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Make Korean a major too

The addition of the Chinese Language and Literature major to the University’s undergraduate program is a major accomplishment for those who have pushed for years to get one. And, it opens another possibility. If Chinese can be a major, why can’t Korean? As a Korean-American, I have an interest in expanding Korean studies at the [...]

Center reflects latest science

Former President George H. W. Bush will speak at today’s dedication of the Paul D. Coverdell Center for Biomedical and Health Sciences. His presence will bring a large amount of publicity for the state-of-the-art $40 million facility that represents the University’s growing role in biotechnology. Built as an open-lab concept, the center is designed to [...]

Forum considers student concerns

The lack of writing and teacher interaction in classrooms were among the top concerns raised at a recent student forum concerning the quality of a University education. In an effort to gain insight into the culture of the University and how to increase academic rigor, the Task Force on General Education and Student Learning listened [...]

Foreign language course enrollment rising quickly

The number of University students studying a foreign language has seen a steady increase over the last five years. Since fall 2000, the number of students pursuing a foreign language major increased 74 percent while the number of language minors has jumped 116 percent, according to the Office of Institutional Research. Senior Academic Adviser Rebecca [...]