Timely American wisdom Aug 19, 2008
Rami G. Khouri is editor-at-large of The Daily Star and director of the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs at the American University of Beirut. . (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Paraguay’s new leader wary of back slapping Hugo Chavez Aug 17, 2008
Miguel Carter, an American University professor who knew Lugo when he was a bishop, said he thought that because Lugo comes from the church, he will be more inclined to foster consensus and dialogue qualities that critics say are absent in Chavez, a former army officer. If there is anything such as the Lula-Chavez continuum, added Carter, it seems to me that Lugo will end up straddling both ends, with his own pastoral approach to politics. (New Haven Register, CT)
Lady Monarchs Defeat AU In Exhibition Match, 2-1 Aug 17, 2008
both scored goals to lead the Lady Monarchs of Old Dominion to a 2-1 pre-season exhibition win over American University Saturday afternoon. Pearson opened the scoring with 11:01 left in the first half when she got the rebound off her first shot which was blocked by AU keeper Kelsey Wiggins and pushed It in to give ODU a 1-0 lead. (Odusports.com)
Lebanese leader vows no surrender to violence Aug 17, 2008
"Hizbullah will very soon spread all over. They will not leave any strategic part of the country in the hands of their so-called enemies," said Ahmad Moussali, a professor at the American University of Beirut and an expert on Islamist groups. Despite calls for a ceasefire, Hizbullah fighters defeated militants loyal to the Druze leader Waleed Jumblatt in clashes starting on Sunday night, gaining control of Niha, a village in the southern Chouf mountains, 25 miles south-east of Beirut. (Yahoo News -- Lebanon)
Winningest Class in Women's Soccer History Kicks off 2008 Season on Saturday Aug 16, 2008
-- The Lady Monarch soccer team takes to the field for the first time in 2008 on Saturday, at 1:00 pm, in a scrimmage against American University. The game is free of charge and will be held at the ODU Soccer Stadium. (Odusports.com)
McCain and Obama face questions about their faith Aug 16, 2008
American University history professor Allan Lichtman says this is more of an opportunity for Democrat Obama, since Republicans have long ago sewn up the Christian conservative vote. Lichtman says Obama has a chance to make inroads into a constituency that Democrats have not been able to touch for decades. (FOX23.com, OK)
'What can a Syrian embassy in Lebanon change?' Aug 15, 2008
Given that dynamic, this week's state visit failed to cure the major ills plaguing bilateral relations, said Ahmad Moussalli, who teaches political science and Islamic studies at The American University of Beirut. "The main problems are still there," Moussalli said. (Daily Star - Lebanon)
Patriot League in the 2008 Summer Olympics - Glenister Wins 50-Meter Freestyle Heat, Holden Shines for Russia Aug 15, 2008
For more on Tran and the United States field hockey team, read the updates from American University Head Field Hockey Coach Steve Jennings, who is an assistant with the U.S. squad, by. For more information on this year's Olympians, as well as past Patriot League participants and updates and information on the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, visit the Patriot League Olympians page under the special features section on the League website or. (Patriotleague.com)
The World's Youngest Women Billionaires Aug 14, 2008
The daughter of the late Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Al-Hariri and recent graduate of the Lebanese American University in Beirut, she is considered one of the world's most eligible bachelorettes. Alas, Hariri may be off the market; rumor has it--though it has not been confirmed--she's engaged. (Forbes)
Providence Announces 2008-2009 Swimming and Diving Schedule Aug 14, 2008
The team then travels to Washington, D.C. and will compete with Patriot League member American University, Atlantic-10 Conference member George Washington University and Big East rival Georgetown University. Next the Friars will travel to long-time rival Fairfield University before returning home to host Atlantic 10 Conference member University of Rhode Island. (Friars.com)
Tibolone and the Promise of Ideal Hormone-Replacement Therapy Aug 14, 2008
From the Calcium Metabolism and Osteoporosis Program, the American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon. . (New England Journal of Medicine)
Marriage crisis Aug 13, 2008
Sociologist Madeeha al-Safty of the American University in Cairo believes one consequence is sexual harassment of women and rape reaching unprecedented levels in Egypt. "If you are frustrated, there is the possibility that you take it out [through] violence. "Some people choose the safer way in moving towards a more religious attitude - not necessarily extremism, but it might reach the point of extremism," she adds. But anthropologist Hania Sholkamy hesitates to link the problems of sexual... (BBC News)
