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Temple University's Essential Needs Hub Organizes Thanksgiving Food Drive for Students

Temple University's Essential Needs Hub Organizes Thanksgiving Food Drive for Students

Temple University's Essential Needs Hub, through its Cherry Pantry, is conducting a Thanksgiving food drive to ensure that all students can enjoy a full holiday meal. The pantry is collaborating with Philabundance to distribute turkeys and chickens to students in need. Members of the university community can contribute by purchasing items from the Thanksgiving Amazon Wishlist or by delivering donations directly to the Essential Needs Hub, located in the lower level of the Howard Gittis Student Center, by November 17. The distributed food will be shared with students on November 19. Jodi Bailey Accavallo, vice president for student affairs, emphasized that this initiative helps students and their families celebrate the holiday while reinforcing the university's year-round support system. The Essential Needs Hub consolidates various services, including food and housing assistance, and emergency resources, into a single location to simplify access for students and ensure they receive support with dignity.

Clarksburg Firefighters Undergo Specialized Natural Gas Emergency Training at Hope Gas Facility

Clarksburg Firefighters Undergo Specialized Natural Gas Emergency Training at Hope Gas Facility

Firefighters from Clarksburg, West Virginia, recently participated in specialized training for natural gas emergencies at Hope Gas’s Safety Town, an outdoor training area located at the Edward M. Smith Training Center. This initiative marks the first time Hope Gas has opened its facility, originally built for its employees, to first responders. The training involved practical exercises with hoses and fire extinguishers, focusing on the unique challenges presented by natural gas incidents. Clarksburg firefighter Jeffrey Wright highlighted the importance of this training, noting that his department rarely gets opportunities for such specific instruction. The facility features model homes equipped with gas, electric, and water hookups, allowing instructors to simulate various emergency scenarios, including those involving live gas, to better prepare crews for real-world situations in neighborhoods.

Cornell faculty senate declares no confidence in university leadership

Cornell faculty senate declares no confidence in university leadership

By Maria Tsvetkova NEW YORK, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Cornell University's faculty senate approved a resolution of no confidence on Friday in the administration's ability to handle what it has called a sexual assault crisis, after a former student sued the university for not protecting her from an alleged

Coastal Carolina University Prepares for 'Chantchella' Homecoming Parade in Conway

Coastal Carolina University Prepares for 'Chantchella' Homecoming Parade in Conway

Coastal Carolina University Prepares for 'Chantchella' Homecoming Parade in Conway

Cecil College Enhances Student Mental Health Support with TimelyCare Virtual Services

Cecil College Enhances Student Mental Health Support with TimelyCare Virtual Services

Cecil College is providing comprehensive mental health and well-being resources to its students through TimelyCare, a virtual health platform. This initiative offers students enrolled in credit programs 24/7 access to licensed providers for virtual care via phone or secure video visits. The services available at no cost include TalkNow, which provides on-demand emotional support for various stressors like anxiety, relationships, and academic pressures. Students can also schedule counseling sessions with a mental health provider of their choice, with up to six visits per year. Additionally, TimelyCare offers a self-care content tab with resources such as meditation and yoga sessions, helpful videos, and expert articles. The college also provides basic needs support, connecting students to community resources for food, housing, transit, childcare, and financial assistance. This program aims to ensure students have immediate and flexible access to mental health support.

Cornell faculty approve no-confidence vote in school leaders

Cornell faculty approve no-confidence vote in school leaders

The non-binding vote sends a powerful message to Cornell's Board of Trustees and campus leaders.

East Texas A University and Paris Junior College Awarded $4.7 Million Grant for Student Career Success

East Texas A University and Paris Junior College Awarded $4.7 Million Grant for Student Career Success

East Texas A&M University (ETAMU) and Paris Junior College (PJC) have jointly received a $4.7 million Title III Strengthening Institutions Program grant from the U.S. Department of Education. This five-year grant aims to bolster career and workforce education at both institutions and establish the 'Texas COMPASS Initiative,' a rural internship cooperative program. The initiative will focus on connecting students with employers across northeast Texas to build a skilled workforce and strengthen the regional economy. In the first year, approximately $1.2 million will be allocated, with ETAMU using its share for a comprehensive renovation of its Office of Student Career Preparedness in the Velma K. Waters Library. This renovation is intended to modernize the career services suite and enhance the university's image in preparing students for future careers. PJC will also utilize funds for facility renovations and to hire new staff dedicated to internship placements. The grant underscores a collaborative effort t...

