Students

A recent study found that grade-forgiveness policies incentivize students to study STEM, take harder courses and stay in college—not slack off or simply boost their GPAs, as critics claim.

Waterboarding allegations at Norwich University came the same week Bowling Green State expelled a sorority for hazing. Experts say women are hazed as often as men, but in less violent ways.

Amid a surge in gun violence near campus, the Temple University Police Association disputes as “factually untrue” the hiring and patrol numbers the administration has reported.

Barring an appeal to Ohio’s Supreme Court, Oberlin College will have to pay out $31 million for supporting false claims that a local bakery discriminated against students of color.

As March Madness comes to a close tonight, a record number of students will be among the 45 million Americans placing wagers. Experts want more protections in place for young adults.

College in Illinois, named for Abraham Lincoln, will shutter on May 13. College blames COVID-19 and a cyberattack.

Russia’s war against Ukraine has created financial uncertainty for students from both countries. Colleges are scrambling to help, while donors are more sympathetic to the Ukrainians.