British singer and actress Sarah Brightman becomes UNESCO Artist for Peace
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced today that the renowned British singer and actress Sarah Brightman will join its roster of Artists for Peace who use their prestige and charisma to promote the agency's programmes and messages.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

UN kicks off Year of the Dragon with celebration of Chinese cultural heritage
Hundreds of performers took to the stage at United Nations Headquarters in New York this evening to ring in the Chinese New Year with a showcase of traditional dance, music, theatre, painting and calligraphy.
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Power of books celebrated by UN chief as new library opens in Ethiopian capital
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon celebrated the benefits that books can bring to young people as he opened a library at an Ethiopian primary school that has been established under an innovative United Nations scheme.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Top UN officials discuss preparations for sustainable development conference
The heads of the General Assembly and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) met today to discuss preparations for the UN Sustainable Development Conference (Rio+20), which will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in June.
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

UNESCO forum to discuss role of Holocaust education in fighting prejudice
Historians and researchers will gather in Paris tomorrow for a United Nations forum designed to address the impact that Holocaust remembrance can have in stemming the tide of intolerance around the world.
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

University Business: Education News
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:28:07 +0100

Leadership Divided Over Possible University Of Wisconsin System Split
Some top Wisconsin university officials fear that if UW-Madison splits from the rest of the University of Wisconsin System it will result in unnecessary duplications, competition for limited resources and skyrocketing tuition.
2/22/2011 12:00:00 AM

County College Of Morris Votes To Allow Illegal Immigrants To Enroll In Classes
For the first time in nearly a decade, illegal immigrants will be allowed to take classes at the County College of Morris in a policy change that is drawing praise from some education officials and sharp criticism from immigration policy activists.
2/22/2011 12:00:00 AM

CSUS Students Pledge To Prevent Sex Assaults
California State University, Sacramento, students are participating in a national program to help end sexual violence. More than 700 students signed an online pledge Wednesday, the first day of the new effort on campus.
2/22/2011 12:00:00 AM

Kean University Requires Faculty Members To Document The Hours They Work
In addition to teaching classes, advising students and doing research, Kean University professors have a new task this semester: Filling out time cards.
2/22/2011 12:00:00 AM

Michigan Universities Face 15% Cut
State funding for Michigan's community colleges will remain the same but public universities would face at least a 15 percent cut in Gov. Rick Snyder's proposed budget unveiled Thursday.
2/22/2011 12:00:00 AM

Texas Bill Allowing Guns On Campus Is Poised To Pass
Texas is preparing to give college students and professors the right to carry guns on campus, adding momentum to a national campaign to open that part of society to firearms.
2/22/2011 12:00:00 AM

Educators Seek Out More Minorities To Study Abroad
Blacks comprise 4.2 percent of study-abroad students but are 13.5 percent of the college population. Latinos are 6 percent of study-abroad participants but nearly 12 percent of higher ed students. Asian-Americans, representing 6.8 percent of college students, are slightly overrepresented in study abroad at 7.3 percent.
2/22/2011 12:00:00 AM

College Officials Consider Recovery House For Substance Abusers
The pervasive substance abuse by some college students has led to an expansion of college-based recovery programs and, at some colleges, residences dedicated for students in recovery.
2/22/2011 12:00:00 AM

CU-Boulder's Mainframe Computer Retiring This Summer
The University of Colorado this summer will shut down for good its mainframe computer system -- which has stashed data for the system for nearly 50 years and at one point was a behemoth machine that weighed about 1,800 pounds.
2/22/2011 12:00:00 AM

WCSU Reports Success Helping High School Students Get Ready for College
About seven years ago, a dean from Western Connecticut State University took Bethel Superintendent of Schools Gary M. Chelsey out to a lunch that could have been rather testy. The dean's message: Your graduates aren't prepared well enough for college.
2/22/2011 12:00:00 AM