6 days ago · On Jan. 8, sophomore Nicole Werner was driving to a doctor’s appointment when her mother spotted smoke ahead. At first, the pair assumed the haze was coming from a nearby factory. But as they returned home, they were confronted with flames rapidly advancing across the mountains just above their ...

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Oct 31, 2024 · UP joins dozens of colleges and universities across the country in refining and tightening their protest policies after a turbulent semester of pro-Palestinian demonstrations, which led to more than 3,100 arrests and violent confrontations between police and protestors.. The University's revised policy in the 2024-25 Life in the Bluff student handbook aims to clarify how students can engage in ...

Sep 6, 2024 · Kelly outlined his two priorities for the university. Because UP’s revenue largely relies on tuition and on-campus housing, Kelly said his first priority is to invest in initiatives that attract more applicants and increase enrollment, particularly of on-campus students.

Oct 4, 2024 · The center’s development began after a survey conducted by Director of Student Activities Jeromy Koffler, former Associate Vice President for Student Development Tammy Herdener and the Gender Sexuality Partnership (GSP), revealed that LGBTQ+ students felt a lower sense of belonging on campus compared to their peers, according to Koffler.. For Koffler, dedicating time to the project was ...

Nov 12, 2024 · The Office of Residence Life announced several housing updates for the 2025-26 school year, aiming to make on-campus living more appealing for upperclassmen with reduced pricing, new meal plans and designated dorm communities.

Oct 10, 2024 · For Buba Fofanah, a fifth-year graduate student and star forward of the men’s soccer team, soccer has been his greatest motivator, both on and off the field.But that changed early in the season on a September day during practice when Fofanah suddenly fractured his fifth metatarsal while running. “Everyone heard a snap,” Fofanah said.

Letter from the Editors: ASUP can’t advocate for a silent student body. With the deadline for ASUP applications closing this Friday Feb. 24, The Beacon recognizes the importance of keeping the government — even at a micro-level — accountable for their responsibilities.

Sep 13, 2024 · Despite these obstacles, McNerney notes that parking spaces are still available at River Campus and other “less convenient" locations. “There's a lot of chatter about how we don't have enough parking, and ‘I can't find parking when I …

Aug 23, 2024 · Even though overcast skies and a brief power outage threatened to rain on the parade, the multimedia team watched the Class of 2028 excitedly move into their new homes on The Bluff. The Multimedia Team can be reached at [email protected]