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House Republicans Float Bill to Require Free Speech on Campuses
The legislation attempts to address what Republicans say is a long-standing attack on free expression in higher education. Critics say it would make it hard to protect students from hate speech.
The Value of Peer Leadership in College
Upper-level students who mentor and guide their classmates can positively impact their success, both inside and outside of the classroom.
Biden Touts Efforts to Combat Junk Fees in Higher Ed
In statements and a fact sheet, the Biden administration highlighted Friday several ongoing efforts to crack down on so-called junk...
University of Maryland Ends Suspension of Most Greek Organizations
The University of Maryland (UMD) lifted its suspension of 32 of the 37 Greek organizations it had initially suspended at...
Supreme Court Will Not Hear Texas Drag Show Case
The Supreme Court will not review a case brought by a student organization at a public university in Texas that...
Rutgers Unions Sued Over Strike; Case Seeks National Impact
A junior is suing Rutgers University faculty, graduate student, postdoctoral associate and counselor unions that struck in April 2023—plus their...
The Week in Admissions News
UT Austin reinstates standardized test requirement; the Education Department begins sending colleges financial aid data; Virginia bans legacy preferences in admissions.
Biden Administration Wants Accreditors to Set Benchmarks For Student Outcomes
Advocates have argued for years that accreditors aren’t doing enough to ensure that students get the education they're paying for.