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Features Movement Enhancement Skills for Men, a course offered by the Towson State University dance department. Provision of practice partners for advance point ballerinas; Improvement of varsity athletes' performance; Popularity of the course; Partnering; Benefits.

The article highlights the results of a survey, conducted by Towson State University at Maryland on college campus violence in the United States. More than half of the college students who acknowledged committing crimes on or near their campuses were intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. About 36 percent of the students reported having been victims of crimes while at college and eight percent reported having committed crimes.

Announces the hiring of Pat Kennedy as the men's basketball coach at Towson's University in Maryland.

Focuses on Michael A. Conte, former director of an economic research institute at Towson University, Maryland who was fired for alleged incompetence. Details of his dismissal from the university; Information on the dispute between Conte and the university officials over a bonus; Possible appeals being planned by the counsel of both parties.

Presents updates on several university officials in the United States as of July 13, 2001. Appointment of Whitney G. Harris as vice president for special services and equity at McNeese State University; Resignation of Joanne K. Glasser as an administrator at Towson State University in Maryland.

Reports that in college football, the Columbia University defeated Towson State University, 16-6, on September 27, 1997. Injury sustained by Columba's running back, Jason Bivens; Reason why Columbia's victory was important; Recap of match; Information on the two schools.

Looks at Hofstra's chances of getting a place in the Division I-AA playoffs. Details of the Towson State-Flying Dutchmen football match at the Hofstra Stadium.

Reports on the victory of Maryland's Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and Towson State University in the first-round games of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I lacrosse tournament on May 12, 1996. Opponents; C.W. Post's first NCAA championship after defeating Adelphi in Division II lacrosse championship.

Presents brief articles pertaining to higher education in the United States as of October 30, 1998. Problems faced by Maryland's public university system; Threats of Hoke L. Smith, president of Towson University, to have Towson leave the system; Negotiations between the Education Department and Suzanne Peck for the position to oversee the delivery of student aid.

Presents two news briefs related to higher education in May, 1997. A collection of 30 essays by leading black female academics entitled `Black Women in the Academy: Promises and Peril.' The conference out of which the book was developed, `Black Women in the Academy: Defending Our Name, 1894-1994'; Publications issued by the National Center for Curriculum Transformation Resources on Women, based at Towson State University in Maryland; Foundation support; Issues related to women's studies.

Announces that Towson State University in Maryland is rewiring its residence halls with a hybrid cable system that will offer students high-speed Internet access and cable television. Details of the system, installed by Concast Cable Communications Inc.; The cost to students.

Reports on the victory of University of Maryland College Park men's lacrose team over Towson State University on March 12, 1996. Top scorers of the game.

Features student-athletes Matt Dellinger and Stephanie Rohe, who play on the female and male basketball squads of Towson State University in Maryland. Couple's ability to juggle their studies, sports, and two young children; Description of the couple's twin children Stephanie and Matt; Everyday routine at the couple's household; Athletic scholarships; Personal relationship between the two student-athletes.

Focuses on the basketball game between the University of Maryland's Terrapins and Towson State University. Achievements of Terrapins senior guards Johnny Rhodes and Duane Simpkins; Statements from Simpkins; Results of the game.

Reports that the University of Miami assistant coach Mike Jaskulski was hired as head coach of men's basketball at Towson State University in Maryland. Who Jaskulski replaces.

Reports on the victory of the University of Virginia Cavaliers over Towson State University field hockey team. Score; Fifth shutout of the season; Maryland's triumph over Temple.

The article presents news items related to higher education in the United States. A "commuter-in-residence" program has been introduced by Towson State University, Towson, Maryland, that would allow students to experience dormitory living on a trial basis. Northwestern University has produced a series of videotapes entitled "Careers" that would help its students become better informed about career choices.