AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCampus Safety: Virginia State University in Petersburg, Virginia, was rocked by an early-morning shooting outside residence halls that left five people wounded, including one in critical condition; police say multiple suspects were involved and later arrested 19-year-old Camron Harris after finding him hiding in a dorm closet, while a heavy law-enforcement presence continued as the lockdown was lifted. Higher-Ed Accountability & Culture Wars: In the UK, Cambridge’s youngest Black professor, Jason Arday, was found dead days after resigning amid plagiarism allegations; his family and supporters described “sustained abuse,” while UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged reflection and said it’s “not a moment for any rushing to judgement.” Student Life & Move-In: The University of South Carolina welcomed about 7,800 freshmen to its Columbia campus for move-in ahead of classes. Teaching & Curriculum Politics: In Colorado’s Montezuma-Cortez Re-1, teachers scrambled after a school board rejected the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum in K-5 English language arts amid controversy. Program Growth: Ghana’s education minister says plans are advanced for a University of Science and Technology in Damongo, backed by a US$30 million grant. Accreditation: Sana’a University in Yemen received international accreditation for its Prosthetics & Orthotics bachelor’s program after a six-month review. Campus Culture: Mercyhurst University relaunched its professional theatre program with the “Spoon River Project” as part of its centennial celebrations.
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