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Endowment Tax Picture Becomes Modestly Clearer
New IRS guidelines further define which institutions are subject to the tax and what should be included as taxable "investment income" (surprise: dorm rental income).
'Shocking' Cut May Force Layoffs for Alaska's Universities
Governor's slashing of state funds has University of Alaska preparing for inevitable cost-cutting measures and faculty fearing declaration of financial exigency could enable dismissal of tenured professors.
Another Win for an Accused Student
A federal appeals court rules that a Purdue University student who allegedly sexually assaulted his ex-girlfriend might have faced biased proceedings, including not being provided evidence against him.
Accreditor Warns University of Maryland on Governance
The University of Maryland at College Park's accreditor warned the institution last week that its "accreditation may be in jeopardy...
Supreme Court to Take Up DACA
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to take up the question of whether the Trump administration acted legally in trying...
State Funding for Students' Basic Needs
Several states have begun to fund efforts to help students with their basic needs amid growing concern about homelessness and hunger on campus.
Judge Slashes Award in Oberlin Case -- to Only $25M
An Ohio judge on Thursday reduced to $25 million the amount that Oberlin College is required to pay a local...
U.S. Charges 3 With Student Aid Fraud Via Fullerton College
The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday arrested three women on charges that they stole more than $1 million in federal...