Southern Oregon University has named a new provost and vice president for academic affairs. James Klein, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University-Commerce, plans to take the SOU job Aug. 4.

Mary Beckerle, Huntsman Cancer Institute executive director, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious honorary societies and independent policy research centers. Beckerle is also a disti

WEST SPRINGFIELD - Tim Janis, world renowned composer and pianist, will perform a benefit concert for the West Springfield Arts Council at the First Congregational Church, Park Street, on Aug. 28 at 7 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE — “Strength in mountains, tranquil waters draw us near to see our North Country alma mater, hail, all hail to thee,” were the words sang by humanities and social sciences graduate Sapphire Connors along with more than 300 of her graduat

Mack and the arts We're not sure how Connie Mack ended up as the debut subject of a new show on the humanities - unless, of course, frugality is an art. Anyway, Humanities Live premiers tonight on WHYY ARTS with a look at the legendary Philadelphia Athle