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and shredded dorms at Union University in Jackson, Tenn ... In Jackson, Matt Taylor, a junior at Union University, was scouring the campus yesterday for his missing jeep after a close call that left him with staples in his scalp and a bandaged leg. (Boston Globe)
College Dorm Collapses Feb 7, 2008
14 Union University students trapped beneath rubble and rescued ... Seventeen different buildings on Union University's campus were torn apart by the category four tornado ... Union University has a long road to recovery. (WREG.com, TN)
State By State Damage Report Feb 7, 2008
Union University in Jackson until they were finally freed; about 51. students were taken to the hospital. (WREG.com, TN)
* Tornadoes rake four southern US states, 47 killed Feb 7, 2008
Extensive damage in Tennessee included part of a shopping mall in Memphis and a dormitory at Union University in Jackson, where some students were trapped for a time but not seriously injured, the Web site of Memphis' Commercial Appeal said. The paper quoted a National Weather Service spokesman as saying that the Memphis area had been hit by a "pretty significant tornado.". (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
In picturesDozens killed as tornadoes tear through southern US Feb 7, 2008
At Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, a college dormitory was wrecked. Students were trapped in the rubble, prompting a major rescue operation. (BBC News -- Americas)
Search on for US tornado victims Feb 7, 2008
At Union University in Jackson, western Tennessee, several students were freed after being trapped in their badly damaged dormitory. Dozens were taken to hospital. (BBC News -- Americas)
Twisters Kill Dozens In South Feb 7, 2008
Steve Atkinson,Desoto County Sheriff's Department Eight students were trapped in a battered dormitory at Union University in Jackson, Tenn ... Tornadoes had hit the campus in the past, and students knew the drill when they heard sirens, said Union University President David S. Dockery. (CBS News)
Tornadoes in U.S. South kill at least 55 people Feb 7, 2008
In Jackson, Tennessee, a tornado damaged most of the student housing at Union University, injuring more than 50 students, although none of the injuries was life-threatening. It was the third time in less than a decade a twister struck the school. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Tornado aftermath Feb 7, 2008
Rescue personnel attempt to move large sections of a wall to uncover trapped Union University students in the Watter Commons Dormitory following a tornado that ripped through the campus Tuesday in Jackson, Tenn ... Students took cover in dormitory bathrooms as the storms closed in on Union University in Jackson, Tenn. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tennessee college struck by tornado a third time Feb 7, 2008
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Students and staff at Union University in western Tennessee were picking up the pieces on Wednesday after a twister struck the school for the third time in less than a decade. The Tuesday night tornado was one of several twisters that wreaked havoc across five U.S. Southern states and were blamed for at least 52 deaths, including 28 in Tennessee. (Reuters)
Federal Aid Promised ToTornado-Hit States Feb 7, 2008
Emergency crews search the rubble of the Union University dorms in Jackson, Tenn ... Students took cover in dormitory bathrooms as the storms closed in on Union University in Jackson, Tenn. (CBS News -- US)
Death toll rises after US tornadoes Feb 7, 2008
"That [number] will probably be going up throughout the day," Julie Oaks of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, told AFP. "We have widespread damage across the state." The same storm then moved to Jackson, Mississippi, and damaged a dormitory at Union University, where eight students were temporarily trapped but escaped serious injury, school officials said. Four tornadoes were confirmed to have hit Arkansas, where scores of houses and businesses were destroyed in several towns. (Aljazeera.Net)
Storms sweep U.S. South, killing about 50 people Feb 7, 2008
Student dormitories at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, were heavily damaged, briefly trapping some students, although no life-threatening injuries were reported. "It looks like a war zone - cars and trucks thrown from one side of the campus to the other," the university's president, David Dockery, told CNN. Classes were canceled for two weeks because of the devastation to the campus. (International Herald Tribune)
Storms across 5 states leave at least 52 dead Feb 7, 2008
Many had spent a harrowing Tuesday night punctuated by breaking glass and warning sirens as the tornadoes tossed trailer homes into the air, collapsed the roof of a Sears store in Memphis, whittled away half a Caterpillar plant near Oxford, Mississippi, and shredded dorms at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, where crews rescued nine students trapped in the rubble ... In Jackson, Matt Taylor, a junior at Union University, was scouring the campus Wednesday for his Jeep after a close call... (International Herald Tribune)
