College Headlines

University sees record enrollment

The Drury Mirror, Drury University, MO

3 days ago by Kaitlyn McConnell

Record numbers of Drury students have left university administration estatic--and scrambling to accomodate the 550 new faces on campus.

Last week, enrollment reached 1,633, surpassing the previous record of 1,615 set in 2007.

According to Dean of Admission Dawn Hiles, the high number is due in part to campus-wide recruiting efforts.

Less parking presents new issues for all

The Drury Mirror, Drury University, MO

3 days ago by Leigh Bishop

The first few weeks of the semester can be a stressful time, especially when the campus looks different then it did just months before. While new students are just learning the campus, returning students are sometimes faced with breaking old habits.

This year, one habit many have had to break is accessing Drury Lane from Lot A.

A new type of online class--free and open to the public

Muleskinner, University of Central Missouri, MO

3 days ago by By The Chronicle of Higher Education

In his work as a professor, Stephen Downes used to feel that he was helping those who least needed it.

So when a colleague suggested they co-teach an online class in learning theory at the University of Manitoba, in 2008, Downes welcomed the chance to expand that privileged club.

University officials violated open records law on Palin's speaking contract

Gateway, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE

4 days ago by Carla Rivera - Los Angeles Times (MCT)

California State University officials violated the state's open records laws when they refused to release the contract and other documents related to former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's recent fundraising appearance at a Cal State campus, a judge has ruled.

UCM's THRIVE program first of its kind in Missouri

Muleskinner, University of Central Missouri, MO

4 days ago by By Anthony Moreno, For the Muleskinner

There are trailblazers taking courses at UCM this fall. A new program offers students with special needs a unique opportunity to move onto campus and pursue a higher education.

The THRIVE Program - which stands for Transformation, Health, Responsibility, Independence, Vocation and Education - gives 12 new students a chance to take courses with other UCM students, learn important job skills that will enable them to compete in the workforce and learn skills to live independently.