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Duke will fire employees who aren't vaccinated against the coronavirus

The university is giving faculty and staff until Oct. 1 to get their shot, or it will start disciplinary proceedings.

Ed Dept gave too much relief funding to some colleges, watchdog finds

The U.S. Government Accountability Office studied how the department processes grants and recommended it strengthen procedures.

Illinois governor requires college students, workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19

Gov. J.B. Pritzker's move prompted criticism among conservatives and took some schools by surprise.

Bowdoin raises minimum wage to $17 per hour to attract workers

The college had been planning to raise wages next year. But it hopes making the change earlier will help combat labor shortages on campus.

College operator blames Ed Dept for financial woes during shutdown

The Center for Excellence in Higher Education wrote to at least some employees saying it can't pay their severance. 

UPDATED: Aug. 27, 2021 at 3:42 p.m.

Arkansas attorney general issues opinion denouncing critical race theory

Teaching the concept at public colleges could violate state and federal law, according to the opinion, which raised academic freedom concerns.

Course-sharing platform Acadeum launches dual-enrollment offering for high school students

Strayer University and three other colleges will provide the for-credit courses, which are being piloted this fall.

Former Republican governor leading Wisconsin system rebuffs GOP lawmakers' effort to control COVID rules

Tommy Thompson railed against legislators, saying he would not abdicate responsibility to keep campuses safe.

Colleges can now consider testimony outside hearings in Title IX investigations

The Education Department will no longer enforce part of a Trump-era rule that forced schools to only factor in statements subject to cross-examination.

Colleges add vaccine mandates after FDA fully approves Pfizer shots

Several schools announced new requirements, while others implemented plans that had been waiting on one of the vaccines in the U.S. gaining approval.

Looking back at 8 key coronavirus developments on campus this summer

From full FDA approval of a shot to a fight brewing in Wisconsin, it's been a busy time for higher ed and vaccines.

University of Texas at San Antonio to acquire art school

The university's deal for the Southwest School of Art is the latest domino to fall in a steadily consolidating art school market.

Nevada's college students must get COVID-19 vaccines to enroll — in the spring

The state's health board voted to require proof of the shots by November to enroll in face-to-face classes in 2022.

Will full FDA approval of a coronavirus vaccine alter colleges' fall plans?

The move, which the agency made Monday, may not change colleges' legal considerations, experts say. But it could offer a chance to build trust.

UPDATED: Aug. 23, 2021 at 2:30 p.m.

PA bill would redirect $580M from Penn State, Pitt and Temple to student grants

The proposal would benefit students interested in universities in the PASSHE system, technical schools, community colleges and private colleges.

Ed Dept mulls changes to Trump-era rule securing public benefits for campus religious groups

The regulation bars public colleges from treating faith-based student groups differently than other campus clubs. Critics say it allows groups to discriminate.

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President Speaks: 2 college leaders talk supporting students — as they arrive on campus and after they leave

The two latest posts in our regular opinion series call for colleges to better serve transfer students and to improve women's financial literacy on campus.

Delta variant prompts quick countermeasures from some colleges

A handful of colleges delayed in-person classes as the fall term starts. But not every school is making changes, drawing ire from students and employees.

Washington's governor requires college employees to be vaccinated

Gov. Jay Inslee said faculty, staff and contractors must be fully vaccinated by Oct. 18. It's one of the most stringent mandates imposed by any state.

IBM software engineering apprentices can now receive 45 college credits

The American Council on Education recognized the company's yearlong program allowing apprentices to earn about three semesters' worth of credits.

South Carolina colleges add mask mandates after top court paves way

A panel of judges said a recent state law did not prevent colleges from implementing campuswide face covering requirements.

George Mason grants medical exemption to faculty member who sued over vaccine policy

Todd Zywicki argued a previous COVID-19 infection meant he shouldn't have to receive a vaccine. But the university didn't grant the exemption for that reason.

Anonymous messaging app Yik Yak returns after 4-year shutdown

The platform, popular on college campuses, was a scourge for administrators, who grappled with addressing discriminatory and violent posts.

Should breakthrough infections change colleges' fall plans?

Duke University, which is requiring the vaccine, reported dozens of such cases last week but experts say some should be expected.

Judge orders Mills College to turn over financial documents in merger lawsuit

The ruling also extended a temporary restraining order blocking the school's potential agreement to join Northeastern University.