Policy & Legal: Page 156
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Lawsuit in Xavier wrongful rape accusation case can proceed
A former Xavier basketball player is suing the school for expelling him in 2012.
By Keith Button • March 13, 2014 -
Whistleblower wins $3M in Chicago State University case
A jury found that the university's former senior legal counsel was fired in retaliation for accusing the school's president of misconduct.
By Keith Button • March 12, 2014 -
Report renews call for nationwide tracking of student, college performance
A proposed database would provide statistics on graduation rates and post-college employment.
By Keith Button • March 12, 2014 -
Fed investigator says financial aid debit cards need better monitoring
The inspector general is raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest between colleges and card providers.
By Keith Button • March 12, 2014 -
Proposal may let Pa. universities exit state system
Some worry that universities exiting the system could hike tuition.
By Roger Riddell • March 11, 2014 -
S.C. legislature keeps colleges' budget penalty for gay-themed books
Two colleges have had funding removed for their book assignments, and stronger penalties may be considered
By Keith Button • March 11, 2014 -
Princeton petitioners seek end to criminal background question
Campus group argues that asking about criminal records discourages student diversity
By Keith Button • March 11, 2014 -
Congressman: Colleges no longer misleading financial aid applicants
The 111 institutions have corrected their websites about federal aid applications.
By Keith Button • March 11, 2014 -
Dartmouth proposes mandatory expulsion for sexual assault
Ten months after a formal complaint was lodged against Dartmouth for its handling of sexual assaults, the college's proposal on the issue is hailed by its critics.
By Keith Button • March 10, 2014 -
Georgia Tech prof. allegedly hustled students for $20K
The grad students involved were from Asia and reportedly not fluent in English.
By Roger Riddell • March 10, 2014 -
Major fraternity bans pledging
From now on, Sigma Alpha Epsilon will recruit new members and the invitees who accept will join almost immediately.
By Keith Button • March 10, 2014 -
GAO: More scrutiny needed for foreign student work program
Risks should be evaluated for a visa program for foreign graduates, according to the GAO.
By Keith Button • March 10, 2014 -
Billionaires and presidents: The week's most read education news
Could several states fully abandon higher ed support within decades?
By Roger Riddell • March 7, 2014 -
New campaign targets student loan debt crisis, high college costs
Education advocates combine forces to wrestle with soaring debt and cost issues.
By Keith Button • March 7, 2014 -
Purdue makes peace with donor over 'God' on plaque
The university feared a legal fight over the First Amendment.
By Daniel Shumski • March 7, 2014 -
Idaho moves toward allowing guns on college campuses
The bill was opposed by university leaders but is headed to the governor's desk.
By Daniel Shumski • March 7, 2014 -
Stanford business school strips grad of degree for first time
The degree holder was convicted of a felony last month, but that wasn't what led to the decision.
By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2014 -
Embattled Northwestern professor won't finish term
Students had protested the school's handling of sexual misconduct complaints.
By Daniel Shumski • March 6, 2014 -
Ousted Santa Fe Community College president to receive $500K settlement
Ana Guzmán was voted out in December following a contentious year.
By Roger Riddell • March 5, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How the world's 10 richest billionaires are shaping education
Through their funding and influence, these 10 people have (sometimes controversially) made an impact in the education space.
By Roger Riddell • March 5, 2014 -
Obama budget pushes billions for education incentives
The proposal would also increase the maximum Pell Grant.
By Daniel Shumski • March 5, 2014 -
States may fully abandon higher ed support within decades
Projections say some states are on track to cut off funding entirely.
By Daniel Shumski • March 4, 2014 -
Colleges reluctant to use endowments as cushioning in rough times
One researcher questions exactly what the funds are for.
By Daniel Shumski • March 4, 2014 -
A.P. classes see success with project-based experiment
An experiment based in Washington state is seeing passage rates improve when traditional lectures are thrown out the window.
By Roger Riddell • March 3, 2014 -
Bethany College cashier admits $1M embezzlement
The former employee stole the money to pay off blackmailers.
By Roger Riddell • March 3, 2014
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