Baylor University and athletics director Ian McCaw have been planning to construct a new on-campus stadium in the wake of the Bears’ recent football successes.
Going Greek: Take the leap into service
There are 366 college campuses in the country that have Alpha Phi Omega chapters, a national coeducational service fraternity. Why not make this leap year count by jumping into service?
UCSB receives $50 million donation for research
The chairman of software giant Oracle Jeff Henley and his wife Judy pledged the $50-million to the Institute for Energy Efficiency and the College of Engineering. Henley graduated from UCSB in 1966.
Penn State gives $1.1 million to new child protection center
Penn State announced that it has put $1.1-million of its Big Ten bowl proceeds into its newly established Center for the Protection of Children.
Arkansas receives large donation in wake of coach’s scandal
On Wednesday, the Donald W. Reynolds foundation announced it was donating $1 million to help the school build its Student-Athlete Success Center. The gift is reportedly a reaction to the firing of football coach, Bobby Petrino.
Notre Dame moves annual sale
The event, which benefits participating local charities, features items left behind or donated by Notre Dame students. Last year, the sale raised more than $50,000.
USC receives $10 million grant for robotic research
The money will be used to build “socially assistive” robots that will aid developmental goals for preschool-age children, according to a statement released by the USC Viterbi School of Engineering.
Marathon Oil donates $1 million to University of Wyoming
Marathon Oil's gift will be doubled to $2 million with funds allocated by the governor and the Wyoming State Legislature during the recent session.
Dartmouth to name medical school after Dr. Seuss
Dartmouth said Wednesday that Geisel and his wife, Audrey, have been the most significant philanthropists in its history. The medical school with be named the Audrey and Theodor Geisel School of Medicine.
8 UNC students awarded Fulbright scholarships
Given by the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, the grant allows students to either pursue research or to teach English abroad.