Penn professor faces extended jail time.

The Daily Pennsylvanian

For former marketing professor Scott Ward, a bad situation became a lot worse. Currently, the professor is serving a 15-year sentence for producing child pornography for importation into the United States in a case decided last year. However, Ward was indicted last Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on one count of making false statements to the State Department and two counts of transporting and shipping child pornography, according to The Daily Pennsylvanian. If the former Penn professor is found guilty, he will face an additional 15 to 45 years in prison and up to $750,000 in fees.

SIU chancellor placed on leave

The Daily Egyptian

Southern Illinois Chancellor Fernando Treviño was informed this week that he has been placed on paid leave, according to The Daily Egyptian. The decision was made by the university board of trustees regarding serious concerns brought to the university community relating to Treviño’s assigned duties, SIU President Glenn Poshard said in a statement made to The Daily Egyptian. Hired last May, Treviño awaits a list of grievances to be presented to him by university officials.

Dental student held hostage

The Daily Pennsylvanian

One student at the University of Pennsylvania had drastic changes made to his Spring Break plans. The student was held hostage in his apartment for roughly 12 hours during the break, according to The Daily Pennsylvanian. The incident occurred after the student was approached by two males outside of his apartment. He was then forced back into his home, where he was held captive. The student was tied up and forced to hand over his credit card, debit card and PIN number and was held until the PIN number was verified. One arrest has been made so far in the case, and police are still searching for the second alleged culprit.

UT student saves Georgia student from drowning

The Daily Texan

During Spring Break, University of Texas senior David Sawyer rescued a University of Georgia student after he saw the student floating face down in the water, according to The Daily Texan. Sawyer was walking along the beach in Destin, Florida when he saw the student, dragged him out of the water and began to administer CPR. Moments before the rescue made by Sawyer, the UGA student had broken his neck while diving into the water. After a few minutes of CPR, the student spit up water and began to breathe. He was later taken to Pensacola Hospital for medical attention. Sawyer visited the student after he had neck surgery and reported that the Georgia student would be OK.

Published on March 19, 2008 at 12:00 pm