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U. Minnesota Graduate School restructuring largely a surprise

By Katherine Wolfe of Minnesota Daily

Many faculty and students at the University of Minnesota’s Graduate School found out the school would be restructuring around the same time the public did on Monday, although Senior Vice Provost Tom Sullivan said all deans who oversee graduate programs signed off on the plan.... more >>

University presidents under fire for high salaries

By Harrison Garfinkle of Daily Pennsylvanian

President Barack Obama announced last Wednesday that the government will cap annual salaries at $500,000 for top administrators at companies that receive large amounts of federal stimulus money. The new policy, however, will not affect the annual salaries of college presidents - including that of President Amy Gutmann - whose universities are among the possible recipients of federal funds.... more >>

Stimulus to affect student aid

By Hannah Hoffman of Oregon Daily Emerald

Sophomore Bre Klumph dreamed of going to the University for college but would have likely gone to community college had it not been for an important factor: her federal financial aid. Klumph receives a Pell Grant and work study, both of which could see their stimulus package money cut if the Senate's version of the bill passes Tuesday.... more >>

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Defining NIU beyond loss

Northern Illinois University remembers those lost one year ago on Saturday when a man entered Cole Hall and opened fire. Students continue to heal and work to define their campus and actions beyond last year's tragedy....  more >>



Bailing out higher ed

By Michael Sewall and Jake LaBombarbe

While many believe President Barack Obama’s plan could help students and universities facing budget problems, some professors disagree with the stimulus package....  more >>



Commemorating Black History Month

By Amanda Hoffstrom

Colleges and universities nationwide have invited guest speakers and planned other events to commemorate Black History Month. With the 100th anniversary of the NAACP, the 50th anniversary of Motown Records and the inauguration of President Barack Obama in 2009, UWIRE affiliates report on how their school’s are remembering the struggle for civil rights....  more >>



JuicyCampus runs dry

By Sadia Latifi

Sixteen months after its controversial launch, college gossip Web site JuicyCampus has officially been squeezed dry. Even within its short life span the site was a breeding ground for criticism, prompting many college papers, student governments, Greek organizations, and even universities to contemplate its censorship on campus....  more >>



Endowments suffer through downturn

By Amanda Hoffstrom

Universities across the country ended 2008 with less money in their endowments than previous years, some dropping as much as 26 percent during the second half of the year. UWIRE affiliates report how the smaller investments could affect their schools, including funds for financial aid....  more >>


UWIRE Video

Technical skills

Students graduating with technical skills in finance, engineering and computer science may have easier time finding a job.

Campus Safety

John Tsarouchas talks with students and officials about safety on college campuses.

Remembering NIU

Northern Illinois University students move past the Feb. 14, 2008 shootings

Ransom paid

The owner of a hijacked ship paid Kenyan pirates $3.2 million in ransom money.

Salmonella CEO

CEO that approved tainted peanut butter for sale pleads the fifth.

Lincoln in coins

New commemorative pennies chronicle Lincoln's life.

Government grants

Higher government grants during the recession for students.

The Great Lakes

Climate change may hurt the shipping industry on the Great Lakes.

Krispy Kremes

Students tried to run two miles, eat a dozen donuts and sprint to the finish line in under an hour.

Minority applications

Northwestern reported a 21% increase in the amount of applications from African Americans.

Vitamin Water

NCAA won't allow coaches to give players Vitamin Water containing stimulants.

Bailout money

1.4 billion dollars will be given to the National Science Foundation if the bailout bill passes.

JuicyCampus closes its doors

JuicyCampus.com shut down due to lack of advertising.

Digital switch delayed

The switch from analog TV to digital is held until June 2009.

Google Maps

Google introduces a feature that allows users to locate friends through their cell phones.

Dangerous Youtube

A video on Youtube shows students how to do ten dangerous activities.

No laptops

Some Yale professors have banned laptops from their classrooms.

No more free coffee

Harvard has axed their free coffee program in an effort to reduce costs.

Steelers win

The longest play in Super Bowl history helped the Steelers clinch a win over the Cardinals.

Phelps caught with pot

Michael Phelps apologizes for marijuana use.

