Newsroom Stories

Executive Vice Chancellor for Administration John E. Klein has been named as the ninth president of Randolph College in Lynchburg, Va.

Speaking at the 146th Commencement ceremony May 18, the host of NBC’s “Meet the Press” told the audience of more than 14,000 that while this year’s some 2,600 graduates have done well and have the world at their feet, one of their real responsibilities is to take care of the world’s children.

The School of Medicine is launching the center for Women’s Infectious Disease Research, a new effort to study infectious diseases that preferentially affect women.

Barry Melancon (right), president and CEO of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, speaks about the future of American accounting practices last month in Simon Hall’s May Auditorium at the John M. Olin School of Business.

The Center for the Study of Ethics and Human Values has awarded research grants for six faculty projects and four student projects for 2007-08.

Chancellor Emeritus William H. Danforth, M.D., was presented with the inaugural Christopher Hobler Spirit of Hope Award by the non-profit organization Hope Happens at the 3rd annual “Evening of Hope,” a gala dinner and concert May 14 at The Sheldon Concert Hall.

The Office of Human Resources has announced a new enhancement to the Long Term Disability Plan that offers faculty and staff the opportunity to purchase at a reasonable monthly premium coverage for a shorter waiting period before the start of LTD benefits.

A $2.5 million grant will continue the University’s work with local AIDS service organizations and with local health departments to encourage HIV testing.

The Metro Meridian Garage at the Brentwood I-64 MetroLink Station opened June 12.

Arts & Sciences graduate students Jeff Cameron and Megan Daschbach have been chosen to participate in the 57th Meeting of Nobel Laureates July 1-6 in Lindau, Germany.