Policy & Legal: Page 151
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Deep Dive
4 key takeaways from the White House report on campus sexual assaults
The recommendations from President Obama's task force are the first step in the administration's efforts to curb sexual assaults on campuses.
By Roger Riddell • April 30, 2014 -
Campus sexual assault bill passes in Connecticut
State legislators passed a campus sexual assault bill with requirements mirroring those recommended by a White House task force.
By Keith Button • April 30, 2014 -
Virginia grants in-state tuition for immigrants
The state's attorney general has declared that young illegal immigrants meeting state residency requirements can qualify for in-state tuition.
By Keith Button • April 30, 2014 -
Will UNC-Chapel Hill rename building carrying KKK leader's name?
Students are petitioning trustees to rename Saunders Hall, a building funded by an early organizer of the KKK in the state.
By Roger Riddell • April 29, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What's next for race-based admissions?
Here are 5 ways the U.S. Supreme Court decision on Michigan's race-based admissions ban could impact public higher ed nationwide.
By Keith Button • April 29, 2014 -
New Suffolk U. policy allows firing of tenured profs
Starting July 1, the school will conduct performance reviews of tenured faculty, and sanctions could include dismissal.
By Keith Button • April 29, 2014 -
White House urges colleges to get tough on sexual assaults
A task force report released Monday issues several recommendations aimed at preventing sexual assaults and improving schools' responses.
By Keith Button • April 29, 2014 -
SC State U. almost out of funds
South Carolina State University is appealing to legislators for funding to cover its payroll for next month, among other immediate financial needs.
By Keith Button • April 28, 2014 -
Most Ohio state universities headed for tuition increases
Of Ohio's 14 public universities, eight are planning tuition hikes, one is not, and five have yet to decide.
By Keith Button • April 28, 2014 -
Ed tech and interactive rankings: The week's most read education news
Find out about startups investors love, changes to the SAT, and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • April 25, 2014 -
NLRB agrees to review Northwestern football union case
The full board in Washington, DC, will hear Northwestern University's objections to a regional ruling allowing football players to unionize.
By Keith Button • April 25, 2014 -
Columbia U. students file federal complaints on handling of sexual assaults
Three complaints filed with the Department of Education accuse Columbia University and Barnard College of mistreating victims.
By Keith Button • April 25, 2014 -
William Peace U. students stage protest
The protests followed a series of complaints by students and faculty about graduation rates, staff turnover, and other issues.
By Keith Button • April 25, 2014 -
Iowa boosts state university funding
State legislators approved funding increases for public universities to maintain a tuition freeze for in-state students.
By Keith Button • April 24, 2014 -
Ex-CFO at Texas university guilty of theft
The former administrator who embezzled money from Wayland Baptist University was sentenced to prison and ordered to pay restitution.
By Keith Button • April 24, 2014 -
Time interactive list ranks colleges according to presidential criteria
Time magazine has created a ranking of colleges based on three criteria mentioned by the Obama Administration.
By Keith Button • April 23, 2014 -
10 universities receive climate change grants
The USDA has awarded a combined $6 million to 10 universities for studying how climate change impacts U.S. agriculture.
By Keith Button • April 23, 2014 -
Calif. grad students negotiate restrooms, lactation stations
The move is seen as an important step for increasing access for transgender students.
By Keith Button • April 23, 2014 -
U. of Calif. owes whistleblower $10M
The whistleblower alleged conflicts of interest and retaliation at UCLA's medical school.
By Keith Button • April 23, 2014 -
Mich. ban on affirmative action upheld by Supreme Court
A voter-backed initiative banning race-conscious admissions at the state's public universities was ruled constitutional.
By Roger Riddell • April 22, 2014 -
Poll: College costs are a top concern
College costs and loans are the top financial problem young adults face, according to a new Gallup poll.
By Keith Button • April 22, 2014 -
Senators push for campus sex assault reforms
Seven U.S. Senators are making recommendations for steps the Department of Education should take.
By Keith Button • April 22, 2014 -
Athletic illiteracy whistleblower leaving UNC
The academic advisor who revealed widespread illiteracy among athletes at Chapel HIll is resigning following a meeting with the school's chancellor.
By Keith Button • April 22, 2014 -
Latinos top whites in U. of Calif. freshman class
For the first time, Hispanic students outnumber whites in the University of California's incoming freshman class.
By Keith Button • April 21, 2014 -
2013 sees state and local support increase for higher ed
Support may be up after four years of decline, but students are also bearing a larger portion of the cost.
By Keith Button • April 21, 2014
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