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University Of Mobile Celebrates 50th Anniversary Through Service Projects

Southern Baptist-affiliated UM is canceling classes so students can begin marking the school’s 50th anniversary by undertaking community service work throughout the area.

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Press-Register

Shuttle Buses Take Tulane, Loyola Students Where They Want To Go

So you're barely into the fall semester at Tulane or Loyola, and you're already tired of cafeteria cuisine. Or you'd like to spiff up your wardrobe and take in a movie, but you don't have access to a car.

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The Times-Picayune

Greater Good Campaign To Be Launched By The Times, 5 Co-Sponsors

The Seattle Times Co., along with five co-sponsors, is launching a yearlong public-education campaign to highlight the impact of Washington state's higher-education system on job creation and quality of life.

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The Seattle Times

Safety Forum Suggests Old Dominion U Students, Neighbors Keep Talking

Students, landlords, police and nearby residents called for improved safety and stronger student-community partnerships around Old Dominion University on Thursday night.

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The Virginian-Pilot

CU-Boulder Says It Offers More Alcohol-Education Programs Than Ever

The University of Colorado has more alcohol-education programs than ever, according to spokesman Bronson Hilliard.

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Boulder Daily Camera

University Hill Neighbors Push Boulder For More Police Enforcement

Boulder's registered-party system -- under which students give police a heads-up about their gathering and in turn get a warning about noise complaints before the party is shut down -- is widely considered a success by city, police and university officials.

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Boulder Daily Camera

Delgado Community College Celebrates 90 Years

In addition to starting the fall semester, Delgado Community College is launching a yearlong celebration of its 90th birthday.

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The Times-Picayune

Calhoun Vs. Drake: Is Huntsville Big Enough For Both 2-Year Colleges?

Is Huntsville big enough for two prospering two-year colleges with broad ambitions for the future? Or are there loser-leaves-town stakes in play for Decatur-based Calhoun Community College and Drake State Technical College?

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The Huntsville Times

Magic is Hard Work

Behind the News
Ann McClure
University Business, Sept 2011

Most people go to Disney to relax and have fun. For the past three years, David Zanolla, a communication instructor at Western Illinois University, has taken students in his Disney World Communication Culture course to see the principles they learn about in class in action. "The people who needed the most convincing were the parents," he says, adding that the spring break timeframe is usually thought of as party time. But with a daily schedule of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., students have a full plate.

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