McCain Aide's Firm Lobbied For Georgia Aug 13, 2008
"The question is, who is the client? Is the adviser loyal to income from a foreign client, or is he loyal to the candidate he is working for now?" said James Thurber, a lobbying expert at American University. "It's dangerous if you're getting advice from people who are very close to countries on one side or another of a conflict.". (CBS News -- 60 minutes II)
Career fair will feature 20 Albuquerque employers Aug 13, 2008
The fair takes place Aug. 19 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at National American University, 4775 Indian School Road NE. For directions or more information, call (505) 348-3700. mkamerick@bizjournals. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Read the 'News Watch' transcript Aug 12, 2008
On the panel this week, Jane Hall of the American University; Syndicated columnist Cal Thomas; Jim Pinkerton, contributing editor and writer for the "American Conservative" magazine, and Patricia Murphy of citizenjanepolitics ... JANE HALL, AMERICAN UNIVERSITY: I think people know John McCain's story, heroic story in Vietnam. (Fox News)
Crying Foul over Online Junk Food Marketing Aug 12, 2008
"With social networking, marketers are getting the kids to create the ads and share them with their friends," says Kathryn Montgomery, an author of the report and an American University communications professor. "It is incredibly sticky and it is viral. Regulators need to understand that.". (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Patriot League in the 2008 Summer Olympics - Holden, Tran Solid in Debuts Aug 12, 2008
Read Jennings' blog on the American University athletic website , and Wender's blog on Army's athletic website. For more information on this year's olympians, as well as past Patriot League participants and updates and information on the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, visit the Patriot League Olympians page under the special features section on the League website or. (Patriotleague.com)
U.S. university outsources program to find overseas students Aug 8, 2008
Although Northeastern is the first American university with such a partnership, the model, common in Britain, is gaining interest in the United States. Some critics worry that if such partnerships catch on widely, the quest for lucrative international students could undermine academic standards, if the profit motive leads programs to admit unqualified students, or use low-paid, poorly trained instructors. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Middle East: Women's Money Talks Aug 8, 2008
Eid estimates that when she attended the American University of Beirut in the mid-1980s, about 15% of finance students were female; when she returned to teach in 2000, she says, over half were women. Others simply school themselves. (Time.com)
Kosovan dervish Aug 7, 2008
The language is an essential for entering some local colleges, such as the American University of Pristina, and demand is high. In the downtown classroom, teaching aids other than the course book include DVDs of the latest TV drama series from the UK and US.. (BBC News)
Cops: Teen had Camp David map, fake IDs Aug 7, 2008
McKenzie-Gude was scheduled to start classes this fall at American University. "They were St. John's kids. Just good kids," said Matt Feldman, a former St. John's teacher who now teaches at another school. (MSNBC -- Politics)
U.S. team sets up home away from home at Beijing university Aug 7, 2008
At the 2004 Athens Games, the USOC rented the American University of Greece campus, which had a track and an Olympic-size swimming pool. The major improvement in 2008 is that teams such as boxing, wrestling, judo and taekwondo have space full time rather than sharing with others. (USA Today -- Sports)
The question Vitamin C: good or bad? Aug 7, 2008
Yesterday, a team of researchers from an American university claimed that high-dose injections of it might slow the growth of cancerous tumours. But before oncologists start feeling obsolete, note that this research was carried out on mice. (guardian.co.uk)
Cocoa Butter Lotion Won't Prevent Stretch Marks Aug 7, 2008
Eighty-three percent of women completed the study, Nassar, from the American University of Beirut Medical Center in Lebanon and colleagues note. Overall, 45 percent of cocoa butter-treated women developed stretch marks compared with 49 percent of women given placebo lotion. (MEDLINEplus)
5 lobbyists assume key posts at conventions Aug 6, 2008
Lobbyists have been involved in such behind-the-scenes convention work for many years to help build and cement connections with politicians, says James Thurber, a political scientist at American University who teaches classes on lobbying. "Does that matter? Yes, because it influences decision-making in Washington, and it's not very transparent to the American public generally," Thurber says. (USA Today)
