Headlines for May 1, 2017

CBC
Lakehead University President Brian Stevenson to step down
He announced Friday morning that he will step down at the end of the year.
CBC
Gerry Byrne’s accusations about MUN finances a ‘distraction’, says administrator
Noreen Golfman calls the minister’s approach of making accusations to the media ‘Trump-style’ politics.
Global News
MacEwan University’s Jasper Place Campus closing after 4 decades
Since opening in 1980, the building has not only stood out for its distinctive colour, but for its focus on the arts.
CTV
Manitoba law in effect to halt sexual assaults at post-secondary schools
Along with awareness and education, institutions must have appropriate policies and procedures in place to respond when a student reports an assault.
CTV
Is this the future of college: Online classes, but no degree
Education startups are offering alternatives — from boot camps, to one or two-year tracks, to accredited degree programs.
Cape Breton Post
Cape Breton University board approves $49M operating budget
It is CBU’s second consecutive deficit budget, although it is less than the budgeted deficit for 2016-17.
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