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Lehigh University Professor Ran $2M Wire Fraud Scheme — Fourth International Crime At College Lehigh University Professor Ran $2M Wire Fraud Scheme — Fourth International Crime At College
Lehigh University Professor Ran $2M Wire Fraud Scheme — Fourth International Crime At College A now-former Lehigh University professor has admitted to running a wire fraud scheme that stole nearly $2 million from victims, according to court documents, federal prosecutors, and a statement from the University shared with DailyVoice on Thursday, Dec. 4.  Chinedu Ekuma, 45, of Catasauqua, pleaded guilty before United States District Judge John M. Gallagher to two counts of wire fraud after acknowledging he carried out the scheme from August 2020 through March 2023, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. According to prosecutors, Ekuma used…
Who Is Alexis Lewis? Cory Booker Engaged To Exec, Dead Ringer For Actress Ex-GF Who Is Alexis Lewis? Cory Booker Engaged To Exec, Dead Ringer For Actress Ex-GF
Who Is Alexis Lewis? Cory Booker Engaged To Exec, Dead Ringer For Actress Ex-GF U.S. Sen. Cory Booker is off the market. The New Jersey Democrat, 56, who grew up in Harrington Park, announced on social media Tuesday, Sept. 2, that he’s engaged to Alexis Lewis, vice president of investments at the real estate firm Brasa Capital Management. Cory Booker and Alexis Lewis Cory Booker Facebook “She has transformed me, helping me to ground and center my inner life, and discover the joys of building a nurturing home with someone you love,” Booker wrote in a series of photos showing the two in Hawaii, where the Dem got down on one knee and popped the question. “I’m thr…
Howard University Shake-Up: President Steps Down, Board Brings Back Familiar Face To Lead Howard University Shake-Up: President Steps Down, Board Brings Back Familiar Face To Lead
Howard University Shake-Up: President Steps Down, Board Brings Back Familiar Face To Lead Howard University has been rocked by a leadership stunner: President Ben Vinson III is stepping down at the end of the month — less than two years after taking the reins at one of the nation’s most prestigious historically Black colleges. Vinson, who began his presidency in September 2023, will officially step down on Sunday, Aug. 31, the Howard University Board of Trustees announced.  The sudden move ends a short tenure that focused on tech growth, AI, data science, and global partnerships. “On behalf of the Howard University Board of Trustees, we extend our sincere gratitude to Dr. …
The Courtroom King Of Kindness: Watch Judge Frank Caprio’s Funniest, Most Heartwarming Moments The Courtroom King Of Kindness: Watch Judge Frank Caprio’s Funniest, Most Heartwarming Moments
The Courtroom King Of Kindness: Watch Judge Frank Caprio’s Funniest, Most Heartwarming Moments Judge Frank Caprio, the longtime Providence, RI, judge whose acts of compassion in the courtroom inspired millions around the world, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, at the age of 88 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his official Facebook page announced. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Judge Frank Caprio (@therealfrankcaprio) “Beloved for his compassion, humility, and unwavering belief in the goodness of people, Judge Caprio touched the lives of millions through his work in the courtroom and beyond,” the statement reads. “His warmth,…
Update: Officer, Active Shooting Suspect Dead Near CDC Entrance, Emory University Update: Officer, Active Shooting Suspect Dead Near CDC Entrance, Emory University
Update: Officer, Active Shooting Suspect Dead Near CDC Entrance, Emory University A suspect in an active shooting incident at Emory University in Atlanta was found dead and a police officer was killed near the entrance to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, authorities said. Latest Update: New Details Emerge On Deadly CDC Campus Attack After Gunman Opens Fire On 4 Atlanta Buildings The chain of events unfolded late Friday afternoon, Aug. 8. "We at CDC are heartbroken by today’s attack on our Roybal Campus, which remains on lockdown as authorities investigate the shooting,"  Director Susan Monarez said in a statement. "A courageous …
DEI Hiring At George Mason Under DOJ Investigation For Reported Race, Sex Bias DEI Hiring At George Mason Under DOJ Investigation For Reported Race, Sex Bias
DEI Hiring At George Mason Under DOJ Investigation For Reported Race, Sex Bias George Mason University is under federal investigation for allegedly using race and sex to influence faculty hiring decisions in violation of federal civil rights law, the US Department of Justice announced. The DOJ’s Civil Rights Division says it has opened a full investigation to determine whether the Fairfax-based university engaged in “a pattern or practice of discrimination” in its employment policies, including hiring, promotion, and tenure. The probe stems from internal emails, public remarks, and hiring panel documents indicating that university leadership, including President Grego…
UVA President Resigns Amid DOJ Pressure: ‘I Cannot Fight The Government To Save My Job’ UVA President Resigns Amid DOJ Pressure: ‘I Cannot Fight The Government To Save My Job’