Bethesda Teen With Alleged Arsenal Had Map of Camp David Aug 6, 2008
After being described by his attorney as a model student on his way to American University, McKenzie-Gude's bond was set at $750,000. That's on charges of attempting to carjack and beating a 78-year-old man in a parking garage at White Flint Mall. (W-USA News, DC)
Democrats unrelenting in oversight of Bush administration Aug 5, 2008
"When you have divided party government, you have more vigorous oversight," says James Thurber, director of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University. With Election Day only three months away there's little time left for the lame-duck Congress to push for substantive changes in response to the lame-duck Bush administration's alleged misdeeds. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Bonnie Without Clyde Aug 4, 2008
"As women's status in society increases, they see opportunities for committing all kinds of new activities," says Rita Simon, a professor at the Washington College of Law at American University in Washington, D.C., who has written books and articles on women's evolving participation in crime. In recent years, more and more bank robbers in the United States have been women. (Boston Globe)
New Paraguay leader's first challenge: land reform Aug 4, 2008
So despite his best intentions, Paraguay's political establishment will likely allow only conservative land reform, said Miguel Carter, an American University expert on land issues in South America. There is a pent-up demand in Paraguay that has been barely satisfied, Carter said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
13 Saudi students pave way in quest for women's rights Aug 3, 2008
The six-month program - split between Dar Al-Hekma in Jeddah and the Fletcher School - is the first known journey by an American university into training Saudi women to become diplomats. The new opportunity for women to represent their country could spur further gains in women's rights in Saudi Arabia, a key US ally, and allow the kingdom to become more competitive in a global society, officials at both schools said. (Boston Globe)
Doris L. Low, 88, research geologist and classical singer Aug 2, 2008
There, she took night classes at American University and rose in the team to become physical science technician in geology. According to Stein, it was Todd who said to Ms. Low, "There's more to you than what you're doing. Let's step up to the plate, you can be my assistant and I'll show you the way.". (Boston Globe)
Lebanese Christians mull conversion Aug 2, 2008
Ahmad Moussali is professor of political science and Islamic studies at the American University of Beirut. He told Asia Times Online, "A lot of Saudi money has been put into the north to cultivate Wahhabi/Salafist ideology, to counter Hezbollah," reflecting wider Sunni-Shi'ite regional rivalries. (Asia Times Online)
The other McCain Aug 2, 2008
degree, communications, American University; attended Naval Academy and College of William two years at University of Maryland Medical School. Work history: Navy enlisted man, newspaper reporter, POW advocate, actor. (AZCentral -- News)
Impact of housing law uncertain for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Aug 2, 2008
I don t think it ll have much effect, said Robert Losey, professor at American University s Kogod School of Business. Most people viewed the implicit backing as almost as good as the explicit backing. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
India nixes WTO deal Jul 31, 2008
"For all practical purposes, the Doha round is dead," said Arturo Porzecanski, an economist at American University in Washington. And that's a shame, he said, because a WTO deal would have helped curb soaring global food prices by cutting the subsidies and quotas that bog down agricultural trade. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Climate Change Could Hit Lebanon's Dwindling Cedars Jul 31, 2008
Nevertheless, Nasri Kawar, a retired professor at the American University of Beirut, who played a leading role in that effort, said he did not have enough firm scientific evidence to predict how badly climate change would affect the cedars. "Global warming is not a matter of overnight, it's a matter of many years. We have not yet seen any serious deterioration in the cedars over the years, besides this insect," he said. (Planet Ark, United States)
Children targets of $1.6 billion in food ads Jul 30, 2008
Kathryn Montgomery, a communications professor at American University, said its clear that marketing has adjusted for how kids spend more time these days: on the computer and on their cell phones. Regulators are struggling to keep up, she said. (MSNBC -- Business)
Loyola College dorms earn high marks from Princeton Review Jul 30, 2008