Philly protests 'whitewashing'

Protests broke out concerning the whitewashing of characters in Shyamalan's movie, Avatar.

Reducing electricity

George Washington U. reduced their electricity 12% using motion sensor lights among other methods.

Alzheimer's and pot

Studies have shown marijuana has reversed memory loss in the brains of elderly rats.

Campus closed

Western Kentucky U. completely shut down it's campus over winter break to save money.

Sundance: The Carter

UWIRE's Justin Mandel talks with the director of the Lil' Wayne documentary, The Carter.

Presidential BlackBerry

President Obama is keeping his BlackBerry for texting close family and friends.

Layoffs at Stanford

Stanford's business school will be laying off 12% of its teaching force.

High approval

Obama's initial approval rating is second-highest in history, after JFK's.

HRC senate seat filled

Rep. Gillibrand was chosen to fill Hillary Clinton's senate seat.

Sundance: When You're Strange

UWIRE's Justin Mandel speaks to former Doors' members Manzarek and Krieger.

Sundance: It Might Get Loud

UWIRE's Justin Mandel speaks with the director and producer of It Might Get Loud.

Bush's last order

Protests began when Bush ordered gray wolves to be removed from the endangered species list.

Inauguration reaction

Students from across the country and around the world react to President Barack Obama's inauguration.

Sen. Kennedy suffers stroke

Ted Kennedy suffered a stroke at Obama's inaugural lunch.

Talking history with Louis Stokes

UWIRE's Jason Zone Fisher talks with Louis Stokes about what Tuesday's inauguration means to African Americans.

Moving into 1600 Penn. Ave.

UWIRE's Jason Zone Fisher talks with Mark Lindsay of Barack Obama's Executive Office transition team about the move on Tuesday.

Columbia U. students discuss Obama

UWIRE talks with Columbia University students about challenges facing President Barack Obama

Jim Brown on the inauguration

UWIRE's Jason Zone Fisher talks with Jim Brown, former professional football player and current social activist, about Barack Obama's inauguration.

Don King on MLK Day

UWIRE talks with Don King about MLK Day and Tuesday's historic inauguration.

Spring Breakdown

UWIRE talks to the cast of Spring Breakdown at the Sundance premier.

Take 5 - Slumdog Millionaire

Trojan Vision's Take 5 talks with the director and stars of Toronto International Film Festival award winner "Slumdog Millionaire".

From Hoops to Paddle?

Syracuse point guard Jonny Flynn has a new passion -- pingpong.

Family Ties

At North Carolina, some teammates share more than just a common uniform. Erin Summers reports from Chapel Hill.

Dayton Looking to Erase Doubts

Dayton head coach Brian Gregory hopes to ride the trio of Charles Little, Chris Wright and Marcus Johnson into the 2009 NCAA Tournament after a disappointing finish last year. Tyler Logan reports.

Talking Hoops with Tyrese Rice

Alex Diamond talks with Boston College's All-ACC guard Tyrese Rice about his expectations for the season and the toughest place to play.

Tar Heel Bloggers

UNC women’s soccer player Caroline Boneparth and football player Marvin Austin take time out of their busy schedules to give people an insider’s look into what it takes to be a student athlete. Erin Summers reports.

Carolina Nights

The North Carolina basketball teams kick off their first NCAA regulation practices with a little song and dance at "Late Night with Roy." Erin Summers reports.

The Madness at Maryland

Lasers, fire, cheerleaders, Gary Williams in a Lamborghini, suits, dresses… oh yeah and basketball. Whitney Taylor reports on Midnight Madness at Maryland

Chuck Norris on the youth vote

Jason Zone Fisher chats with Chuck Norris about the youth vote and the issues most important to the next generation of voters.

UWIRE College Town Tour Guide - Nashville, Tenn.

In Nashville, the high-flying ghosts of country music’s past mingle with music personalities of the present.

UWIRE College Town Tour Guide - Athens, Ga.

The town that spawned R.E.M., Widespread Panic and other acts is still at the heart of the indie scene.

UWIRE College Town Tour Guide - Austin, Texas

"High-octane country" band Mother Truckers highlights Austin's music scene.