ITHACA, New York, Feb. 6 -- Cornell University issued the following news on Feb. 4: Frank H.T. Rhodes, Cornell University's ninth president, a national figure in higher education and an esteemed paleontologist, died Feb. 3 in Bonita Springs, Florida. He was 93. During Rhodes' tenure as president from 1977 to 1995, Cornell saw significant growth in research and academic programs that continue to shape the university. Research funding more than tripled, from $88 million to more than $300 million  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 6 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: John Bolton and Susan Rice -- who have both served in the high-profile roles of U.S. national security advisor and ambassador to the United Nations--will come together for a Vanderbilt University Chancellor's Lecture on Feb. 19. Bolton and Rice will discuss "Defining U.S. Global Leadership" during a conversation hosted by Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente at Langford Auditorium. The theme of the spring  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 5 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars issued the following news release: * * * - Stowers was a true patriot and selfless leader who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom * * * The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) recognizes Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Army Cpl. Freddie Stowers. Stowers started his Army career at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, where he joined the First Provisional Infantry Regiment on Oct. 4, 1917. The Sandy Springs, South Carolina, native  more