Saturday November 21, 2009

Professor Ahmed Akbar

AU Professor’s Cross-country Study Reveals American Hospitality Toward Muslims

by Karen Shih , November 20, 2009

American University professor Ahmed Akbar traveled the country to gauge Americans' attitudes toward Muslims after the Sept. 11 terrorists attacks. The results are documented in a film, "Journey into America."

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Bishops Discuss Authority over Catholic Colleges

by RACHEL ZOLL AP Religion Writer , November 20, 2009

Fallout continues from the summer controversy over the University of Notre Dame awarding an honorary degree to President Barack Obama, who supports abortion rights.

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Study Abroad? College Students Drop, Rethink Plans

by MICHELLE R. SMITH, Associated Press Writer , November 20, 2009

Economic reality and money problems may be cooling the enthusiasm of U.S. college students to study abroad, just two years after students' interest in foreign study was at an all-time high.

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Secretary of Education Arne Duncan at the Tribal Nations Conference

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan at the Tribal Nations Conference

Duncan addresses reasons why students struggle and proposes ways to help Native American students, starting at the preschool level.

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