The Osher Foundation recently donated a $1 million endowment to the U Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, but the institute will now be receiving less funding annually from the foundation.

New solar energy panels will only contribute a fraction of the energy needed for U buildings, but energy specialists say the environmental benefits are worth the cost.

The U Office for Diversity recently hired Jennifer Williams-Molock to fill a new administrative position designed to help the U work more closely with diversity-related student groups.

The U VoteProject has joined forces with the Utah Asian Chamber of Commerce in a drive to get Asian-American students at the U registered to vote before the Oct. 6 mail-in deadline for the state.

Hinckley Institute of Politics Director Kirk Jowers will be pitching in for the Republican presidential campaign this election season, but will continue to devote most of his time to a burgeoning internship and forum program at the U.

Sen. John McCain's decision to choose Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice-presidential nominee may draw attention back to the GOP and rally support from discouraged party members, but isn't likely to lessen the popularity of Sen. Barack Obama among students at the U.

The United States does not recognize the medical experience or credentials of other countries, and because of disadvantages passing American medical licensing exams, many international medical students and doctors never practice medicine again after coming to the United States, instead trading their high-profile jobs for lower positions so that they can support their families.

John McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee for the presidency, selected Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Aug. 29 to be his running mate. Palin was a surprise pick as she was not on the short list of vice presidential candidates for most news and political outlets.

Erika George used two words to describe her feelings as she saw Barack Obama step onto the stage Thursday night to accept the nomination at the Democratic National Convention: proud and triumphant.

There is now a resource available for students who aren't sure what is offered on campus8212;the U Book.