University Presidents Look To Lower Drinking ... Aug 20, 2008
(WUSA) -- One hundred presidents of major Universities, including some from the University of Maryland System, say lowering the drinking age to 18 may be the best way to address the underage binge drinking epidemic that affects many college campuses. It's called the Amethyst Initiative and its proponents say the 21-year-old age limit isn't working. (W-USA News, DC)
Georgia Tech's Hewitt calls for shorter college hoops season Jun 18, 2008
"The season is too long, there are too many games and too many road trips, and the grades of these athletes show the consequences," said commission chairman William Kirwan, chancellor of the University of Maryland system. "Let's adopt a schedule that is in the best interest of the athletes, not the TV programmers.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Quotes from Maryland's Kirwan, Kentucky's Gillispie May 8, 2008
Brit Kirwan, chancellor of the University of Maryland system and co-chair of the Knight Commission, which works for reform in college athletics, opposes it. "It's so inappropriate for the university and the athletic departments to be engaged in recruiting students that age when they're still in junior high school. It's an abuse of students time, and it raises all sorts of questions in my mind of propriety. "Who knows who's going to be coaching at that university when the kid goes to college. (USA Today -- Sports)
Coach group concerned about rise of early commitments May 8, 2008
" Brit Kirwan, chancellor of the University of Maryland system and co-chair of the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics, which urges athletic reform, called the practice, "appalling. " Gillispie said more young players are playing competitive basketball more often than ever and are maturing quicker, so if coaches see someone they think will be an exceptional player, offers will be extended earlier than before. "It's a different game than 10-15 years ago," he said. Haney said the... (USA Today -- Sports)
Debate over younger recruits getting hotter May 8, 2008
"I find the practice appalling, quite frankly," says Brit Kirwan, chancellor of the University of Maryland system and co-chair of the Knight Commission, which urges reform in college athletics. "I certainly hope the NCAA will step in and put a stop to it. I certainly will voice my objection to (NCAA President) Myles Brand and others at the NCAA.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Booster supports school at all costs Apr 9, 2008
" Brit Kirwan, chancellor of the University of Maryland system, is co-chair of the Knight Commission, which urges reform in college athletics. "I'm not sure you can put a dollar value where you cross the line of being too much influence," Kirwan says. (But) "certainly at the level we're talking about here, there is always the perception, at the very least, of too much influence. " Kirwan sees another danger if boosters give money that leads to larger coaches' salary packages. "I think we are... (USA Today -- Sports)
Anti-P2P college bill advances in House Nov 16, 2007
The letter was signed by the chancellor of the University of Maryland system, the president of Stanford University, the general counsel of Yale University, and the president of Pennsylvania State University. "Such an extraordinarily inappropriate and punitive outcome would result in all students on that campus losing their federal financial aid--including Pell grants and student loans that are essential to their ability to attend college, advance their education, and acquire the skills necessary... (CNET News.com)
House votes for $500M in budget cuts Nov 15, 2007
There also has been a reduction of about 3 million for the University of Maryland System next year. The plan repeals a mandate to require 750,000 in state money to be provided to the Small Business Development Fund at the University of Maryland, College Park in fiscal year 2009 and each year after. (Carroll County Times)
Despite Drop in CD Sales, Music Industry Is Upbeat Apr 19, 2007
Last week, the RIAA sent "pre-litigation settlement letters" to 22 universities, including the University of Maryland system and the College of William & Mary, telling administrators that the RIAA is about to sue students for illegal downloading. The schools are asked to forward the letters to the students and tell them they have a chance to settle copyright violation claims against them before a lawsuit is filed. (Washington Post)
Fillmore High graduate returns to share insights about his success Mar 2, 2007
The company has drawn between 5,000 and 7,000 students to the University of Maryland system. At Moonwink s Restaurant on Wednesday, Mr. Lastoria spoke with local educators, school administrators and new and prospective business owners associated with ACCORD Corp. about the paths available for new business owners and the keys to developing entrepreneurs in the classroom. (Olean Times Herald, NY)
