Policy & Legal: Page 184
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Colleges crack down on ADHD medication abuse
Just over a third of college students are estimated to abuse stimulants prescribed for the condition.
By Roger Riddell • May 1, 2013 -
California faculty union files complaint against accreditor
The complaint accuses the accreditor of having conflicts of interest and violating laws.
By Roger Riddell • May 1, 2013 -
FAFSA form to recognize same-sex parents
The changes will allow students with same-sex parents to more accurately report their true financial need.
By Roger Riddell • April 30, 2013 -
Criticism over assault's handling leads to STLCC Meramec president's resignation
A male student who assaulted a female student in a women's restroom on the campus was released by campus police before being re-arrested Tuesday.
By Roger Riddell • April 30, 2013 -
Which universities get the most government money?
While 896 schools got money, 20% of it went to just 10 universities.
By Davide Savenije • April 29, 2013 -
UCLA chemistry professor to stand trial for fatal lab fire
The professor is accused of violating state occupational health and safety codes.
By Roger Riddell • April 29, 2013 -
CCSF reaches deal with one of five unions in accreditation bid
The school's accrediting commission called for money-saving reorganization efforts last summer.
By Roger Riddell • April 29, 2013 -
U. of Montana faces $16M budget shortfall
The university is making tough choices on what to cut based on current projections.
By Roger Riddell • April 28, 2013 -
IRS discovers Harvard and 33 other colleges underpaid taxes
The review of the schools began in 2008.
By Roger Riddell • April 26, 2013 -
'Killing spree' remark spurs Central Florida to put instructor on leave
The school had a major scare with a failed shooter just one month ago.
By Roger Riddell • April 26, 2013 -
Congress calls for public input on Higher Education Act renewal
A letter issued Thursday details specific areas of interest.
By Roger Riddell • April 25, 2013 -
U. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to hire 500 professors
The new hires will fill positions left vacant over the last several years.
By Roger Riddell • April 25, 2013 -
Northern Kentucky accuses ex-AD of stealing school funds for personal use
The athletic director was fired March 16 for having inappropriate relationships with four university employees.
By Roger Riddell • April 25, 2013 -
Ex-San Francisco State official faces 128 felony charges
The former director of environmental health and occupational safety is accused of taking bribes.
By Roger Riddell • April 25, 2013 -
Four charged in hazing deaths of two VSU students
Two students drowned trying to cross the Appomattox River early Saturday morning in an initiation ritual.
By Roger Riddell • April 24, 2013 -
Violent threats after controversial protest cause Dartmouth to cancel classes
The canceled classes will be replaced by diversity programming.
By Roger Riddell • April 24, 2013 -
Free school to no longer be free
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art has decided to start charging tuition.
By Davide Savenije • April 23, 2013 -
New bill would end secret expense accounts in Conn.
The bill stems from former Board of Regents President Robert Kennedy's controversial $25,000 unvouchered expense account.
By Roger Riddell • April 22, 2013 -
Fla. Gov. Rick Scott set to sign expansive education bill
Among other things, the bill loosens the state's high school graduation standards.
By Roger Riddell • April 22, 2013 -
Ban on 'Jesus-stomping' breaches academic freedom, FAU faculty committee declares
The ban stems from a February controversy involving a communications classroom exercise.
By Roger Riddell • April 22, 2013 -
Princeton provost to become president
The Ivy League school's new president will be Christopher Eisgruber, a constitutional scholar and former clerk to Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens.
By Roger Riddell • April 21, 2013 -
Purdue's tuition freeze piles pressure on universities in Ind.
Some state schools claim they are using alternative methods to lower tuition.
By Roger Riddell • April 21, 2013 -
Calif. students, faculty oppose higher fees for in-demand classes
Student and faculty critics of the legislation say it is damaging to open access and what they consider a public trust.
By Roger Riddell • April 21, 2013 -
Boston University creates scholarship fund in honor of bomb victim
The scholarship fund will honor Lu Lingzi, the Boston University graduate student killed in the blast at the Boston Marathon.
By Davide Savenije • April 19, 2013 -
Boston on lockdown, schools cancelled as authorities hunt for gunman
An MIT police officer was shot and killed overnight, reportedly by the suspects.
By Roger Riddell • April 19, 2013
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