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Power Restored to Michigan State University Campus, Online Classes Continue Through Monday

Power Restored to Michigan State University Campus, Online Classes Continue Through Monday

Power has been largely restored to Michigan State University's (MSU) East Lansing campus following a widespread outage that occurred on Saturday. Despite the restoration of electricity, hot water remains unavailable in most campus buildings. As a result, MSU has mandated that all East Lansing classes will be conducted online, and most employees are directed to work remotely until 11 p.m. on Monday. The university identified the cause of the outage as a power bus failure at the T.B. Simon Power Plant on Saturday. This failure disrupted the incoming electricity supply necessary for the plant's operation, consequently preventing it from generating both electricity and steam. The outage, which began around 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, left a significant portion of the campus without power for several hours. This led to the closure of dining halls, the cancellation of Saturday night's performance of 'Beetlejuice' at the Wharton Center, and the rescheduling of MSU's volleyball match against Wright State at the Breslin...

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MSU doctor treated patients day after woman reported sexual assault

MSU doctor treated patients day after woman reported sexual assault

Arpit Saxena, a Michigan State University medical resident, continued to treat patients after a woman told police that he sexually assaulted her.

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MSU medical resident accused of assault was 'fugitive from justice'

MSU medical resident accused of assault was 'fugitive from justice'

A federal agency says former MSU medical resident Arpit Saxena, accused of sexually assaulting two patients, was apprehended trying to flee the U.S.

Detroit Free Press

How Michigan schools fared in U.S. News' ranking of best colleges

How Michigan schools fared in U.S. News' ranking of best colleges

Several Michigan colleges' rankings dropped in the latest edition of U.S. News' annual ranking of the nation's best four-year schools.

Canisius University Internships Provide Real-World Experience for Business Students at Moog Inc. and Other Firms

Canisius University Internships Provide Real-World Experience for Business Students at Moog Inc. and Other Firms

Canisius University Internships Provide Real-World Experience for Business Students at Moog Inc. and Other Firms

John Carroll University's Gateway North Project to Open in Fall 2027 with Student Housing and Retail

John Carroll University's Gateway North Project to Open in Fall 2027 with Student Housing and Retail

John Carroll University is progressing with its Gateway North development, a mixed-use project designed to offer student housing and retail spaces. The student living wing is slated to open in fall 2027, providing approximately 350 beds, primarily in four-person units, along with some three-bedroom and double-occupancy units. Dr. Lisa Brown Cornelius, assistant vice president of Student Experience and Campus Belonging and dean of Students, emphasized the university's focus on creating a safe and community-oriented living environment for students. The commercial portion of the development will include a 15,000-square-foot Trader Joe's, targeting an opening between mid-October and November of the current year. The remaining 15,000 square feet of retail space is being discussed for other businesses, including a large-format breakfast and brunch restaurant, a Pilates studio, and additional food concepts, which are expected to open after Trader Joe's. Jeremiah Swetel, Assistant Vice President for Facility and A...

Former Cayuga Trustee John Klink Receives Statewide Marvin A. Rapp Award for Distinguished Service

Former Cayuga Trustee John Klink Receives Statewide Marvin A. Rapp Award for Distinguished Service

John Klink, a former trustee of Cayuga Community College, has been honored with the Marvin A. Rapp Award for Distinguished Trustee Service by the New York Community College Trustees. This award, established in 1986, recognizes trustees who have served for at least five years and have made significant contributions to their college communities. Klink, a 1966 graduate of Cayuga Community College, served on its Board of Trustees from 2012 to 2023. Additionally, he dedicated nine years to the Cayuga County Community College Foundation Board of Directors. During his tenure, Klink was involved in various committees focusing on facilities, finances, personnel, and planning. He also co-chaired a presidential search committee and supported the college's expansion efforts, including its Fulton campus in Oswego County. Cayuga President Brian Durant and Board of Trustees Chair Marian Brown both lauded Klink's dedication, ethical leadership, and unwavering focus on students and the college community.

