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Appeals Court: Title IX Liability Extends to Nonstudent Guests
Federal appeals court rules Millersville University can be held liable under Title IX in a case involving the murder of a student by a nonstudent in a campus dorm.
Michigan Fires Mark Schlissel
The university says the fired president’s interactions with a subordinate “were inconsistent with promoting the dignity and reputation of the university.” Many faculty members are glad to see him gone.
Good News on Admissions—Up to a Point
What impact will the current Omicron breakouts have on applications? Will low-income applicants apply? Will applicants come from China?
The (Renewed) Fight Over Gainful Employment
Many other fights that focus on for-profit higher education will be center stage in a round of negotiated rule making sponsored by the Department of Education this week. Will the negotiators find consensus on any issues?
Dormitory Roof Collapses
A roof collapsed on a dormitory at Brevard College, in North Carolina, WLOS reported. There were 50 students inside when...
Va. Legislator’s Mistake in Taking on Critical Race Theory
A Republican state legislator in Virginia is among the many who are proposing bills that would limit the teaching of critical race theory in schools or colleges. Delegate Wren Williams would bar school boards from supporting the teaching of critical race theory, or to “teach or incorporate into any course or class any divisive concept.”
Yale Divinity Acknowledges Racial Injustice in Its History
The Yale University Divinity School has announced that its history is full of racial injustice.
California May Try Basic Income for College Students
California may soon experiment with giving $500 a month to low-income students in the California State University system, the Los...