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Teresa Sullivan reinstated as University of Virginia president
WDBJ7 ReporterIt's a new day at the University of Virginia. President Teresa Sullivan is back on the job after a tumultuous two weeks that drew protests on-campus. On Tuesday, the Board of Visitors voted unanimously to reinstate Sullivan two weeks after her forced...Tags: Human Interest, Bob McDonnell, Charlottesville (Charlottesville, Virginia), Students, Teaching and Learning
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JMU chooses its new president
James Madison University's board of visitors has chosen the senior vice president of Rutgers University
in New Jersey to become the school's sixth president.
Jonathan Alger was named to JMU's top post on Monday.
At Rutgers, Alger also served as...Tags: Rutgers University, Education, Colleges and Universities, Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Virginia)
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Fiat weighs shifting its HQ to the U.S.
Fiat, the century-old Italian automaker, appears poised to move its headquarters to the U.S. after its planned merger with Chrysler Group. The move would be unprecedented in the automotive industry, experts said, because of Fiat's deep roots. "To...
Tags: Google Inc., Chrysler Group LLC, Fiat, Economy, Business and Finance, Rick Snyder
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READER SUBMITTED: Former UCONN Professor Honored
StatewideThe online teen magazine The Fitting Room announces the 2013 recipient of its inaugural award, Educator of the Year to Dr. Ruth Washington. Dr. Washington was selected based on her track record and passion in channeling students into STEM (Science,...Tags: Human Interest, New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), Science and Technology, Biology, Education
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Four public university presidents make collective $9.2 million
Four presidents at public research universities made a collective $9.2 million in fiscal year 2012, with the top earner of the group making much of his money because he was fired, according to a report released Sunday by the Chronicle of Higher Education....
Tags: The Ohio State University, Auburn University , University of Maryland Baltimore County, The Pennsylvania State University, Virginia Tech
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Michigan lawmakers debate teacher performance pay
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan teachers' performance in the classroom would play a bigger role in the amount they get in their paychecks under a proposal being debated in the Republican-controlled state House. The House Education Committee...
Tags: Personal Income, Jennifer Granholm, Students, Teaching and Learning, Crime, Law and Justice
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Are college presidents worth their eye-popping salaries?
Change of SubjectEvidently not. The Chronicle of HIgher Education has posted a list of the top 100 salaries of public-university presidents (by total compensation package: Graham B. Spanier Pennsylvania State University at University Park $2,906,721 (1st) Jay Gogue Auburn... -
Penn State's Graham Spanier highest paid public university president in 2011-12
(MCT) — Graham Spanier, who resigned Penn State University's presidency amid a scandal and now faces criminal charges, achieved an ironic distinction as he relinquished the job he held for 16 years, a new survey says. He received more income than...Tags: The Ohio State University, Jerry Sandusky, Abusive Behavior, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Auburn University
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Vacations with a payoff
Picking a volunteer vacation is a lot like dating: The choices are mind-boggling, but finding the right fit takes work. Treat the search like a job. Opportunities to travel and immerse yourself in a different culture are everywhere. You can enlist...
Tags: Guatemala, Delray Beach, Peace Corps, Hotels and Accommodations, Lima (Peru)
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USC, Ringling, School of Visual Arts Top Student Academy Award Winners
ReutersMay 14 (TheWrap.com) - The University of Southern California, Ringing College of Art and Design and the School of Visual Arts each placed two films on the list of Student Academy Award winners, which were announced on Tuesday by the Academy. Other...Tags: Every Tuesday: A Portrait of The New Yorker Cartoonists (movie), Academy Awards, Bob Saget, Swiss Confederation, Columbia University
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Big 4 cellphone carriers unite behind AT&T's 'It Can Wait' anti-texting-and-driving campaign
AP Technology WriterNEW YORK (AP) — The country's four biggest cellphone companies are set to launch their first joint advertising campaign against texting while driving, uniting behind AT&T's "It Can Wait" slogan to blanket TV and radio this summer. AT&T, Verizon...Tags: Radio, Verizon Wireless, Elections, Politics, New Products
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Big four cellphone carriers unite on anti-texting ads
NEW YORK (AP) — The country's four biggest cellphone companies are set to launch their first joint advertising campaign against texting while driving, uniting behind AT&T's "It Can Wait" slogan to blanket TV and radio this summer. AT&T, Verizon...
Tags: Radio, Verizon Wireless, Elections, Politics, New Products
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