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News: Education
State Law on Political Activities Doesn't Trample Basic Freedoms, U. of Illinois Leader Says
In an e-mail message, the system’s president told employees that there were limits on political activities on campuses, but that their constitutional freedoms would be protected.
U. of Illinois and Conservative Group Agree to Keep Their Money Separate
A fund started by conservative donors to support scholarship on capitalism will no longer be part of the university’s foundation.
Chief Financial Officer Is Leaving U.S. Education Department
Lawrence A. Warder is stepping down after serving as chief financial officer and acting chief operating officer of the department’s division of Federal Student Aid.
Philanthropist Donates $42-Million to Stem-Cell Research
The pledge, on top of a $33-million commitment last year, will support stem-cell research at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
U. of Washington Settles Lawsuit With Bank
But neither the university nor the bank would provide details about the nature of the settlement, which resolved a dispute over the university’s loss of $7.5-million.
Band Director Files Sexual-Harassment Complaint Against Marching Band
The band director at the University of California at Davis complained about members of the Cal Aggie Marching Band, citing incidents of crude and unruly behavior.