California Universities Face High Costs in Building Affordable Student Housing Despite State Investment

California Universities Face High Costs in Building Affordable Student Housing Despite State Investment

California universities are grappling with the high cost of constructing affordable on-campus student housing, despite a significant $2 billion state investment made in 2021. This funding was intended to build more dorms at public universities and colleges to address a student housing crisis where about one in four students reported being unable to afford housing and utilities. While the investment has led to over 9,000 new beds, the per-bed construction costs are exceptionally high, reaching up to $400,000 at Lake Tahoe Community College, $360,000 at California State University, Northridge, and $260,000 at UC San Diego. These elevated costs are attributed to inflated construction expenses, strict building regulations, and legal challenges, including those under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) which have caused project delays and increased costs. The state's budget situation worsened in 2023, leading to a shift from grants to revenue bonds, which will ultimately cost the state at least 50% ...

UMass Amherst Integrates Canvas as Central Academic Hub, Transforming Digital Workflow

UMass Amherst Integrates Canvas as Central Academic Hub, Transforming Digital Workflow

The University of Massachusetts Amherst has fully integrated Canvas by Instructure as the central learning management system, fundamentally altering the academic workflow for over 30,000 students and faculty. This transition, which began in the early 2010s, moved the university from legacy platforms to a modern, cloud-based solution. Canvas now serves as the primary digital hub for course materials, communication tools, and administrative functions, aiming to create a unified and user-centric ecosystem. Instructors utilize Canvas for curriculum building, organizing content into modules, posting announcements, facilitating online discussions, collecting assignments, and providing feedback. Students access syllabi, lecture notes, recorded lectures, and assignment instructions through a centralized dashboard, which also provides an overview of upcoming assignments and grades.

Governor Ivey Approves Alabama's First Workforce Pell Program at Lawson State Community College

Governor Ivey Approves Alabama's First Workforce Pell Program at Lawson State Community College

Governor Kay Ivey has approved Alabama’s first Workforce Pell Program at Lawson State Community College. This initiative marks a significant step in the state's efforts to broaden access to short-term training for careers in high-demand sectors. The Lineworker Training Program at Lawson State Community College is the first to receive this state approval through the Workforce Pell process. This program has a proven track record of preparing students for the utility industry through intensive, hands-on training, leading to strong completion and employment outcomes. Governor Ivey presented Lawson State Community College with a certificate recognizing this approval. The Workforce Pell program expands federal Pell Grant eligibility to include approved short-term, career-focused training programs designed to equip individuals for high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand occupations. Alabama initiated its Workforce Pell approval process in July, establishing a pathway for qualifying programs with demonstrated completi...

LSU's Rucks International Scholars Program Provides Global Business and Cultural Immersion

LSU's Rucks International Scholars Program Provides Global Business and Cultural Immersion

Louisiana State University's (LSU) Rucks International Scholars program offers students transformative study abroad experiences that combine academic and professional development with cultural immersion. Students like Isabelle Lehr, a BS Management major, have gained firsthand experience with global business operations and sustainability practices in countries such as Iceland. The program emphasizes learning beyond the classroom through company visits and engagement with local cultures, pushing students to adapt, communicate effectively, and remain confident in unfamiliar settings. These experiences are designed to strengthen students' interest in international careers and enhance their practical business insights and communication skills, as highlighted by a graduate who gained confidence in navigating a new city and its people through immersive experiences.

UPMC Northwest President Jonathan Bailey Supports New Student Nutrition Initiative at SRU

UPMC Northwest President Jonathan Bailey Supports New Student Nutrition Initiative at SRU

Jonathan Bailey, President of UPMC Northwest, has supported the approval of a new nutrition initiative at Slippery Rock University (SRU). This program will establish a free and healthy food option in Concourse #1 of SRU's Achievement Suite within the Campus Success Center. The initiative aims to provide convenient access to food for students who often have tight schedules, with approximately 5,000 appointments expected in the CCAP program this year. Many of these students transition directly from appointments to classes without time for meals. UPMC, through the SRU Foundation, is backing this project, which is anticipated to have its design and installations completed within the next month or so. The goal is to offer a unique, useful, and healthy resource to the student body.