Category: Colleges and Universities

California Regents Allow U.C.L.A. to Join Big Ten, Strings Attached

The New York Times – Sports:
By an 11-5 vote, the University of California Board of Regents chose not to block U.C.L.A. from leaving the Pac-12. But it attached conditions to protect U.C. Berkeley.
As UC Regents Ready UCLA Decision, Emails Show Little Public Support

The New York Times – Sports:
Emails obtained through a records request showed backlash to U.C.L.A.’s planned move to the Big Ten among alumni and parents.
Mike Leach, Innovative Football Coach at Three Colleges, Dies at 61

The New York Times – Sports:
At Mississippi State and earlier at Texas Tech and Washington State, he deployed a high-powered, pass-happy “Air Raid” offense, winning eight bowl games.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents Under Scrutiny in FTX Collapse

The New York Times – Business:
The FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s mother and father, who teach at Stanford Law School, are under scrutiny for their connections to their son’s crypto business.
Chris Beard, U. of Texas Basketball Coach, Faces Felony Domestic Assault Charge

The New York Times – Sports:
Chris Beard, in his second season of coaching the Longhorns, was arrested early Monday and charged with a third-degree felony.
China’s Youths, Stung by Years of Covid Rules, Fear Grim Job Future

The New York Times – Business:
A sluggish economy continues to leave many young people unemployed, with few job prospects or hopes to tap into the rising incomes their parents enjoyed during boom times.
State Officials Seek to Revisit Sports-Betting Arrangements

The New York Times – Business:
Officials in New York, Kansas and elsewhere are voicing new concerns about the rise of online sports betting after a series of articles in The Times examined it.
Deion Sanders Leaving Jackson State to Coach Colorado Is No Surprise

The New York Times – Sports:
His move to the University of Colorado is understandable in the college football world, but that doesn’t mean it can’t hurt given the pledges he had made to his historically Black institution.
Computer Science Students Face a Shrinking Big Tech Job Market

The New York Times – Business:
A new reality is setting in for students and recent graduates who spent years honing themselves for careers at the largest tech companies.
Are You Applying for Tech Jobs or Internships? We Want to Hear About It.

The New York Times – Business:
Layoffs and hiring freezes at companies like Amazon and Meta are changing the job market for recent grads and college students. Tell us about your experiences.
Are You Applying for Tech Jobs or Internships? We Want to Hear About It.

The New York Times – Business:
Layoffs and hiring freezes at companies like Amazon and Meta are changing the job market for recent grads and college students. Tell us about your experiences.
Norland College Graduates Include Nannies for Boris Johnson and Prince George

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
At Norland College, future nannies take courses on early childhood education and cooking alongside learning to fend off kidnappers and shielding strollers from paparazzi.