Violent intruder puts lives and homes through the shredder Feb 7, 2008
Many spent a harrowing Tuesday night punctuated by breaking glass and warning sirens as the tornadoes tossed trailer homes into the air, collapsed the roof of a store in Memphis, whittled away half a construction machinery plant near Oxford, Mississippi, and shredded dormitories at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, leaving crews to rescue nine students trapped in the rubble. Arkansas and Tennessee were the hardest hit, with Arkansas reporting 13 dead and Tennessee 31. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Death and Damage From Tornadoes Feb 7, 2008
Twenty-six students had to be rescued from wrecked dormitories at Union University in Jackson, and 51 students were taken to a hospital. Wind collapsed the roof of Sears store at a mall. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Tornadoes in South kill at least 55 people Feb 7, 2008
In Jackson, Tennessee, a tornado damaged most of the student housing at Union University, injuring more than 50 students, although none of the injuries was life-threatening. It was the third time in less than a decade a twister struck the school. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Crews Filter In After 55 Die In Twisters Feb 7, 2008
"Severe storms damaged buildings at Union University in Jackson, Tenn., on Tuesday night, injuring 16 people, reported WSMV.A spokesman for Union University in Jackson, Tenn., said eight students were reported trapped in a damaged dormitory at the university but weren't seriously injured, reported WSMV-TV in Nashville.Union University President David Dockery said one-third of the campus was either damaged or destroyed. Dockery said the school would be closed until Feb. 13.Bad Weather... (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Deadly tornado wreaks havoc in US Feb 7, 2008
Students at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, heroically rescued classmates trapped in the dead of night after two campus dormitories collapsed, university president David Dockery said. Fifty-one students were treated in hospital, including some with extensive injuries. (iAfrica.com)
Dozens dead as tornados slam U.S. Feb 7, 2008 Elizabeth O'Hara and Sandra Diaz report on the latest news, weather and what's hot on our website. Click here to watch the latest KFOXTV.com Webcast. Feb 7, 2008 Tornadoes leave trail of death in US Feb 7, 2008 At least22 die instorms Feb 6, 2008 Severe Damage To Union University And Jackson Feb 6, 2008 REAL TIME STORM BLOG Feb 6, 2008 Deadly Storms Hit Southeast On Super Tuesday Feb 6, 2008 At least22 die instorms Feb 6, 2008 Deaths, Looting Blamed on Tornadoes in South Feb 6, 2008 Tornadoes rake US south, at least 20 dead Feb 6, 2008 Deadly tornadoes hit southern US Feb 6, 2008 Tornado hammers Lafayette County Feb 6, 2008 22 dead as tornadoes rip across South, including 11 in Ark. Feb 6, 2008 A Look at Damage Caused by Deadly Storms Feb 6, 2008 Storm hits U.S. state of Tennessee Feb 6, 2008 Deadly tornados sweep southern US Feb 6, 2008 Civic league honors six Feb 3, 2008 Denmark duo commit to Howard Jan 29, 2008 VSU’s Walker has 1,000 reasons to smile Jan 27, 2008 Lady Trojans defeat Panthers Jan 21, 2008 Amy Farnum Novin: Robbins Reaches 700 Plateau Jan 17, 2008 Union, University agree on contract Jan 6, 2008 GodTube offers wildly popular alternative to YouTube Dec 5, 2007 Blessed to be alive: Local teen and her family celebrate Thanksgiving with a renewed sense of gratitude after the youth returns home from a two-month stay in the hospital Nov 23, 2007 Surgeon Says He Knows Why Donda West Died Nov 21, 2007 East Coast Bowl names South coach Nov 20, 2007 The Rev. John H. Cross Jr., 82; pastor of church bombed in 1963 Nov 19, 2007 Cross, pastor of bombed Birmingham church Nov 17, 2007 Richey added to Union University Hall of Fame Nov 17, 2007 Your Opinion Nov 15, 2007 Georgia Lawmakers, Ministers Pray for Rain Nov 14, 2007 »Former Raider helps Shaw to title Nov 14, 2007 Kanye West's mom dies Nov 13, 2007 Donda West, mother of rapper Kanye, has died Nov 12, 2007 New VA NAACP President Sees Return To Civil Rights Activism Nov 7, 2007 Student too showcase music talent in Schine concert Nov 7, 2007 Taiwan flexes military might, sounds off vs China Oct 10, 2007 FRESH FACES HOPE TO GIVE HAWKS NEW LOOK IN 2008 Oct 9, 2007 BHSU Student Union expansion plans in full swing Sep 22, 2007 Local Woman Charters Bus Bound for Jena, Louisiana Sep 18, 2007 VSU players honored by CIAA Sep 12, 2007 James E. Jackson Jr., 92, civil rights activist Sep 11, 2007 Union University gets $1 million donation from Baptist Sep 10, 2007 Atlanta Ghana SDA has new pastor Sep 6, 2007 Pa. Right-to-Know law focus of free forums Aug 29, 2007 first day of school Aug 25, 2007 CBU listed as one of 20 best Southern universities Aug 21, 