Policy & Legal: Page 179
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NCAA concussions: Lawsuit seeks class-action status
Attorneys suing the college athletic organization over head injuries want to expand the scope.
By Daniel Shumski • July 22, 2013 -
Louisiana State University loses public records battle
A court has ruled against Louisiana State University in a public-records lawsuit over a presidential search.
By Daniel Shumski • July 22, 2013 -
Edudemic, Blackboard MOOCs and Petraeus' salary: This week's most read education news
Not even a former CIA director could overcome the online learning revolution.
By Roger Riddell • July 19, 2013 -
Student loans: Deal would hurt future borrowers, critics say
Rising interest rates would balance the federal budget at cost to students.
By Daniel Shumski • July 19, 2013 -
Purdue president denies harming academic freedom as Ind. governor
Former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels characterized a Tuesday report by the Associated Press as "unfair and erroneous."
By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2013 -
Boehner hints that House can agree on Senate's student loan plan
The Senate compromise is similar to the Republican deal passed in the House last month, he says.
By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2013 -
Sandusky settlements cost Penn State $60M so far
Dive Summary: Tentative settlements reached by Penn State with men claiming to have been sexually abused by former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky have reached $60 million. Trustees authorized a committee to approve settlements with a Friday vote. The Associated Pre...
By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2013 -
UC Board approves first Muslim student regent
Sadia Saifuddin's nomination wasn't without controversy.
By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2013 -
Oregon pilot program would provide free college with a catch
Instead of taking out loans and piling up debt, students would make a deal with the state.
By Daniel Shumski • July 18, 2013 -
At two ceremonies, Perry signs bill creating South Texas University
The bill merging the two University of Texas System schools was officially signed June 14.
By Roger Riddell • July 17, 2013 -
College of Nanoscale Engineering to split from University at Albany
The split was recommended by SUNY trustees following a report issued last week.
By Roger Riddell • July 17, 2013 -
House education legislation would extend $1.3B in sequester cuts
The proposed cuts are part of House efforts to reshape the No Child Left Behind law.
By Roger Riddell • July 16, 2013 -
Cal State student gets year in prison for identity theft
Matthew Weaver stole over 700 identities so he could rig a campus election.
By Roger Riddell • July 16, 2013 -
UConn to pay for investigation of its handling of sexual misconduct allegations
Some employees were reportedly aware of allegations against a music professor at the school as early as 2006.
By Roger Riddell • July 16, 2013 -
Petraeus accepts $1 salary at CUNY after backlash
The pay cut follows criticism and outrage over his initially reported $200,000 salary for a single class.
By Roger Riddell • July 16, 2013 -
Yuba Community College District pulls out of federal student loan program
The district feared its default rate would cause it to lose access to other forms of federal student aid.
By Roger Riddell • July 15, 2013 -
UConn professor accused of sexual misconduct involving children
Allegations against the professor date as far back as the late 1960s.
By Roger Riddell • July 15, 2013 -
Penn State receives preliminary Clery Act report regarding Sandusky scandal
Did top officials at the school violate the federal campus crime reporting law?
By Roger Riddell • July 15, 2013 -
Gates Foundation's unprecedented influence in state-level ed policy makes some uncomfortable
Should a private entity, which isn't accountable to voters, be so involved in state policy discussions?
By Roger Riddell • July 15, 2013 -
Penn State authorized to settle some Sandusky abuse claims
The school's board of trustees announced the pending settlements Friday.
By Roger Riddell • July 15, 2013 -
Swarthmore faces federal probe over sexual assaults
The college could face consequences after complaints were filed by students over its practices earlier this year.
By Brian Warmoth • July 15, 2013 -
Student loan Senate deal hopes fade on news of cost
A senior Republican aide told The Chronicle of Higher Education that "Humpty Dumpty is back in pieces."
By Roger Riddell • July 12, 2013 -
Former Penn State President Graham Spanier files defamation suit against Louis Freeh
The suit's filing comes one day prior to the anniversary of the Freeh report's release.
By Roger Riddell • July 12, 2013 -
Apollo and Bridgepoint report good accreditation news
The two for-profit-college companies can now breathe a sigh of relief.
By Roger Riddell • July 11, 2013 -
Proposed Senate loan deal would raise future costs for grad students, parents
Immediate savings would be subsidized by increased rates within three years.
By Roger Riddell • July 11, 2013
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