UVA President Resigns Amid DOJ Pressure: ‘I Cannot Fight The Government To Save My Job’ The University of Virginia President James "Jim" Ryan announced his resignation on Friday amid pressure from the Justice Department, according to multiple reports. For months, the university has been under investigation by President Donald Trump's administration regarding its handling of the dissolution of DEI programs.  The New York Times reported on Thursday that the Justice Department was demanding Ryan step down, which he did on Friday, June 27. Ten days earlier, the Justice Department reportedly issued a stern warning to the board overseeing the University of Virginia that the sc…
VIDEO: NY Dad Keeps Promise To Son—And Degree—In Viral Commencement Chase VIDEO: NY Dad Keeps Promise To Son—And Degree—In Viral Commencement Chase
Video: NY Dad Keeps Promise To Son—And Degree—In Viral Commencement Chase A University at Buffalo graduate turned his commencement into a viral family affair. Jean-Paul Al-Arab made headlines when he sprinted across the stage while carrying his infant son–and while being chased by campus police–at UB’s College of Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 18. Al-Arab, who immigrated to the United States from Lebanon in 2022, earned his bachelor or arts degree in criminology all while working overnight restaurant shifts and being the primary caretaker for his son during the day while his wife worked, he told NPR. “I promised myself and I promised him …
Trump Administration Bans Harvard From Enrolling International Students Trump Administration Bans Harvard From Enrolling International Students
Trump Administration Bans Harvard From Enrolling International Students The Department of Homeland Security has taken away Harvard University's ability to host international students in President Donald Trump's latest political attack on the Ivy League college. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem revoked Harvard's certification in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), the department announced on Thursday, May 22. The Trump administration has accused the Cambridge, Massachusetts, university of allowing "anti-American, pro-terrorist" foreign students to disrupt campus life. The decision puts the legal status in doubt for Harvard's nearly 6,80…
Millions To Have Paychecks Garnished As Federal Student Loan Collections Restart Millions To Have Paychecks Garnished As Federal Student Loan Collections Restart
Millions To Have Paychecks Garnished As Federal Student Loan Collections Restart Millions of Americans may soon have their wages garnished as the Trump administration resumes student loan collections paused since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. About 5.3 million borrowers are set to receive wage garnishment notices in the summer of 2025, according to the Department of Education. The federal government officially restarted student loan debt collections on Monday, May 5. Nearly 195,000 borrowers began receiving 30-day warning letters from the Treasury Department. Their Social Security or other federal benefits will be seized through the Treasury Offset …
Shooting Rampage At Small North Carolina College Leaves 1 Dead, 6 Injured Shooting Rampage At Small North Carolina College Leaves 1 Dead, 6 Injured
Shooting Rampage At Small North Carolina College Leaves 1 Dead, 6 Injured The campus of a small college in North Carolina was shaken by a shooting incident that occurred shortly after a popular event on campus. 
The incident took place in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 27, at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) at the conclusion of Yard Fest, part of the university’s Viking Fest celebrations.  The identity of the deceased, a 24-year-old man not affiliated with ECSU, has not yet been released. Six individuals were injured, with four sustaining gunshot wounds, including three ECSU students, while additional injuries were reported among …
150+ College Leaders Blast Trump For 'Unprecedented Overreach' On Higher Education 150+ College Leaders Blast Trump For 'Unprecedented Overreach' On Higher Education
150+ College Leaders Blast Trump For 'Unprecedented Overreach' On Higher Education More than 150 college leaders issued a scathing letter criticizing the Trump administration's escalating threats against universities. The American Association of Colleges and Universities released the public letter on Tuesday, April 22. The group of university presidents accused President Donald Trump of "unprecedented government overreach," warning that the crackdown could harm students and democracy. Trump has demanded that colleges eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, along with other orders aimed at limiting campus activism. The Trump administration has paused…
'No Kings' Protests Planned Nationwide Amid Trump's Deportations, Campus Crackdowns 'No Kings' Protests Planned Nationwide Amid Trump's Deportations, Campus Crackdowns
