Policy changes to protect students from binge drinking

Salisbury University’s drug and alcohol policies were changed this semester in an attempt to help students make better decisions. Although information about grades remains private, the University now plans to notify parents if students violate drug and alcohol regulations. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) provides a provision allowing institutions to disclose information related to alcohol and drugs to the parents of students under the age of 21. Universities nationwide are attempting to open the channel of communication between students and parents to enhance the college experience. ... Read full story..

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Celebrating “unity” through art

The Fifth Annual Art Faculty exhibition, ‘Unity through Diversity,’ kicked off this semester with new and previous members of the SU art department displaying their work in Fulton Hall’s University Gallery. "Each member of the art faculty works independently on their own then submits whatever they like for the show," said Edward Brown, Assistant Professor in the art department. "So each year we have a diverse group of work for display." ... Read full story..

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