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CLINTON, SC — The Presbyterian
College community was stunned when psychology Professor Eric
A. Johnson died at his home here, apparently of a heart attack,
on Dec. 18. He was 39. Johnson, a faculty member since 1995, is
survived by his wife, Katy, and their two young sons, Nicholas
and Benjamin. A memorial service is scheduled for Jan. 8.
CALDWELL, ID — Starting next fall, students
at Albertson College of
Idaho will be able to earn liberal arts degrees while preparing
for nursing careers. A cooperative program with Idaho State University
has been approved by state education officials and awaits action
by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
MEMPHIS, TN — The U.S. Department of
Education is giving $500,000 to a Rhodes
College program intended to improve science education and
academic performance in the Memphis school system. The college
will partner in the Rhodes Learning Corridor program with three
city schools, the Memphis zoo and St. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital. Educators hope to inspire young participants to pursue
careers in science.
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