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04003
January 9, 2004

College News

by Evan Silverstein

CLINTON, SC - The Presbyterian College community was stunned when psychology
Professor Eric A. Johnson died at his home here, apparently of a heart
attack, on Dec. 18. He was 39. Johnson, a faculty member since 1995, is
survived by his wife, Katy, and their two young sons, Nicholas and Benjamin.
A memorial service is scheduled for Jan. 8.

CALDWELL, ID - Starting next fall, students at Albertson College of Idaho
will be able to earn liberal arts degrees while preparing for nursing
careers. A cooperative program with Idaho State University has been approved
by state education officials and awaits action by the Northwest Commission on
Colleges and Universities.

MEMPHIS, TN - The U.S. Department of Education is giving $500,000 to a Rhodes
College program intended to improve science education and academic
performance in the Memphis school system. The college will partner in the
Rhodes Learning Corridor program with three city schools, the Memphis zoo and
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Educators hope to inspire young
participants to pursue careers in science.

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