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ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ co-produces DVD on public information challenges

May 27, 2010

Following the 2001 terror attacks and a push for security of government information, constitutional protection for published works grew exponentially, making access to records, including traditionally public documents, more difficult for journalists. "Access Denied," a new DVD co-produced by the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Program for Documentary Production, chronicles that trend and offers additional tips and resources for reporters.

Teach for America hires ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ alumni for fall 2010

May 24, 2010

Fourteen ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ alumni in the Class of 2010 will re-enter the classroom this fall as educators with Teach for America, a national nonprofit that recruits recent college graduates to help erase what it describes as educational inequity found in many urban and rural low-income communities.

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ graduates first Interactive Media master's class

May 24, 2010

Thirty-six students began their journey as the first class in ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ's Interactive Media master's program in July 2009. Just 10 months later, on May 20, those same three dozen students celebrated their commencement by crossing Whitley Auditorium's stage and receiving their graduate diplomas from ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ President Leo M. Lambert.

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ MBA students receive degrees

May 24, 2010

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ leaders conferred degrees on May 21, 2010, to the largest class in MBA program history during a Commencement ceremony in Whitley Auditorium attended by faculty, staff, family and friends of the graduate students.

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ holds 120th Commencement exercises

May 24, 2010

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ conferred degrees on Saturday to 1,118 seniors in a ceremony that included remarks from acclaimed filmmaker and alumnus Laith al-Majali ’05, who told graduates they have “all the tools and skill sets you need to stand out as global leaders.”

Senior class joins alumni ranks with gift to ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ

May 24, 2010

Student leaders collected more than $16,000 this year from seniors, their parents, grandparents and friends in support of the Senior Class Gift campaign, which will fund the Class of 2010 Sustainability Research Grants for students who desire to complete research on sustainability practices.

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ professor publishes book on India and the World Bank

May 23, 2010

India is the largest borrower from the World Bank, which has often helped the nation’s economy in recent years. Its assistance, however, may be about to change dramatically. India and the World Bank: The Politics of Aid and Influence, a new Anthem Press book by Jason Kirk, explores that partnership and suggests ways for the bank to adapt to new economic realities in the 21st century.

Schedule for Commencement Week 2010

May 22, 2010

Events leading up to Commencement 2010 take place this week as ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ prepares to graduate its 120th undergraduate class, its MBA and ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Law class, and its inaugural class in the iMedia graduate program. Activities for seniors start May 18, with a class picnic, an evening gala, receptions and dinners on the agenda.