'No Kings' Protests Planned Nationwide Amid Trump's Deportations, Campus Crackdowns Millions are expected to protest in another nationwide demonstration against President Donald Trump and his administration, with deportations and a lack of due process as top concerns for attendees. The "No Kings" protests are planned for Saturday, April 19. The date was chosen in part because it's the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord – the first military conflict of the American Revolution. A map from the grassroots organization 50501 shows hundreds of planned peaceful protests. The events range from major cities like Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia, to…
Villanova Student Removed From Campus After Assault Outcry, Won’t Walk At Graduation Villanova Student Removed From Campus After Assault Outcry, Won’t Walk At Graduation
Villanova Student Removed From Campus After Assault Outcry, Won’t Walk At Graduation A Villanova University student who recorded another student’s sexual assault will not walk at the school’s graduation ceremony following intense backlash, the victim's attorney told Daily Voice on Wednesday, April 9. Juan Eguiguren, a Villanova senior, was present during the assault of a female classmate, according to a lawsuit and campus petition. Rather than intervening, Eguiguren allegedly took photos of the incident and later slept in the same room, organizers of the campaign allege. In the underlying case, Elijah Joseph Katzenell, 22, of Camp Hill, PA (according to the Pennsylvania S…
Virginia State University To Be First HBCU To Host Presidential Debate Virginia State University To Be First HBCU To Host Presidential Debate
Virginia State University To Be First HBCU To Host Presidential Debate The road to one of the most significant presidential elections in history is going through the DMV region.  Virginia State University (VSU) has been chosen to host the second of three planned 2024 Presidential Debates, making it the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to hold the event, officials announced. "We are honored and grateful to have been chosen as a host for a 2024 Presidential Debate,” VSU President Dr. Makola Abdullah said. “This is a historic moment for our university and for HBCUs nationwide.  "Our university mantra is 'Greater Happens Here,' and …
SFU Linebackers Raped Virgin In PA Basement, Police Say SFU Linebackers Raped Virgin In PA Basement, Police Say
SFU Linebackers Raped Virgin In PA Basement, Police Say Two 20-year-old football players from St. Francis University sexually assaulted and raped a woman who had never had sex before in a Pennsylvania basement, authorities detail in court documents obtained by Daily Voice. Marcel Mami, of Fredrick, MD, and Daunte White, of Wharton, NJ, have been arrested following a nearly six-month-long investigation on Tuesday, January 24, Loretto Borough police say. The unnamed Cambria County woman came forward during the summer following the assault during a house party in the borough on February 4, 2022, according to the affidavit of probable cause. The men…
Mother, Son Graduate From University Of Maryland Together Fulfilling Lifelong Promise Mother, Son Graduate From University Of Maryland Together Fulfilling Lifelong Promise
Mother, Son Graduate From University Of Maryland Together Fulfilling Lifelong Promise A lifelong promise was fulfilled after a man and his mother graduated college together in Maryland, reports WBAL. Immanuel Patton made a promise 20 years ago to his mother, Carolyn Patton, that he would get make sure she got a college degree at the same time he got his. That promise was fulfilled when both received their bachelor's degrees from the University of Maryland in December 2022, the outlet continues. Despite numerous challenges including struggles in academics, the mother and son duo persevered with Carolyn Patton obtaining her degree in humanities and Immanuel obtaining his degre…
Top 10 Colleges And Universities In Maryland Revealed In New Study Top 10 Colleges And Universities In Maryland Revealed In New Study
Top 10 Colleges And Universities In Maryland Revealed In New Study With early decision college-application deadlines approaching, WalletHub has revealed the top 10 colleges and universities in Maryland, according to a new study. In an effort to help college-bound seniors make a decision on the best schools to attend for higher education, WalletHub compared over 900 schools in the United States based on 30 key measures grouped into seven categories: 1) Student Selectivity 2) Cost & Financing 3) Faculty Resources 4) Campus Safety 5) Campus Experience 6) Educational Outcomes 7) Career Outcomes The top 10 colleges and universities in Maryland ranked as fo…
Notre Dame Of Maryland Women's College Votes To Become Co-Ed, Breaking 127 Year Tradition Notre Dame Of Maryland Women's College Votes To Become Co-Ed, Breaking 127 Year Tradition
Notre Dame Of Maryland Women's College Votes To Become Co-Ed, Breaking 127 Year Tradition A historical women's only university in Maryland will be opening its doors to men next year, officials say. Notre Dame of Maryland University has decided to break a century old tradition to allow men to enroll in the higher education institution beginning in fall of 2023, announced university officials. The NDMU Board of Trustees voted unanimously to allow the institution's undergraduate program to become co-educational after analyzing factors related to enrollment trends of women's colleges.  “The Board recognized that in order for NDMU to flourish for years to come, we needed to exp…