Policy & Legal: Page 158
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Idaho to allow guns on campuses
The NRA-backed legislation was signed into law Thursday despite outcry.
By Keith Button • March 14, 2014 -
Whistleblower suit against student loan companies to continue
Two student loan companies are accused of defrauding the U.S. government.
By Keith Button • March 14, 2014 -
Randolph College sanctioned by museum association for selling painting
The painting is the second of four voted for sale by the school's trustees in 2007.
By Roger Riddell • March 13, 2014 -
Faculty union authorizes strike at Portland university
The university's 1,200 full-time faculty members say they'll strike if union leaders don't agree to a new contract.
By Keith Button • March 13, 2014 -
Tenn. legislators threaten university over 'Sex Week'
Lawmakers want the University of Tennessee to halt the student-run event.
By Keith Button • March 13, 2014 -
Department of Ed loan rehab snafu detailed
The Government Accountability Office says a computer upgrade delayed loan rehabs for 80,000 borrowers.
By Keith Button • March 13, 2014 -
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
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