Ascione new pharmacy dean

Frank Ascione has been chosen to serve as dean of the College of Pharmacy by President Mary Sue Coleman and Provost Paul N. Courant. Ascione, who currently serves as associate dean for academic affairs in the college, was selected following a national search. Pending approval by the Board of Regents, his appointment takes effect Sept. 1. More>

Guinier: Focus on poverty, not just race

Inequalities in higher education and in society at large often are most visible when viewed through the lens of racial differences, but many discrepancies affect poor white people just as much as racial minorities, Harvard Law Professor Lani Guinier said. More>