2007 Dwane, Nikeya and Corey Massenburg Aug 19, 2007 Esteemed lawyer, civil servant, dies at 95 Jul 3, 2007 Three local students receive scholarships Jun 13, 2007 3. Southern Baptists ponder their direction Jun 12, 2007 Allen endorsement dogs Lambert's re-election bid (Seth McLaughlin) Jun 10, 2007 Lee County Schools graduate in new location May 27, 2007 Mark Holmberg and the Tragedy of Perry Porter May 27, 2007 From Lemons, Lemonade Apr 25, 2007 A local tragedy, a buyout update and the Memphis shuffle Apr 20, 2007 Ex-Capital basketball star Booker shot dead Apr 19, 2007 Still A Lot to Learn About Thompson Apr 17, 2007 Advantage: Democrats Apr 9, 2007 Fresh Start + Second Chance = Same Sad Ending Mar 30, 2007 Scholars slash Taiwan's "second republic constitution" proposal Mar 26, 2007 Oklahoma City claims another NAIA crown 03-21-2007 Mar 22, 2007 Virginia Democrat faces blog ire for Allen ... (Seth McLaughlin) Mar 21, 2007 Oklahoma City Claims Fifth NAIA Men's Hooops National Title Mar 21, 2007 Tigers sweep Freed-Hardeman, fall at Union U. on diamond Mar 19, 2007
A man passes heavily damaged vehicles while surveying storm damage on the campus of Union University in Jackson, Tennessee Feb. 6, 2008 ... The Union University in Jackson, 120 kilometers northeast of Memphis, also suffered some damage in the fierce winds. (Xinhuanet, China)
• Tornadoes leave big losses in 5 states Feb 7, 2008
Powerful winds crumbled buildings on the campus of Union University -- a small Southern Baptist school in Jackson, Tenn. with about 3,000 students -- trapping many in dormitories. (Q13.com, WA)
Twister Slams Tennessee UniversityCNN's Sean Callebs shows us the tornado damage at Union University in Jackson, Tenn. Caught On Camera: Lightning Over NashvilleLightning arcs across the Nashville skyline Tuesday as dangerous storms rumbled through the southern U.S.. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
The roofs of two dormitoriss at Union University, Jackson, were destroyed, trapping eight and injuring 51, as more than 1,000 students slept below, while in Shelby three people seeking shelter in a warehouse were killed when the roof fell on them. National Guard troops were called out to assist the rescue in many states, plucking people from swollen rivers and moving from house to house to free trapped residents. (Guardian Unlimited)
Amanda Herron / The Jackson SunUnion University staff and students search through the rubble of dormitory buildings destroyed when a tornado passed through the campus in Jackson, Tenn ... Later, the system damaged a dormitory at Union University in Jackson, the same city where a 2003 tornado killed 11 people and a 1999 twister killed nine. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Women's dorms destroyed, men's heavily damaged at Union University ... Emergency responders were working this evening to free seven Union University students who were trapped in Hurt Complex and Watters Complex, which are residence halls at the school, said Tim Ellsworth, who is news director at the university ... Just before 8 p.m., Jackson City Mayor Jerry Gist said emergency teams were concentrating their efforts with rescues at Union University and motorists on Interstate 40. (WREG.com, TN)
7:52 Reports of major damage in Jackson and a roof collapsed at Union University with people trapped ... 9:18 Union University cancels classes through February 15. (WREG.com, TN)
Later, the same system damaged a dormitory at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. Eight students were trapped but were not seriously hurt. (WSJA.com, AL)
Amanda Herron / The Jackson SunUnion University staff and students search through the rubble of dormitory buildings destroyed when a tornado passed through the campus in Jackson, Tenn ... Later, the system damaged a dormitory at Union University in Jackson, the same city where a 2003 tornado killed 11 people and a 1999 twister killed nine. (MSNBC -- Race)
about 75 miles of northeast of Memphis, say storms damaged Union University. Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe said five people were killed by tornadoes in Atkins, Clinton and Gassville. (Fox News)
Extensive damage in Tennessee included part of a shopping mall in Memphis and a dormitory at Union University in Jackson, where some students were trapped for a time but not seriously injured, according to the Web site of the Memphis Commercial Appeal. The newspaper quoted a National Weather Service spokesman as saying the Memphis area had been hit by a "pretty significant tornado.". (Reuters)
The same storm moved to Jackson, Mississippi, and damaged a dormitory at Union University. Eight students were trapped at the dormitory but escaped serious injury, Tim Ellsworth, school spokesman, said. (Aljazeera.Net)
