Kentucky News - March 9, 2012

State:

• March Madness isn't all about hoops; academic contests come to Lexington (Lexington Herald-Leader)
• Suspended: Fraternity social activities prohibited during University’s investigation (The Murray State News)
• Regents halt new library discussion (The Murray State News)
• OCTC, RiverPark projects in House budget (Messenger-Inquirer)
• First Lady Jane Beshear visits MSU (Roundabout Murray)
• House could change funding for public colleges in the future by subsidizing students, Rollins says (CNl2)

National:

• Most college presidents plan to vote for Obama, survey says (USA Today)
• Interest rate could double on some student loans (USA Today)
• Illegal Immigrants Get Scholarships While Aid Bill Idles (New York Times)
• House Considers 3 Bills to Expand Education Benefits for Military Veterans (The Chronicle of Higher Ed)
• Many high schools still not offering rigorous enough curriculum, report says (The Huntsville Times)
• Maine experts agree with national report that says high school isn’t ‘tough enough’ (Bangor Daily News)