Posts Tagged Education

Lawyer: Axed Tennessee official denies allegations

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee officials say they fired Jenny Wright as director of the school’s office of student judicial affairs for refusing to cooperate with a university investigation into whether she had inappropriate relationships with student-athletes.

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Leishman hoping golf can help heal Newtown

In this June 24, 2012, file photo, Marc Leishman, of Australia, celebrates with the trophy after winning the Travelers Championship golf tournament in Cromwell, Conn.  When Leishman heard about the rampage in Newtown, he went to a map to see how far the school was from the course where months earlier he picked up his first PGA Tour victory. Next month, when he returns to defend his title, he wants to help in the healing process.  (AP Photo/Fred Beckham, File)

CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — When Australian golfer Marc Leishman heard about the December school shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School, he immediately went to a map.

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School board hears from supporters of fired coach

MATTAWAN, Mich. (AP) — More than two dozen people have spoken in support of a 30-year former high school basketball coach in southwestern Michigan who was fired from his coaching job for his aggressive style with players.

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Montana Tech names new athletic director

BUTTE, Mont. (AP) — Montana Tech Chancellor Don Blackketter has announced that former University of Wyoming and Boston Celtics basketball player Charles Bradley has been named the school’s new athletic director.

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Sanford Pentagon to host NBA preseason game

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A $19 million basketball facility opening in Sioux Falls in the fall will host an NBA preseason game and a major college men’s basketball game.

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