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The Effect of Good Athletics News on Enrollment

Hardwick-Day Admin — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:10:06 +0000

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Overheard from prospective students: “Butler—that’s the place where the kids went to class the day of the championship game, right?” Butler’s Vice President of Enrollment Management tells the story of Butler’s athletics success and its effect on enrollment.

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Anne Maertz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:03:54 +0000

A team of scientists at the University of North Carolina have found a novel way to cut sperm counts to levels that would make men infertile.

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Anne Maertz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:35:48 +0000

As the saying goes, the way to someone's heart is through his or her stomach -- so I've compiled a list of simply delicious treats that act as blank canvases for the personal touches and creativity that make a good gifts unforgettable.Read More...
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Anne Maertz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:20:13 +0000

The backlash against Komen has claimed Karen Handel:In an interview, Handel acknowledged she played a role in Komen's decision to defund Planned Parenthood, but also pushed back against allegations that she was the sole actor in the decision.

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Anne Maertz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:33:58 +0000

Some cadets at the storied Virginia Military Institute are outraged over a series of caustic personal attacks posted to a photo-caption Web site and directed at female students, minorities and college administrators.

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Anne Maertz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:13:00 +0000

The government predicts that healthcare occupations will be booming, while postal service jobs will disappear

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If you're looking for guaranteed employment during the next eight years, become a nurse. Really. It's that simple.

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Hardwick-Day Admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:08:17 +0000

More than 300 students from the Vermont State Colleges are demanding the state boost its funding for its state college system.

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Anne Maertz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:48:15 +0000

Moonbot Studios has been turning heads with its imaginative and exquisitely crafted iPad applications for kids, and now a spinoff of one of these apps, a short animated film, has been nominated for an Academy Award. Directed by William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore draws its inspiration from "Hurricane Katrina, Buster Keaton, The Wizard of Oz, and a love for books," blending cutting-edge digital animation with a haunting silent-film aesthetic.

Stills from the film

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Anne Maertz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:10:29 +0000

As anticipated last month, I finally saw the George Lucas adventure movie about the Tuskegee Airmen, Red Tails. Here is how some of the real Tuskegee Airmen looked:

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Hardwick-Day Admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Application deadlines for financial aid like grants, scholarships and student loans are just around the corner. But many students may need help getting their paperwork in order. Host Michel Martin speaks with Adrianna Badillo. She's the director of Gear-Up, a program designed to guide low-income students into higher education.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us