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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...
13-year-old St. Louisan packs her bags — and bass — to study at Juilliard
When Lyric Green learned that her friend and school orchestra’s only bassist was moving away, the reality that the orchestra would be missing its heartbeat didn’t sit right with the then 12-year-old. “I didn't want us to just have that empty spot on stage because usually bases help...
St. Louis Transgender Center Keeps Operating, Say Washington University Professionals
Andrew Bailey, Missouri Attorney General, was happy about what he considered a “huge success” following a whistleblower stating that the Transgender Center of Washington University would soon be closing. But the officials at the university stated that these announcements are without sound basis. Claims by Whistleblower and Reactions.
As challenges loom, private universities look to adapt, innovate
Four months after Fontbonne University, a private Catholic university in Clayton, announced it would close following the 2025 summer term, Bailee Whittaker said she still hasn’t fully processed the loss yet. “It's like losing a home, in a way,” Whittaker said. “Since I live so far from home, that...
Chester’s Dyson Helmers will cheer at Lindenwood University
CHESTER – Recent Chester High School graduate, Dyson Helmers, and his mother and father: Cassy and Ren Helmers are very excited about the fact that this fall Dyson will begin his collegiate career at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo. He will be pursuing a career in psychology. Chester’s...
Hill Lauds Program and Program Director for Preparing Her to Follow Her Dream
EDWARDSVILLE - Thanks to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Building Futures (BF) Program, the next stop for Annabelle Hill is a nursing education. Hill, a recent Cahokia High School graduate, has her sights set on a career in nursing. “I started participating in Building Futures to...
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...
L&C’s Sabrina Davis Receives YouthBuild USA Innovator of the Year Award
Lewis and Clark Community College Adult Education Director of Career Pathways Sabrina Davis was announced as YouthBuild USA’s Innovator of the Year at the National Directors Association meeting in Washington D.C for her work with Building Futures YouthBuild AmeriCorps. The Innovator of the Year award recognizes a director who...
THE COUNTY LINE: New girls hoops coach at St. Pius won state titles at CBC, IWA
Harrison Brumley has seen a lot. The new St. Pius X girls basketball head coach, Brumley was an assistant coach under Justin Tatum at CBC when the Cadets won the Class 6 state boys championship in 2022. In March, Brumley experienced the championship high again as an assistant to Dan...
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...
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.
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.
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