The storm was part of a system that left at least five deaths in Arkansas, destroyed a shopping mall in suburban Memphis and destroyed dormitories at Union University in Jackson, Tenn. Lafayette County Emergency Management Agency Coordinator Jimmy Allgood said it could have been much worse here. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Three people were still trapped in a damaged dormitory at Union University in Jackson, Tenn ... A Union University spokesman said eight students had been trapped. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Eight students were trapped in a battered dormitory at Union University in Jackson until they were finally freed; about 51 students were taken to the hospital. Winds collapsed roof of Sears store at a mall. (The Daily Reflector)
Meanwhile, the Union University in Jackson, 120 kilometers northeast of Memphis, also suffered some damage in the high winds, police sources in Jackson told U.S. media. Editor: Yao Siyan. (Xinhuanet, China)
At Union University in the town of Jackson, in western Tennessee, a tornado collapsed roofs, trapping students under rubble in their dormitory. No deaths were reported there, local channel WSMV said. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Blunt attended Virginia Union University and the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Ministry at VUU, where he received his master of divinity degree. For six years Blunt was the pastor of Mount Ararat Missionary Baptist Church in Windsor, N.C. In 2002, he became the pastor of First Baptist Church Mahan Street. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
He also received offers from Benedict and Virginia Union University. n T&D Sports Writer can be reached by e-mail at or by phone at 803-533-5532. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
4 points per game average, and led VSU to a first-round upset of Virginia Union University in the CIAA tournament. The first-round win was the first tournament win for a Lady Trojan team since the 2002 tournament. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
With the score tied at 48-48, Brantley grabbed an errant three-point attempt by VSU s Katania Walker and put the ball in the hoop for the winning bucket. VSU was led in scoring by Walker, who scored her 1,000th career point during the game. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
BIG WIN: Virginia Union University head coach Dave Robbins became the fifth coach in Division II men's basketball to reach 700 career wins after guiding the Panthers to a 100-73 victory over Saint Paul's College on Jan. 12. Robbins, who is in his 30th season at Virginia Union, is the 26th coach in basketball history (all divisions) to achieve the 700-win feat. (Kpmariners.com)
by Campus News Editor Issue date: 12/10/07 Section. Web Update Saturday, Jan. 5, 12:25 p.m.. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Tim Ellsworth, the director of media relations at Union University in Jackson, Tenn. has his doubts, too. (USA Today)
Possibilities include Iowa State University; Union University in Tennessee and Hannibal-LaGrange College in Missouri. My short-term memory is affected, said Virginia. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
A 1967 graduate of Douglass High School, Donda West attended Virginia Union University before receiving her master's degree from Atlanta University and her doctorate from Auburn University in Alabama. West began her teaching career at Atlanta's Morris Brown College in the early 1970s. (Click2Houston, TX)
Bailey has coached for 31 years in CIAA territory, including 9 seasons at Norfolk State University and 22 seasons (2 stints) at Virginia Union University ... In his final season (2003) at Virginia Union University, Bailey coached the VUU football team to elite status, recording the institution s 502nd win. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
He graduated from Virginia Union University in Richmond, and later earned a master's of divinity degree from that school. He left Birmingham in 1968 to teach at Alabama State University and to direct a Baptist student center. (Los Angeles Times)
After the war, he taught for a while before attending Virginia Union University in Richmond. There, he met Julia Ball, who was also attending the small historically black school. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
And thanks to the enterprising work of Harrisburg resident Jerry King, Richey was inducted into the Union University Hall of Fame for Intercollegiate Athletics on November 1 ... n Elected Mr. Union University - (1966). (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Union University, Department of Social. Work. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
"Christianity has more of a place in the culture here than in some other region," said Ray Van Neste, a professor of Christian studies at Union University in Jackson, Tenn. "And it's only natural, in a way, for the public to pray for rain.". (Fox News -- Politics)
The Shaw University Bears traveled to American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte Saturday to challenge Virginia Union University for the CIAA football championship. Despite starting the game as the undisputed declared underdogs, the Bears beat the Panthers 31-24 in double overtime. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
