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1 killed in shooting at Tuskegee University in Alabama

At least one person was killed and several others were wounded in a shooting at Alabama's Tuskegee University. The shooting occurred as the school was wrapping up its 100th homecoming week. Jason ...

Job cuts 'inevitable' over £30m university deficit

Dundee University has told staff it faces "an extremely challenging period" for the higher education sector.

England’s universities regulator warns of worsening financial outlook

‘Bold’ action required to stop higher education institutions falling into insolvency, says Office for Students

World - Financial Times - 1 hour ago

Boston NWSL club sorry for 'Too Many Balls' ad

The National Women's Soccer League expansion team in Boston apologized on Wednesday for a "Too Many Balls" marketing campaign that drew a harsh reaction from the transgender community and others.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Boston’s New Soccer Team Misses the Mark With Name and Marketing Campaign

The N.W.S.L. club will be called BOS Nation FC. No one could have been prepared for the video that came next, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 16

Boston’s New Soccer Team Apologizes for the Pain Its Launch Caused

An advertising campaign around Boston’s N.W.S.L. team drew sharp criticism.

Sports - The New York Times - October 17

Boston College to honor Gaudreau brothers and Tony Voce during the season

Boston College will honor former hockey players Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau and Tony Voce with uniform patches, a sign on the boards in front of the team bench and other tributes this season

Sports - ABC News - October 18

Boston Scientific’s stock climbs on Q3 sales and earnings beat

Medical-products company Boston Scientific reported third-quarter results before market open.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Juuse Saros Backstops Nashville Predators to 4-0 Shutout of Boston Bruins

Nashville earns first win of the season behind goals from Ryan O'Reilly, Tommy Novak, Gustav Nyquist and Luke Evangelista.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Warriors make a statement in Boston, but Stephen Curry says there's 'a long way to go'

Curry's late-game heroics once again saved the day for Golden State in a gritty road win over the defending champions.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Scott Boras shares Bregman nugget that could lead All-Star to Boston

Alex Bregman seemed like a challenging fit for the Red Sox in free agency, but his agent's recent admission might change that, writes John Tomase.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 7 hours ago

WATCH: Falling scaffolding plank almost hits pedestrians in Boston

Surveillance footage captured a frightening moment for commuters in Boston last week when a large scaffolding plank came crashing down outside a train station, nearly hitting several people.

The University of Michigan Doubled Down on D.E.I. What Went Wrong?

A decade and a quarter of a billion dollars later, students and faculty are more frustrated than ever.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

University in Lisbon suspends plans for course on racism taught by all-white staff

Nova university programme criticised for only having white instructors and for some of its content, such as session on ‘does racism really exist?’. A top university in Lisbon has suspended plans to ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Columbia University bars pro-Israel professor from campus for 'threatening behavior'

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Universal will open fourth Orlando theme park next May

Universal Orlando Resort will open its fourth central Florida theme park, just in time for Memorial Day next year

Entertainment - ABC News - October 17

‘A Rip-Off’: Students Secure a Final Settlement Against Walden University

A $28.5 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit against the university helped create a fresh precedent for prosecuting predatory advertising in for-profit education.

Business - The New York Times - October 19

Universal Studios to Open Fourth Theme Park Next Year

Universal Epic Universe will open to visitors on May 22 and up its competition with Disney.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Universal's new Florida theme park: When does it open and what will be there?

A new theme park is coming to the Universal Orlando Resort in Florida. The park will have areas dedicated to Nintendo, Harry Potter and other IP.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 18

University of Alabama students charged in alleged fraternity hazing incidents

Several University of Alabama students were charged in alleged fraternity hazing incidents after a pledge said he was shoved and stepped on and had things thrown at him.

University of Toronto’s environment school cuts financial ties to fossil fuels

Princeton University, the only other North American school to do so, rolled back its commitment recently. The University of Toronto ’s environment school has announced it will financially ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Senate and House races in battleground Arizona are taking place in their own universe

PHOENIX — Mesa Mayor John Giles, a Republican who supports Kamala Harris for president, is vexed by the disconnect between Arizona’s presidential race and what’s happening down the ballot.

Shooting at university in Georgia leaves one person dead and five wounded

Shooting at Albany State University was one of two in US during weekend that shattered homecoming-related activities. A mass shooting during homecoming weekend at Georgia ’s Albany State ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Public university protests escalate in challenge to Argentina's President Milei

A series of protests are expected to intensify across Argentina this week over a veto by President Javier Milei of a law that passed last month increasing funding for public universities

World - ABC News - October 21

Harris eyes Howard University for her election night headquarters

Vice President Kamala Harris plans to spend election night in Washington D.C., with her campaign eyeing her alma mater, Howard University, as a possible venue.

‘Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’ expands the 'Big Bang Theory' universe

Fans of “Young Sheldon,” the popular prequel of “The Big Bang Theory,” now have a new show to enjoy featuring the Cooper family

Entertainment - ABC News - October 23

10 Universal Truths You Must Remember to Boost Customer Sales

Your business success requires a pervasive focus on the customer decision process.

Business - Inc. - October 24

University of South Florida Coach Dies at 43 From Complications During Surgery

The school said in a statement that complications arose during Abdur-Rahim’s medical procedure at a Tampa-area hospital.

Sports - The New York Times - October 25

Most in Oregon opposed to measure creating universal basic income: Poll

A poll conducted by the Public Policy Polling firm shows that 54% of Oregon voters oppose a state effort to provide every Oregonian with $1,600 a year in basic income, citing potential negative ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Brown University suspends its chapter of pro-Palestinian student group

Brown University suspended the pro-Palestinian group after it protested the university's decision not to divest its endowment from companies that support Israel.

Brown University suspends pro-Palestinian group following protests

Brown University has suspended the school's chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine while it investigates allegations of violent threats made during a recent protest. WJAR's Erin Coogan reports.

Politics - NBC News - October 28

'Why I spent my university fees on Somali TikTok battles'

Somalis gamble big money during livestream events as ancient clan fights are waged on social media.

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