Tuition hikes approved for Carbondale and Edwardsville campuses
SIU Board of Trustees approved tuition increases and multiple fees for both Carbondale and Edwardsville campuses to address budget pressures amid a weak state economy. Enrollment declines on Carbondale amplify the challenge while administrators vow to maintain SIUC operations and student services. The meeting marked changes in leadership with Herrin elected chair and Hightower returning to vice chair. graduating student trustee Vansaghi attended his final meeting.
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Nicklow named interim assistant provost at SIUC
Nicklow, formerly associate dean in engineering, was appointed interim assistant provost for Enrollment Management in June 2010. He began at SIUC in 1998 as an assistant professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering and holds degrees from Bucknell and Arizona State University. Chancellor Rita Cheng said the position will not be filled and departments will report to Nicklow.
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Thompson juror probes defense in Thompson murder case
Juror contact about deliberations surfaces as defense questions handling of evidence by Carbondale police. Judge will rule later on evidentiary motion. Thompson, 25, faces 20 to 60 years if convicted of murder, aggravated battery, and mob action. bond revoked with sentencing set for May 20. Greene, 28, found guilty of mob action and aggravated battery, faces up to 10 years. sentencing also May 20.
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Two charged with terrorism in alleged plot
Ahmed Ferhani and Mohamed Mamdouh, two U S residents of Algerian and Moroccan descent, plotted to bomb a Manhattan synagogue and bought weapons in an undercover operation. They were arraigned in Manhattan, held without bail, facing life in prison if convicted.
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Motorcyclist killed in Pope County crash
A Pope County motorcycle crash Thursday left one dead after the rider failed to negotiate a curve on the Eddyville blacktop and struck a sign near the road. The deceased name was withheld pending kin notification. the rider was airlifted to St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
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