Sex & Gender

A survey found a general lack of public knowledge about new federal regulations on campus sexual assault policies.

Strong relationships with their fathers can empower female students, yet colleges often aren't adequately attuned to them and overlook their importance, writes Linda Nielsen.

Religious colleges say Supreme Court decision finding that federal antidiscrimination law protects LGBTQ employees could open their policies up to challenge.

Study says biological research still treats female subjects as an afterthought. But “sex inclusion” in the sample has its critics.

Community college officials say new federal regulations requiring costly new processes for handling sexual misconduct complaints are burdensome and unnecessary for largely commuter campuses.

Chadron State will be the subject of an external review of policies and procedures for addressing sexual misconduct on campus, while the state college system in Nebraska faces a lawsuit alleging similar wrongdoing.

Everything you need to know for Wednesday about higher ed and the coronavirus in one easy-to-read package (with some distractions to help your sanity).

Colleges and universities that receive federal funding must be in compliance with new rules by Aug. 14. The regulations rebalance "scales of justice," Education Department says.