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ksu biennial faculty

Amazon Buys GWU Campus for Tech Hub

March 3, 2026

Amazon has announced a purchase of the George Washington University campus in Virginia, paying $427 million for the site. The deal gives Amazon the right to build a data‑center or IT facility in Ashburn, Virginia. The university can keep its programs running there for up to five years before the cam

entertainment

Campus Conflicts and Comedy on the Screen

March 3, 2026

The new week’s TV lineup offers a mix of drama and humor set against college backdrops. One show dives deep into the murky waters of academic relationships, featuring a seasoned professor who becomes obsessed with a younger coworker. The story unfolds through her inner thoughts, blurring fact an

education

Faculty Committee Pushes for Professor’s Return After Controversial Posts

February 28, 2026

A group of faculty members at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville has issued a unanimous recommendation that the university should not fire Dr. Shirin Saeidi, an Iranian‑born political science professor who has been suspended over her social media activity. The committee’s decision comes afte

education

Harvard Professor Steps Down After Epstein Links Surface

February 26, 2026

Larry Summers, a long‑time Harvard economist and former university president, will leave his teaching role by the end of this academic year. The decision follows new government documents that detail a close association between Summers and the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, even after Epstei

politics

UCLA Faces Legal Battle Over Alleged Campus Hate

February 25, 2026

The U. S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against UCLA, claiming the university fostered an environment hostile to Jewish and Israeli faculty and staff. The suit cites violations of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national

education

Future‑Builders Hub Opens New Chapter at CSUF

February 24, 2026

A new three‑story center is rising next to the engineering complex on Cal State Fullerton’s campus, aimed at turning classroom ideas into real tech solutions. The 42, 000‑square‑foot building will open in fall 2027 and hosts labs for GPS systems, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, AI, drones, an

crime

Teacher Charged with Child Abuse Still on Staff?

February 18, 2026

A teacher at Lower Richland High School, Eric Marshall Favor Jr. , 29, faces serious accusations in Marion County. The charges include second- and third‑degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor, conspiracy, and aiding prostitution involving a child. The case began on Feb. 10 when the sheriff’s of

education

Yale Professor Removed After Epstein Email Leak

February 15, 2026

A long‑time Yale computer science teacher was stripped of his teaching duties after new government documents showed he had emailed the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The papers, released under a 2025 law that demanded the Department of Justice disclose Epstein‑related records, contain dozens o

education

How Coaching Can Make Surgeons Better Teachers

February 12, 2026

Surgeons are skilled at their jobs, but teaching others is a different ball game. A recent study wants to see if coaching can help surgeons improve their teaching skills. The focus is on a special coaching model designed for faculty members. The idea is simple: if surgeons get coaching, they might

opinion

A Museum's Fight for Its Future

January 28, 2026

A recent decision has left many scratching their heads. The Panhandle Plains Historical Society and Museum (PPHS) is being asked to leave its home on the West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) campus. This move has sparked concern among those who value history and education. The museum holds a treasure