The most politically active students attend American University in Washington, D.C., according to 's 2009 guide, which surveyed 120,000 students at 368 top colleges. The New York-based education services company found that students happiest with their financial aid attend , which also leads the list for the most beautiful campus. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Can dentistry boost athletes? Jul 30, 2008
Paul Fitzgerald, director of public relations for Pure Power Athletics Group, said a major American university is conducting a test on its athletes with the mouthguards that should be released in the next two months. Should the results provide what those in the company expect - a contradiction of the 1984 ADA study - the PPE could take off quickly. (Florida Times-Union)
Interlaken stays in the adrenalin business Jul 29, 2008
Apart from sandal-wearing, rucksack-toting North American university students on a summer holiday or perhaps passing through as part of a pan-European last hurrah before the onset of adulthood, the town plays host to increasingly affluent travellers from the east. We've never had a big slump in tourism. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
University Of Florida Named Top Party School Jul 29, 2008
Most Politically Active Students - American University (DC). Top Party School - University of Florida (Gainesville). (News4Jax.com, FL)
University of Florida Tops List of Party Schools Jul 29, 2008
American University ranks number one for the most politically-active student base, with George Washington University in second and George Mason University in eighth. The Princeton Review says the guide to the best schools is intended to help applicants who can't visit every school in person. (W-USA News, DC)
Older, Wiser, and Available Jul 28, 2008
Leonard Steinhorn, a communications professor at American University and author of The Greater Generation: In Defense of the Baby Boom Legacy, predicts boomers will continue to transform American society even as they age. "Boomers are going to also reinvent the idea of what it means to be elderly," says the 52-year-old former political speechwriter. (Boston Globe)
Metrus Announces Purchase of Dunlap Lands from the University of Toronto Jul 28, 2008
U of T faculty co-author more research articles than their colleagues at any North American university other than Harvard. They are also among the most highly cited researchers in North America -- consistently ranking alongside the top five U.S. universities -- and are widely recognized for their teaching strengths. (Canada Newswire)
Skilled Immigrants: Hello, goodbye Jul 28, 2008
In recent generations, the American university system has encouraged students who are aggressive about education, no matter their ethnic or social status. That has not only become a model for the nation, but one for the world. (Florida Times-Union)
Iraqis who worked for Army denied U.S. entry Jul 27, 2008
"Iraqis can be disadvantaged (by red tape) when they actually should be eligible for resettlement," said Michael Kagan, a senior fellow in human rights law at the American University in Cairo. Kagan says the U.S. government does not judge Iraqis on a case-by-case basis. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Conferences: Big East is No. 1 Jul 26, 2008
American University T-225. Lehigh T-298. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Cuba's youth: restless but not often political Jul 26, 2008
William LeoGrande, a Cuba expert at American University in Washington, agrees. "A university student born in 1990 hasn't known anything but the post-Soviet era," he says. (Christian Science Monitor)
Richard raising bar in first full season Jul 26, 2008
" While he continues to improve, particularly in the field, Richard's batting numbers are overshadowing his defense. With his short swing and a patient, contact approach, it's no surprise to hear he's got a professional pedigree. Richard's uncle, Craig Hawkins, was a player in the Yankees system. Richard grew up with his uncle in Louisiana and later would spent summers together in Atlanta working in the cage. His polished approach is a testament to that training. "Probably 99 percent of what I... (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
What can the `Matter' be with Streep drama? Jul 25, 2008
Matter'' begins with the arrival of Liu Xing (Liu Ye) at an American university, where he confidently predicts he will ``definitely win the Nobel Prize'' for his study of the unseen dark matter that is crucial to the make-up of the universe. At first, this born overachiever dazzles Professor Jacob Reiser (Aidan Quinn), who wants to help him get his doctorate. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
City's roses get special care Jul 25, 2008
Burns recently graduated from Rapid City Stevens High School and has ambitions of continuing his education at National American University. This was a good job to get during the summer, he said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
