After nearly two and a half years of campaigning, the presidential election is coming to a close. Both the McCain and Obama campaigns are targeting schools in battleground states such as North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Colorado.

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From trying to beat a world record to preventing an epidemic, the flu is on the minds of university administrators and students alike. UWIRE affiliates report on how their campuses are getting by this flu season.
Don’t worry, be healthful: free flu shots at Oklahoma State U.

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Fatal shootings at the University of Central Arkansas Monday again led to discussion of the need for an efficient and effective emergency notification system on college campuses across the country.

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Academic researchers this week made some serious health and quality of life breakthroughs.
Harvard, with research on genomes, breast cancer and diabetes seems to be leading the way.

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Whether it’s for the cost of classes or just a little extra cash for beer on the weekends, it seems college students will do almost anything for money. Last week, eBay bidding for a Sacramento State graduate’s virginity passed $275,000. It looks like a U.

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What kind of voter are you? Do your voting tendencies come from your parents, or are you a ‘fast and frugal’ type? A U. Iowa professor has developed a mathematical model to determine why voters make their decisions. Meanwhile, another U.

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