reporter Ahmad Lathan Encourages Upward Bound Students To Continue The Journey
EDWARDSVILLE - Life will bring a mixed bag of surprises, challenges, failures and opportunities. The important thing is to remain on the “road” to arrive at a place of satisfaction and sought-after achievements, according to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus Ahmad Marcus Lathan. Lathan, a news reporter for...
SIUE Appoints Lovejoy Library Collections and Information Specialist Marlee Graser as Dean
- On July 1, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville appointed Marlee Graser, Master of Science in Library and Information Science, to Dean of Library and Information Services. Graser has worked as an instructor with the award-winning Eugene B. Redmond Collection and Learning Center, a tenure-track associate professor, a metadata librarian, and, since June 2022, has served as the library’s Interim Associate Dean. Graser’s dissertation focus for her PhD in Information Science (anticipated 2027) at the State University of New York at Buffalo covers the intersections of human information behavior, management theory, and critical theories on management and information behaviors in organizations.
BRIEF: SIUE shifts to Nelnet, a new student billing portal
The SIUE Bursar's Office has officially transitioned to an upgraded online student account billing and payment portal in partnership with Nelnet. The shift to this platform was made to streamline financial transactions for students and their families, ensuring a more efficient and user-friendly experience. Current SIUE students will continue to...
Arts funding at IL high school is strong - for now
Broadcast version by Terri Dee for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Service Collaboration. On any given Friday night in the Township of O’Fallon, the loudest cheers do not come after a touchdown or a field goal. The real roaring begins the moment the final note of the halftime performance reverberates through the stadium.
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