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Protections for LGBTQ+ Students
While the Office for Civil Rights’ notice of interpretation likely won’t bring monumental changes, institutions will still need to consider how their campuses could be more equitable for LGBTQ+ students.
U of Mich. Launches New Effort to Address Sexual Misconduct
The University of Michigan is creating a new department to investigate sexual assault and harassment, the Detroit News reported. The...
Appeals Court Rules Private Loans Dischargeable in Bankruptcy
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled Thursday that private student loans are dischargeable in bankruptcy. The...
Princeton Helps Invest Bond Proceeds With Diverse-Owned Firm
Princeton University is working with the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority to help colleges and universities invest with more diverse...
Financial Regulation and Climate Change
What can financial regulation bring to the climate change fight? In today's Academic Minute, Georgia State University's Garth Heutel follows...
Limited Access, Thwarted Opportunities
The requirements for tuition-free college programs can often create obstacles for adult learners who want to participate, according to a new report.
Hope College to Go Tuition-Free
The college’s tuition-free funding model will only be sustainable for all students if the college meets an ambitious $1 billion fundraising goal.
Pennsylvania Board Votes ‘Yes’ on Consolidation
The 14-university system will move ahead with a multiyear consolidation process despite months of public outcry about the plans.