Trinity College Dublin is to remove George Berkeley’s name from its biggest library because of the Irish philosopher’s links with slavery in the 18th century. The university said on Wednesday it would “dename” the Berkeley library and review an academic award that carries his name, as well as portraits of the scholar. Berkeley was born in County Kilkenny, entered Trinity in 1700 and became a celebrated philosopher, scientist and Anglo-Irish Anglican bishop. The university said he bough ...read more

A bit of healthy competition can be a wonderful thing for pushing the boundaries of creativity. Students at the UK’s Rycotewood College , with the help of HIMACS supplier James Latham Ltd, were challenged to create storage designs incorporating curves and vibrant color using HIMACS , a versatile solid surface material. As part of the 2022 students’ competition, they spent a 10-week period coming up with their unique designs. The winning entry – a contemporary bar cabinet by Yuchen Li ...read more

Updated 4:37 PM EDT, Sun April 16, 2023 In pictures: LSU wins national title in women's basketball LSU players celebrate after winning the national championship game on Sunday, April 2. Tony Gutierrez/AP Updated 2037 GMT (0437 HKT) April 16, 2023 The LSU Tigers, for the first time in school history, are national champions in women's college basketball. The Tigers defeated Iowa 102-85 Sunday in Dallas, setting a new record for most points scor ...read more

Dennis Barnes, a New Orleans high school senior, has broken the record for most college scholarships received by any other college-bound senior in U.S. history, after receiving more than $9 million in combined scholarship offers from more than 170 colleges and universities. Barnes joins Yahoo News National Reporter Marquise Francis to discuss how he hopes his success will inspire those who follow him. Video Transcript - It is time for the "Best News You'll Hear All Day." And one high school se ...read more

Public colleges have been hit with enrollment declines and growing sentiments that a degree isn't worth it. But many trade programs are seeing increases in enrollment, per the National Student Clearinghouse. Construction, culinary, and mechanic trade programs all saw enrollment increase last year. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. While colleges have been hit with enrollment declines ...read more

Midwives have voted to accept the latest NHS pay offer, their union has announced. In a turnout of 48% of eligible members of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) working in the NHS in England, 57% voted to accept the deal – with 43% rejecting it. The offer covers two pay years – a one-off amount for 2022-23 and a 5% wage rise for 2023-24. Alice Sorby, the director of employment relations at the RCM, said: “The offer was not perfect, and it was not everything we asked for or that midwives ...read more

Updated 2:33 PM EDT, Sun April 16, 2023 In pictures: UConn brings home its fifth national title UConn's Tristen Newton is lifted in the postgame celebrations after the Huskies won the NCAA Tournament final on Monday, April 3. Brynn Anderson/AP Updated 1833 GMT (0233 HKT) April 16, 2023 The UConn Huskies came into the NCAA Tournament as a 4-seed in their region, and they weren't picked by many to bring home the national championship. But they ...read more

Media caption, Watch: These black gymnasts are making history By Brandon Drenon BBC News, Washington For decades, thousands of black high school gymnasts have been faced with a difficult decision: either join a historically black college or university (HBCU) or keep their gymnastics careers alive. HBCUs are cherished among black Americans as a chance to join the legacy of the historical black leaders who once attended them, like Martin Luther King Jr. Many black stude ...read more

Peter Manfredonia was sentenced to 55 years in prison for killing two people, injuring another, holding a man hostage and kidnapping a woman in 2020. Ned Gerard/AP hide caption toggle caption Ned Gerard/AP Peter Manfredonia was sentenced to 55 years in prison for killing two people, injuring another, holding a man hostage and kidnapping a woman in 2020. Ned Gerard/AP A Connecticut court issued a second 55-year prison sentence to a man who attack ...read more

CNN  —  Shaquille O’Neal knows a thing or two about success. The four-time NBA champion and one of the league’s greats has walked the walk while also talking the talk. And so when he praises another athlete, it comes with some gravitas and expertise behind it. On Tuesday, O’Neal called Louisiana State University (LSU) forward Angel Reese the “greatest athlete” to come out of the school. “She’s probably the greatest athlete ever to come out of LSU ...read more