Policy & Legal: Page 185
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AAUP slams NYU over faculty controversy at Italian campus
The university allegedly fired three professors and reduced pay for others.
By Roger Riddell • May 3, 2013 -
U.S., Mexico announce Bilateral Forum on Higher Education, Innovation and Research
The forum will encourage broader educational opportunities in both countries.
By Roger Riddell • May 3, 2013 -
University of Puerto Rico officials resign amid tensions
The largest public university in Puerto Rico is about too see a wave of replacements.
By Brian Warmoth • May 2, 2013 -
Marshall U. Faculty Senate votes no confidence in president
The university's Board of Governors is still behind the president.
By Roger Riddell • May 2, 2013 -
CUNY settles pregnant student's Title IX complaint, overhauls its policy
The complaint alleged a Title IX violation took place.
By Roger Riddell • May 2, 2013 -
Washington state project cuts college costs with free digital textbooks
The joint effort between the state's legislature and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation also offers print editions for around $20.
By Roger Riddell • May 1, 2013 -
Lawsuit against Harvard provides insight on ADHD medication issues
The father of a student who committed suicide is suing the university over his son's A.D.H.D. diagnosis.
By Roger Riddell • May 1, 2013 -
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
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