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U of Colorado Settles COVID Shutdown Suit for $5M
The University of Colorado settled a class action lawsuit over campus shutdowns on Tuesday to the tune of $5 million...
A $100M Gift for Scholarships at Mississippi State
A $100 million gift to Mississippi State University will be used exclusively for student scholarships, the university announced Thursday. The...
House Debt Plan Would Mean Higher Ed Spending Cuts
The Education Department could have to cut anywhere from 8 to 23 percent out of its budget under the House Republicans’ opening offer on debt ceiling negotiations.
Ex-Presidents for Academic Freedom
PEN America has convened a group of 100-plus former college presidents to push back on threats to academic freedom as higher education remains a frequent target for politicians.
Student-Won Grant Supports Internet Access for Their Peers
A grant proposal from four seniors at the Oregon Institute of Technology extends internet access for students through a mobile hotspot pilot program.
U of Arkansas Trustees Appear Divided on Purchase of U of Phoenix
University of Arkansas system trustees appear divided on a plan to purchase the University of Phoenix, The Northwest Arkansas Democrat...
House Republicans Move to Bar Transgender Athletes From Women’s Sports
House Republicans narrowly advanced a bill Thursday that would define sex in Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972...
More Malware, Less Ransomware in Higher Ed
Cybercriminals often target known network vulnerabilities. But software updates and patches only work when installed, and colleges face nontrivial hurdles in this regard.