CLARENCE LUSANE: Obama goes global Jul 24, 2008
Clarence Lusane is an associate professor at American University. Readers may write to the author care of Progressive Media Project at pmproj@progressive. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
MOA getting Columbia store Jul 24, 2008
The space was formerly occupied by National American University, which left about a year ago. Columbia will sell apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment, a press release detailed. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Cuba under Raúl: Creeping toward capitalism? Jul 24, 2008
"Cuba is never going to go as far as the Chinese have in dismantling the social safety net," says William LeoGrande, a Cuba expert at American University in Washington. But he says that Ral has already exhibited an expediency that Fidel never dared: acknowledging under-the-table wages, raising salaries and enticing productivity with payment, and, most important, he says, introducing market incentives in the farming sector that could be the starting gun for reforms in other sectors. (Christian Science Monitor)
Lebanese leader vows no surrender to violence Jul 24, 2008
"Hizbullah will very soon spread all over. They will not leave any strategic part of the country in the hands of their so-called enemies," said Ahmad Moussali, a professor at the American University of Beirut and an expert on Islamist groups. Despite calls for a ceasefire, Hizbullah fighters defeated militants loyal to the Druze leader Waleed Jumblatt in clashes starting on Sunday night, gaining control of Niha, a village in the southern Chouf mountains, 25 miles south-east of Beirut. (Yahoo News -- Lebanon)
Rodeo: Tierney ropes, rides and wrestles Jul 24, 2008
career, Tierney joined the rodeo program at National American University. Enjoying the climate in Rapid City, Tierney stayed in the Black Hills for the rest of his rodeo career and after. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Despite changes, NAU expects solid fall enrollment Jul 24, 2008
It's a little too early to know how recent changes at National American University might play out in fall enrollment numbers, but the new campus director is optimistic. (154). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
First karate student, then master Jul 23, 2008
DiGiammarino, 19, recently graduated from Lexington High School and plans to attend American University where he will study communications ... DiGiammarino plans to participate in the intramural karate club at American University and may also play rugby. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Five questions with Jim Tutwiler Jul 22, 2008
Tutwiler received his graduate degree in communications from American University in Washington, D.C. At Fort McNair s (Virginia) Industrial College of the Armed Forces, he attended seminars by General Maxwell Taylor and Henry Kissinger. During the course of a 30-year military career, he spent a tour-and-a-half in Vietnam. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Universal: "Fair use" is still infringing Jul 22, 2008
On the other hand, decades of both common practice and case law have established some general parameters for fair use (see the recent American University project on for an example). No one wants rightsholders to sue over uses that are 99. (Ars Technica)
Outside the Top 50 Jul 22, 2008
American University, Patriot T-208 ... American University T-225. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Rethinking It All Jul 20, 2008
The sociologist traces how his subject's relationship to pragmatism shifted over time, and how he used the authors associated with the pragmatist tradition to break out of the disciplinary confines that have come to characterize much of American university life. Gross cuts his story off with Rorty's departure from Princeton in 1982. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Hezbollah's formidable weapons arsenal under fresh scrutiny Jul 19, 2008
"There is a long way to go before Lebanon can negotiate peace with Israel, but Lebanon is in a better position [to eventually negotiate] than any other [Arab] country because of the strength of the resistance," says Ibrahim Mussawi, a political lecturer at the American University of Beirut and editor of Hezbollah's Al-Intiqad newspaper. Get Monitor stories by e-mail. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Coming out as a warrior in the struggle for love Jul 18, 2008
After studying journalism in Wales, he moved to the United States to study at American University in Washington. Then Sept. 11 happened. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
NAU taps Quinn to lead Rapid City campus Jul 18, 2008
National American University has announced the appointment of John C. Quinn as director and executive officer of its Rapid City campus, effective Monday, July 21. (145). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