Emerson College Hosts Second Annual Phantasmagorium, Fostering Community Engagement

Emerson College Hosts Second Annual Phantasmagorium, Fostering Community Engagement

Emerson College Hosts Second Annual Phantasmagorium, Fostering Community Engagement

LSU Officials Implement Enhanced Security Measures for Tiger Tailgating Following Unruly Incidents

LSU Officials Implement Enhanced Security Measures for Tiger Tailgating Following Unruly Incidents

LSU officials are increasing public safety measures for upcoming Tiger tailgating events after several unruly incidents near Tiger Stadium during previous game days. LSU President Wade Rouse stated that deputies had to deploy pepper balls to disperse crowds that became disorderly during the Mississippi State Game, an occurrence he believes is contrary to the intended LSU experience. In response, the university will implement increased security protocols. Large-scale unauthorized tailgates featuring deejays or live bands will no longer be permitted, as these types of events require a special event permit to be held on campus. President Rouse emphasized that tailgating should focus on football, fellowship, and pre-game enjoyment. Additionally, the university aims for student tailgates to conclude one hour before kickoff. A significant focus will also be placed on pedestrian safety, following a recent incident where a couple was fatally struck by a vehicle last month.

Columbia College Chicago to Relocate Library to Smaller, More Digital Space by Spring 2028

Columbia College Chicago to Relocate Library to Smaller, More Digital Space by Spring 2028

Columbia College Chicago is planning to relocate its library from its current location at 624 S. Michigan Ave. to a smaller space at 33 E. Ida B. Wells Dr. This move, not anticipated before spring 2028, reflects a broader trend in academic libraries towards digitalization. A 2025 survey by the Association of College and Research Libraries indicated that nearly 80% of academic library holdings are digital, with 98.2% of circulation being digital. The new library will be situated in the same building as the Center for Student Success and the Academic Center for Tutoring, aiming to provide easier access to resources for students. Library workers have already begun reviewing books and media for removal to accommodate the condensed space. The construction of the new library space will be funded by a $5 million grant from the Illinois Board of Higher Education, which also supported the Center for Student Success.

University of Kansas to Unveil 'I Am First Too' Poster Honoring First-Generation Jayhawks

University of Kansas to Unveil 'I Am First Too' Poster Honoring First-Generation Jayhawks

The University of Kansas (KU) will celebrate its first-generation students, faculty, staff, and alumni with the unveiling of the 2026 'I Am First Too' poster on November 9. The event, hosted by the Center for Educational Opportunity Programs (CEOP) within the School of Education & Human Sciences, will take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Kansas Union Ballroom. Twelve individuals who were the first in their families to attend college will be featured on the poster. Melissa Peterson, acting associate vice chancellor in the Office of Sovereign Partnerships & Indigenous Initiatives and a Diné educator, will deliver the keynote address. Peterson, a first-generation college graduate herself, has been a strong advocate for first-generation, Pell-eligible, and tribal students since 2015. The celebration aims to promote and increase the visibility of first-generation success at KU.

NDSU Provost Warns of Potential Budget Cuts Due to $6.1 Million Revenue Loss from Enrollment Decline

NDSU Provost Warns of Potential Budget Cuts Due to $6.1 Million Revenue Loss from Enrollment Decline

North Dakota State University (NDSU) Provost Shari Veil has informed faculty and staff about potential budget cuts following a $6.1 million loss in revenue due to declining student enrollment this fall. The university's fall 2026 enrollment stands at 11,609, marking a 2.9% decrease, or 343 fewer students, compared to previous years. Veil's email, dated November 2, emphasized that the university cannot absorb such a significant shortfall indefinitely without making changes. A recent enrollment summit revealed that a substantial portion of the decline stems from previously enrolled students not returning, attributed to factors like academic preparedness, financial barriers, and a lack of feeling welcomed or connected. Additionally, a high percentage of first-year students arrive with transfer credits, reducing the number of courses they take at NDSU.