Bulger says state leaders should consider tax hike
Calling the current state budget woes a "stubborn fiscal crisis," President William M. Bulger told faculty last week that he hopes Gov. Mitt Romney will consider raising taxes to make up some of the state's financial shortfall.

Trustees pledge support for contract funds
In a move called a positive step by campus unions, the Board of Trustees passed a resolution Feb. 12 supporting the University's negotiated pay raises with its employee unions and calling for the "maximum level of state funding feasible in the current fiscal environment."

Proposal for 'tobacco-free' campus backed by senate
Changes to the campus's smoking policy may be in the offing, prohibiting the sale or free distribution of tobacco products and any smoking in residence halls, partially covered areas, such as porches, walkways and bus shelters, breezeways, outdoor staircases and landings, and areas adjacent to building entrances.

Compromise sought on budget gap
A House-Senate conference committee is expected to take up competing versions of legislation aimed at closing a state budget shortfall ranging between $485 million and $650 million for the current year.

Theroux garners teaching award
Isenberg School professor James Theroux has received this year's top honor in Innovative Pedagogy for Entrepreneurship Education from the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Callahan swells alumni ranks in House
A recent report on Amherst campus alumni serving in the Legislature omitted Rep. Jennifer M. Callahan, '91G, '01G, (D-Sutton) a freshman lawmaker from the new 18th Worcester District.

Black artists discuss political activism
The intersection of politics and art was discussed Feb. 10 by actor-activist Danny Glover and poet-writer Sonia Sanchez during a panel discussion at the Fine Arts Center Concert Hall.