University of Illinois trustees deny 1960s radical William Ayers emeritus status

U. of Ill. denies Ayers emeritus status

URBANA, Ill. — The University of Illinois has denied 1960s radical William Ayers emeritus faculty status.

Big Ten breakdown: Michigan and Ohio State in different divisions

Big Ten splits up Michigan and Ohio State

Any Michigan man will tell you, there is nothing quite like beating Ohio State. Every Buckeye agrees, a win over that team from up North is priority No. 1.

Group files lawsuit after Illinois State Police revoke 1st Muslim chaplain’s appointment

Ill. state police sued over Muslim chaplain flap

Private colleges target locals with financial aid to achieve diversity, stay competitive

Private colleges ‘act local’ with financial aid

C Sean Kowal granted release by Northern Illinois to see theology degree

C Kowal granted release by N. Illinois

DEKALB, Ill. — Northern Illinois has given center Sean Kowal his release, ending a dispute over the player’s decision to obtain a graduate degree at another school.

Human services, education face deeper cuts as Ill. governor provides new budget details

Ill. gov. provides new detail on $1.4B in cuts

Hair nets and hollandaise? Lunch ladies going gourmet as nation focuses on better school food

Lunch ladies going gourmet as food gets new look

Messages show Toyota tried to cast doubt on college instructor who investigated acceleration

Toyota lashed out at instructor during big recall

Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials in Newspapers in the US and Abroad

Colleges become reluctant allies in fighting online music, movie piracy under new rules

New rules bring online piracy fight to US campuses

Supreme Court sides with gun advocates, in 5-4 ruling; extends gun rights nationwide

The 100 Percenters: Inner-city boys school marks first graduation, sends 107 to college

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Professor Kagan, a tough questioner, now faces questions herself in seeking high court seat

After Illinois rain-out, Obama delivers Memorial Day speech back home at Andrews Air Base

NCAA halts independent study credit for students from Utah, Ill. online schools

NCAA cracks down on correspondence courses

University of Illinois trustees approve tuition increase, $620,000 salary for new president

UI trustees OK tuition hike, $620,000 Hogan salary

Girls basketball team drawn into immigration debate after district says no to Ariz. tournament

States’ budget crisis hitting agencies and programs that serve the most vulnerable: Children

States’ budget woes hitting programs for kids hard

After admissions scandal, Hogan takes over U. of Ill. with a list of challenges

After admissions flap, Illini get new president

AP source: Obama to nominate Solicitor General Elena Kagan for Supreme Court

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Obama interviews federal appeals court judge Diane Wood for Supreme Court, 4th known interview

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Immigrant rights activists hope opposition to Ariz. law will boost attendance at May 1 rallies

Supreme Court leans heavily on Boston-Washington axis; will Obama pick go outside I-95?

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University of Wyo. heightens security after judge says 1960s radical must be allowed to speak

Federal judge rules University of Wyoming must allow William Ayers to speak on campus

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Educators urge parents to take their kids to school, not to work, and sidestep annual event

Schools urge parents not to take kids to work

With doctor shortage, ‘Dr. Nurses’ seek bigger role in primary care; 28 states consider

Doctor shortage? 28 states may expand nurses’ role

Obama invites Senate leaders of both parties to talk over Supreme Court vacancy

Conservatives looking for tea party support in Supreme Court nomination battle with Obama

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AP source: Federal appeals Judge Sidney Thomas on Supreme Court list; 7 names confirmed

DePaul hires Clemson’s Oliver Purnell as basketball coach, hopes to revive struggling program

DePaul hires Purnell to revive struggling program

DePaul hires Clemson’s Purnell as coach hoping to revive struggling program

Purnell leaves Clemson to coach DePaul

CHICAGO — DePaul hired Clemson’s Oliver Purnell as its basketball coach on Tuesday, hoping he can revive a once-proud program that has struggled in recent years.

Obama ed secretary, former Chicago schools CEO Duncan facing questions about admissions calls

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Rowdy students throw punches, block gates to protest funding cuts at US campuses

Rowdy protester target funding cuts at US campuses

When schools fail, firing teachers may work; harsh method had mixed results in Chicago, LA

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Police, Penn State crack down on ‘State Patty’s Day,’ criticized as an excuse for drinking

Police, Penn St. target St. Patty’s Day lookalike

Lawmakers, universities balance budgets with significant tuition hikes

Parents, students on edge over soaring tuition

CIA employee killed in Afghanistan became interested in economics, religion after 9/11 attacks

CIA victim interested in behavior behind economics

US troops who have died while serving in Afghanistan and the Horn of Africa

US troops killed in Afghanistan and Africa

Cities, counties take back tax breaks they gave companies that broke promises to create jobs

Cities, counties take back corporate tax breaks