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Court Revives Suit From Doctoral Student Who Faced Expulsion for ‘Sexual’ Posts

A federal appeals court has ruled that the First Amendment likely protected a University of Tennessee pharmacy student’s social media activity that a professionalism committee chair deemed “vulgar.”

Students of color studying

Could a Wealth-Based Pell Grant Close Racial Gaps in Student Debt?

A new report argues a $17 billion investment in a grant program will meet unaddressed financial aid needs for Black and brown students.

The young adult male receives tutoring in the library from a peer so he can better understand the material.

Academic Success Tip: Elevating Embedded Tutors

A pilot program at Sam Houston State University encourages faculty members to add tutoring to gateway courses to improve student success. Early data shows a positive impact on passing rates.

Proud Boys Founder, Yiannopoulos to Mock Harris at U of S.C.

This article contains explicit and potentially offensive terms that are essential to reporting on this situation. Student groups, the NAACP...
A University of Houston student browses the on-campus food pantry, the Cougar Cupboard

Listen: Breaking Down Barriers to Basic Needs Resources

In a new episode of Voices of Student Success, hear about how basic needs insecurity impacts student thriving, solutions to address student needs and the role of partnerships in this work.

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Rutgers President Stepping Down After Tumultuous Tenure

From a historic strike to pro-Palestine protests and an athletic director’s resignation, the first African American president of one the nation’s largest universities faced controversy atop controversy over the past two years.

Tennessee Plans 10 Percent Fee on Sports Tickets to Pay Athletes

The University of Tennessee at Knoxville plans to add a 10 percent surcharge to football and other sports tickets beginning...
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Raising Up Black Male Teachers

Among the obstacles Black men face in their pursuit of higher education, a lack of representation or role models in their instructors is one of them. Programs to uplift and prepare Black male teachers can help reverse this trend.