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Hazing: What Schools Can Learn From Robert Champion

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Robert Champion was a 26-year-old drum major at Florida A&M University. He was a promising student, but his life was cut tragically short. He was killed by his own bandmates, other members of FAMU’s famed Marching 100. This was not…

University of the People

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University of the People, a tuition-free online university aimed at poor students around the globe who would otherwise not have access to higher education. The University embraces the worldwide presence of the Internet and dropping technology costs to bring tuition-free…

10 most iconic photos ever taken

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(Photo by andrewrennie) Every now and then a photo is taken that presents such a powerful and unforgettable image. Annually the vote for the Press Photo of the Year is taken during the World Press Photo Awards for an image…

Facebook founder returns to Harvard

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Cambridge, Massachusetts – Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg left Harvard University as a dropout with a novel idea. He returned on Monday with a triumphant message: he’s hiring. The 27-year-old CEO received a rock-star welcome during his first official visit since…

Oprah Winfrey receives degree from UFS

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Oprah Winfrey shed tears as she was honoured by the Chancellor of the University of the Free State with her doctorate in education. A representative for O Magazine SA who is at the ceremony tweeted: “Triumphant organ tune as Oprah…