University of California buys Ritz-Carlton hotel for $193 million: Other US universities with high-value properties

The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay property, which was reportedly purchased by the University of California. (The Ritz-Carlton)

The University of California’s investment arm has purchased the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Half Moon Bay for $193 million. This marks a addition in the trend of major real estate acquisition by a US higher education institutions. The purchase was confirmed by the San Mateo County Assessor’s Office after the sale was completed in recent days, … Read more

Sebastian Matta, 19-year-old Arizona State University student, wins Maricopa County court clerk race; Jimmy Kimmel says Boss Baby come to life

Sebastian Matta, 19, won the Maricopa County clerk election and is preparing to manage court records, legal filings and other operations (X@renmusb1)

A 19-year-old college student with an interest in video games and 1950s doo-wop music is preparing to take charge of one of Arizona’s major public offices after securing an unexpected election victory. Sebastian Matta, 19, won the Maricopa County clerk election and is preparing to manage court records, legal filings and other operations (X@renmusb1) Democrat … Read more

College cheerleader Giana Dettloff, 19, identified as victim of mass shooting near Illinois Wesleyan University

College cheerleader Giana Dettloff, 19, identified as victim of mass shootingnear Illinois Wesleyan University (gbnvarsitycheer/Facebook)

A suburban college cheerleader has been identified as the victim of a mass shooting near the Illinois Wesleyan University campus over the Halloween weekend. 19-year-old Giana Dettloff was a North Central College student. She was killed while visiting one of her best friends, officials said in a press conference Monday, November 2, citing family members, … Read more

Michigan University student arrested for attacking Jewish influencer during heated clash over appearance in Iran: I should have killed you

Video shows a student confronting conservative activists at the University of Michigan before an argument with influencer Liz Benichou turned physical.

A student at the University of Michigan was arrested on Sunday following an alleged physical altercation with a Jewish conservative influencer during a campus event organised by Liberty Under Fire USA. Video shows a student confronting conservative activists at the University of Michigan before an argument with influencer Liz Benichou turned physical. Liz Benichou was … Read more

Shooting at University Hill house party kills CU Boulder student, critically injures another

Shooting at University Hill house party kills University of Colorado Boulder student, critically injures another (Pexel - representational image)

A shooting on University Hill killed one University of Colorado Boulder student and left another critically injured, the City of Boulder said. Boulder Police detectives are now investigating the incident. Shooting at University Hill house party kills University of Colorado Boulder student, critically injures another (Pexel – representational image) “Detectives are asking for the public’s … Read more

Several people flee as chaos ensues after shooting near University of Delaware campus | Videos

Several people flee as chaos ensues after shooting near University of Delaware campus (Unsplash - representational)

Shocking videos have surfaced as the Newark Police Department investigates a shooting incident on East Main Street near Choate Street just after 11 pm Saturday, October 31. A large number of police were responding to a shooting on Main Street just off of University of Delaware’s campus on Halloween night, NBC Philadelphia reported. Several people … Read more

Police respond to reports of shooting near University of Delaware campus in Newark, video shows people fleeing

Police respond to reports of shooting on Main Street near University of Delaware campus (Pexel - representational image)

A large number of police were responding to a shooting on Main Street just off of University of Delaware’s campus on Halloween night, NBC Philadelphia reported. A shooting reportedly took place at the intersection of Main Street and Choate Street at 11:13 p.m., the Newark Police Department said. Police respond to reports of shooting on … Read more

Tallahassee shooting update: How bloody 'altercation' escalated into horrific shooting that left 11 injured at A&M University party

A fight between a small group of people erupted into gunfire near Florida A&M University (FAMU) on Saturday evening. The shooting left 11 people with gunshot wounds and another person injured while trying to escape, authorities said. (Unsplash)

A fight between a small group of people erupted into gunfire near Florida A&M University (FAMU) on Saturday evening. The shooting left 11 people with gunshot wounds and another person injured while trying to escape, authorities said. A fight between a small group of people erupted into gunfire near Florida A&M University (FAMU) on Saturday … Read more

Florida A&M University issues shelter in place alert amid shooting on Perry Street, says number of victims unknown

Florida A&M University issues ‘shelter in place’ alert amid shooting on Perry Street (Florida A&M University/Facebook)

Florida A&M University issued an alert before 8:45 pm ET Saturday, October 24, urging those near Bragg Stadium in Tallahassee to shelter in place amid police activity following a reported shooting. Meanwhile, Florida State University issued an “Emergency Message for the Florida State University Tallahassee Campus” at 10 pm, advising students, faculty and staff in … Read more

Tallahassee shooting update: At least 11 shot near Bragg Stadium at Florida A&M University; 3 sustain serious injuries

Tallahassee shooting update: At least 11 shot near Bragg Stadium at Florida A&M University (Pexel - representational image)

The Tallahassee Police Department has said that at least 11 people were shot just before 8 pm Saturday, October 24, near the intersection of Perry and Manatee streets. The shooting took place near Bragg Stadium at Florida A&M University. Tallahassee shooting update: At least 11 shot near Bragg Stadium at Florida A&M University (Pexel – … Read more