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Colleges Say GOP Bill to Protect Free Speech Would Do the Opposite
The House passed legislation Thursday that could make it more difficult for public colleges to enforce new protest policies.
How Are Pandemic-Era Students Faring Now?
A large-scale federal study shows how the challenges of COVID-19—including job loss and difficulty paying for food and housing—affected various groups of students.
Penn State to Pay $704K to Resolve Gender Pay Gap Allegations
Pennsylvania State University will pay $703,742 in back wages and interest to dozens of female employees who alleged they were...
Former Dartmouth Employee Sentenced to Jail for Stealing From Student Paper
A former office manager for Dartmouth College’s nonprofit student newspaper has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for...
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.
Lawsuit Takes Aim at Education Department’s Incentive Compensation Guidance
The University of Maryland Global Campus’s agreement with online program provider Coursera to pay “service fees” based on the number...
Ed Blum Puts Colleges ‘On Notice’ Over Diversity
The affirmative action foe threatened to sue three colleges for allegedly defying the Supreme Court’s race-conscious admissions ban. Should others prepare for the worst?
Acknowledging the Silent Stigma of Student Parents
College students with children can feel out of place on their campuses. How can institutional leaders promote belonging and success among these learners?