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S.C. Lt. Governor Threatens to Defund HBCU That Canceled Her Speech
Pamela Evette said Thursday she’s “not a vindictive person.” But she’s gotten behind a push by some lawmakers to eliminate South Carolina State University’s funding.
States Lack Policies on Dual Enrollment Quality
In wide-ranging report, the association for dual-enrollment programs argues that fewer than half of states currently have “holistic” policies governing quality of dual-enrollment programs.
Webster Drops Chess Program, Citing Visas and Funding
Webster University is eliminating its renowned chess program—which has spawned multiple grandmasters—citing student visa issues and funding, The St. Louis...
N.J. Latest to Face Lawsuit Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students
The Trump administration took its nationwide campaign to end in-state tuition for undocumented students to New Jersey last week. The...
Cornell President Runs Into Protesters With Car
Cornell University president Michael Kotlikoff struck a student and recent graduate with his car Thursday night in what he described...
Pitt to Offer Some Students Free Tuition at Branch Campuses
The University of Pittsburgh announced it will offer free tuition at its four branch campuses to Pennsylvanians whose household incomes...
HBCU Cancels South Carolina Lt. Governor’s Grad Speech After Protests
Pamela Evette, who’s running for governor, cut a campaign ad focused on student demonstrations against her and called for an end to tenure.