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• University of Tennessee joins schools under sexual assault investigation
• Mass murderer Breivik to study for degree behind bars
• Young North Korean defectors find lifeline in friendly school in South
• The Best And Worst Master's Degrees For Jobs In 2015

University of Tennessee joins schools under sexual assault investigation Posted: 17 Jul 2015 08:49 AM PDT The University of Tennessee at Knoxville is under federal investigation for its handling of sexual violence, The Tennesseean reported. The US Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights launched its investigation on June 29 following an individual's complaint about the university's response to a sexual assault claim. At least six athletes on the university's football team have been accused of sexual assault, according to the Nashville based paper.

Mass murderer Breivik to study for degree behind bars Posted: 17 Jul 2015 07:19 AM PDT Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik has been admitted to a political science course, the University of Oslo said Friday, but his imprisonment means he is unlikely to earn a degree. Breivik killed 77 people in a rampage in Norway in July 2011, claiming he was fighting against multiculturalism and a "Muslim invasion". Norwegian convicts have the right to higher education if they meet the admission requirements and the course Breivik applied for could in theory lead to a bachelor's degree that would focus heavily on democracy and human rights.

Young North Korean defectors find lifeline in friendly school in South Posted: 17 Jul 2015 04:00 AM PDT As North Korean defectors and their families struggle to assimilate in the South, going to school is both a struggle and an opportunity. Sam Kim, like most high school students in South Korea, is focused on his studies with an eye on his future. Recommended: Kim 101: How well do you know North Korea's leaders?

The Best And Worst Master's Degrees For Jobs In 2015 Posted: 15 Jul 2015 05:22 AM PDT The decision to enroll in graduate school plagues Americans at every stage of their careers. For many, a master's degree can be key to securing a promotion or changing fields, and will often lead to better ...

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