She received a bachelor's degree in English from Virginia Union University in 1971 and a master's and doctorate degree from Auburn University in 1980. Ms. West spent 31 years at Chicago State before retiring in 2004 to work full time for her son. (Chicago Tribune)
She was raised in Oklahoma City and earned her bachelor's degree in English from Virginia Union University in 1971 and her doctoral degree from Auburn University in 1980. She was also a Fulbright scholar who took her son along during her studies in Nanjing, China. (Los Angeles Times)
Later, he earned master's and doctoral degrees in divinity and ministry at Virginia Union University. (Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. (WTKR.com, VA)
Union University Concerts will host "Artists on the Brink," a show featuring performances from poet and lyricist Brian "Sciryl" Henry ("Lyrics" spelled backward) and The Luna Ticks, a band made up of SU students, tonight at 8 p.m. at Jabberwocky Cafe. "Artists on the Brink" is a project that attempts to incorporate student involvement in producing concerts, said Mike Robinson, UU Concerts director of special initiatives. (Daily Orange, NY)
China would take note of Wednesday's military display but may not react because "there are already too many provocations," said Xu Bodong, a Taiwan researcher at Beijing Union University. Taiwan's military currently procures only around 30 percent of its equipment domestically, with the remainder sourced largely from the United States. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Virginia Union University). Sterling and Huber had 18 relief appearances apiece last season for the Hawks. (Umeshawks.com)
The Black Hills Pioneer, Newspapers, South Dakota, SD. Saturday 22 September, 2007. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Students at Virginia Union University will host a debate on campus. There's talk of a rally at VCU.. (WTVR.com, VA)
Person, in her sixth season as the head coach of the Lady Trojans, has guided VSU to a 2-1 start and coached VSU to its first win over Virginia Union University in four years when the Lady Trojans downed the Lady Panthers in three straight games on September 4. VSU travels to Ashland to face Randolph-Macon Wednesday night before playing host to Chowan on Thursday. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
In 1931, when he was 16, Jackson entered Virginia Union University. He graduated three years later with a degree in chemistry. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
"How grateful we are at Union University for friends like Baptist Memorial Health Care," Union University president David S. Dockery said in a release. "We are especially thankful for Stephen Reynolds and the board members who have offered their generous support for the pharmacy and nursing programs at Union. Their gift will advance the work of this university in significant ways for years to come.". (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Diasporian News of Wednesday, 5 September 2007. Diasporian News of Wednesday, 5 September 2007. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Right-to-Know law focus of free forums. Wednesday 29 August, 2007. (NEPA News, PA)
where she attends Union University; Benjamin Bartley, 21, of Jacksonville, a third-year political science and religion dual major; and Nick Lamberth, 19, a second-year political science and sociology dual major from Lake Mary. - Tags: UF, University, of, Florida, Back, to, School, Gators, Recruitment, Gator, Cam, Aime, Dunstan, Gainesville - 326 views - Emailed 0 times. (The Palm Beach Post)
Other Tennessee schools that made the list include Belmont University which ranked 11th; Union University which ranked 20th; and Lipscomb University which ranked 25th. The annual U.S. News & World Report rankings look at how schools stack up based on a set of 15 indicators of excellence, which are designed to help parents and students evaluate and compare data compiled from more than 1,400 accredited four-year schools. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Rev. Massenburg is the pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Kenbridge, Va. On Sturday, My 19, 2007, Ms. Nikeya M. Massenburg graduated from Liberty University, Magna Cum Laude with a BS degree in psychology. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
"He will be missed because he was very supportive of the community," said Jean Copeland, secretary of the Virginia E. Crocker Alumni Chapter of Virginia Union University ... Benn earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in education and philosophy from Virginia Union University and remained supportive of his alma mater throughout his life. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
A student at Virginia Union University, Hodges has a double majors in Criminology and in Criminal Justice. This is the first year he was awarded the scholarship, but he plans to seek a career in criminal justice upon graduation. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
