Former U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates will have an academic building named after him at William & Mary, the university in Virginia where he holds the honorary position of chancellor, the school announced Wednesday. Robert M. Gates Hall will be a hub for disciplines that include economic development and inequality, geopolitical conflict, national security and conservation, the school said in …
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Things to do and see in Minneapolis this spring break
Minneapolis, Minnesota, and its surrounding areas showcase a collection of attractions that draw more than 29.5 million annual visitors. The sprawling Mall of America, world-renowned institutions like the Minneapolis Institute of Art, the celebrated Guthrie Theater with its award-winning productions, and a five-star hotel contribute to the city’s dynamic and multifaceted appeal. “Minneapolis is known as the City by Nature, …
Read More »Alabama A&M student injured after shootout with campus police
A student at Alabama A&M University was injured in a shootout with a campus police officer in a dorm stairwell on Monday, authorities said. The shooting happened in the stairwell of a campus residence hall during a routine security check and was “contained within minutes,” according to the university and state law enforcement. “Earlier today, there was an officer-involved shooting …
Read More »College applicants face confusion and anxiety over changing SAT admission requirements: report
Returns to standardized testing have some students riddled with anxiety and confusion during the college admissions process, leaving them to wonder whether they should take a crack at the SAT and ACT or forego testing altogether. A recent Washington Post report uncovered that anxiety among some parents and students as the post-pandemic age attempts its return to some semblance of …
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