Campus Culture
Babson Employee Suspended for Post About Iran Bombing U.S. Cultural Sites
The post was contrary to the school's culture and values.
Texas to College Employees: Report Sexual Misconduct or Face Jail Time
Critics claimed it could have a "chilling effect" on student's confiding in employees they trust.
Does Federal Student Aid Application Register You for the Draft?
Receiving federal financial aid requires eligible men to register with the Selective Service System.
After Year of the College Admission Scandal, Here's What to Expect in 2020
While some parents will try to put the admission scandal behind them after 2019, others may be gearing up for a trial.
Trump's Executive Order Empowers Columbia Discrimination Claim
It was the first claim of its kind to be filed since the president signed the executive order.
West Point Says Cadets' Gesture at Army-Navy Game Was 'Innocent Game'
Although the behavior wasn't seen as an effort to promote racist ideology, West Point said it was "disappointed" in the cadets actions
Where and When Is the Army-Navy Game? Trump Expected to Attend Rivalry
The City of Brotherly Love is about halfway between the two schools, making it a logical choice for a neutral location.
Army-Navy Game Live Stream: Channel, Time, How to Watch on TV, Online
CBS will broadcast a free live stream of the game on its mobile application and website.
Antisemitism Executive Order Could Increase Discrimination Investigations
A polarizing move, supporters championed it as providing necessary protection to Jewish students while detractors claimed it squelched criticism of Israel and violated First Amendment rights.
Education Department Memos Stir Debate at DeVos Hearing on Student Loans
DeVos stood by her methodology of forgiving student loans, as Democrats claimed it showed she ignored experts' recommendations.
Dems Aim to Block DeVos Title IX Changes, See 'Chilling Effect' on Students
One of the bill's co-sponsors claimed she tried to appeal to DeVos before filing the bill.
Georgetown Could Revoke Degree of Student In College Admission Scandal
Karen Littlefair quickly agreed to plead guilty to paying to have someone take online courses for her son.
Hundreds of Professors Condemn Harvard's 'Shocking' Tenure Decision
The professors claimed in their letter the tenure decision told the academic community they consider some areas of study more valuable than others.
ICE Stands by Fake University Used to Lure in Foreign Students
Despite criticism, ICE maintained that undercover investigations such as the fake university help protect the immigration system's integrity.
Students Want 'Racist' Henry Grady Statue Moved But the Law Bans It
If a move isn't possible, students want a placard added to add context, a move the Georgia Young Republicans supported.
Colleges Ditching 'Egregious' Free Speech Restriction, but Change Is Needed
A recent report found colleges were moving away from "clearly unconstitutional" free speech policies, but vague rules still create a "chilling effect" on expression.
Bipartisan Senators Join Forces to Permanently Fund HBCUs
The senators credited the solution with being a win for everyone involved.
Texas College Democrats File Lawsuit to Bring Voting Booths to Campuses
The lawsuit claims a recent law "threatened the livelihood of civic engagement across Texas campuses."
Associate Professor Claims Working for Trump Kept Her From Getting Promoted
In her lawsuit, the professor claimed an official in the department compared a member of the Trump administration to a "fictional movie villain."
Nearly 30 Percent of Female MSU Students Were Sexually Assaulted: Survey
The survey showed there was a "serious problem" on the campus.
Banning Fraternities Is Easier Said Than Done for Universities
Kicking fraternities off campus may seem like an easy way to curb bad behavior, but it's not a simple solution.
Indiana University Can't Fire Professor for 'Sexist' 'Homophobic' Comments
Disagreeing with the professor's views was not a reason for the school to violate the Constitution, the university said.
Jury Selection Will Be Key in Lori Loughlin Trial, Attorneys Say
Her attorneys may not be banking on an acquittal, they could be looking for a hung jury.
Fox News' Napolitano Calls 10-Year Sentence for Lori Loughlin 'Ridiculous'
Given the additional charges she faces, Napolitano added that it was likely too late for Loughlin to take a plea deal in line with the initial offer.
Feds Investigating NYU Over Claim Campus Is Hostile for Jewish Students
A student's attorney said this should be a warning to all universities that the government is watching and will investigate claims.
International Students Urged to Leave Hong Kong As Violence Escalates
"This was not an easy decision," Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud said in an email obtained by Newsweek. "While we do not believe our students are in imminent danger, safety and security conditions are deteriorating in Hong Kong."
Grad Students Protest NLRB Proposal to Not Include Them as Employees
Graduate students said their schools would have no reason to bargain with them over wages, health care and other compensation items if they aren't considered employees under the National Labor Relations Act.
Ending DACA could leave college students in education limbo
Even if DACA recipients are able to remain in the country legally to study, they may not be able to finance their educations.
The Daily Northwestern Debacle Is a Teachable Moment, Professors Say
"We need to teach people the role of a free press in a democracy," Rafael Lorente, associate dean for academic affairs at the University of Maryland's journalism school, told Newsweek.
Northwestern's Journalism Dean Defends Jeff Sessions Protest Coverage
While The Daily Northwestern issued a mea culpa for the coverage, the dean of the journalism school refused to apologize.