"We are at a defining moment as to whether we can find a way to cohere around primary matters and learn to disagree agreeably with one another on secondary and tertiary issues," said David Dockery, president of Union University in Jackson, Tenn. "I think we're on the verge of having too many tests for people to demonstrate that they are faithful Southern Baptists.". (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
He thought that Mr. Allen, who pledged to seek $500 million for historically black colleges such as Virginia Union University, provided the best way to secure federal funding. Page 1 of 2. (Washington Times)
In her speech, Hauss talked about "how the choices we make determine our futures." Her post-high school experience begins at Union University in Tennessee, where she will study to become a medical missionary. As for the change in venue, Hauss and her mother, Monica, said they missed the Tiger football field but understood why the change was made. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
He was given a rare, out-of-state scholarship at Virginia Union University based on his intellect and application essay, according to the woman who manages the scholarship program. He came to Richmond with no supervision or adjustment counseling. (WTVR.com, VA)
Called "the most vulnerable incumbent senator" for most of the midterm election cycle, and having taken knocks for everything from his residency outside Pennsylvania to past comments about homosexuality and teaching intelligent design, Santorum seems to have landed on his feet, said Sean Evans, a political science professor at Union University in Tennessee. None of it hurt his worth as a lobbyist in Washington, Evans said. (Fox News)
Even followed the news of his opportunities both at Virginia Union University and Claflin (S.C.) College. What will solidly stick with me, however, is the memory of Bookers smile when he hit that March 17, 2001, basket to sink George Washington and state player of the year Patrick OMalley. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
After graduation, Booker played basketball for Virginia Union University, then transferred to Claflin (S.C.) College. He missed a homecoming of sorts in December 2005, when the college played in the Neal Baisi Classic at Montgomery. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
"I think his support right now might be a mile wide but an inch deep," said political science professor Sean Evans of Union University in Tennessee. Most people know more about Thompson s role in TV s "Law & Order" than as head of the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee during the Clinton administration, he added. (Fox News)
"I think the Republicans have until about October or November to get their act together if they want to reverse the perception that people have of the party, then I think they can hold on," said Sean Evans, politics professor at Union University in Tennessee. Evans nonetheless warned if conditions in Iraq don't get better, and mistakes by the administration continue to hamper successes in the party, "the Republican brand is going to be damaged.". (Fox News)
Porter allegedly roped three other Virginia Union University freshmen into participating in the crime by telling them how easy it is to rob people, a police source told me at the time. Porter, who back then was a brand-new, 18-year-old VUU student, had charisma, a gift of gab and plenty of smarts. (WTVR.com, VA)
"If the DPP adopted and submitted it to the "Legislative Yuan" for deliberation, it could be regarded as an overt provocation of 'de jure Taiwan independence'," said Xu Bodong, director of the Taiwan Research Institute of Union University. The scholar also believed that Chen Shui-bian was the manipulator hidden behind. (People's Daily Online, China)
The title remains in Jackson, but crossed town after the Eagles (27-9) dethroned rival and two-time defending NAIA champ Union University 66-64 in the semifinals Monday, then dispatched another TranSouth Conference foe in the Bulldogs (27-8). Plainview Daily Herald 2007. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Mr. Lambert, a black Richmond Democrat known as "Benny," said he endorsed Mr. Allen over Democrat James H. Webb Jr. because that was the best way to secure federal funding for historically black colleges, such as Virginia Union University. The strategy backfired when Mr. Allen lost his re-election bid, which has resulted in the attacks on Daily Kos and from liberal bloggers in Virginia. (Washington Times, DC)
Mack Bealim of Union University (Tenn. Jammie Evans of Faulkner University (Ala. (Mac-Sports.com)
Union University defeated the Tigers for the second time of the week 15-3 as the home team scored nine runs in the bottom of the first. Carroll and Macdonald had three-hit performances for CU while Howell had the other two Tiger safeties. (Campbellsille Central Kentucky News Journal, KY)
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