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Clemson Professors Protest ‘Lack of Mask Mandate’

Clemson University faculty do not agree with the school's decision to cancel mask mandates and plan to stage a walkout to press the administration to reconsider.

ED Opens Avenues for Displaced Workers to Pursue College

The US Department of Education has partnered with the US Department of Labor to provide unemployed workers better access to educational opportunities for improved career prospects.

SC Rejects Students’ Appeal to Block Indiana University Vaccine Mandate

The US Supreme Court rejected an appeal by several students to block the vaccine mandate imposed by Indiana University before in-person classes resume in the fall.

US Colleges to Charge Unvaccinated Students ‘COVID-19 Fee’

A growing number of colleges in the US have announced that they are charging students a “COVID-19 fee” if they are not vaccinated before in-person classes recommence in the fall.

Howard Loses GI Bill Status for Mishandling Student Veteran Benefits

Multiple students have voiced concerns over Howard University’s mishandling of their veteran’s benefits, resulting in the institution losing its GI Bill status.

Brown Settles With Justice Department on Mental Health Policies

Brown University has come to an agreement with the US Department of Justice to protect the rights of students who need to take leave because of mental health issues.

Rep. Hill Reintroduces Bill to Offer Educational Aid to Ex-Inmates

Despite a previous failed attempt, Rep. French Hill is determined to see the Shift Back to Society Act — a bill created to help former convicts adjust to life after prison through educational programs — pass in Congress.

NCAA Treats Men’s Basketball Program Better Than Women’s: Report

An NCAA-commissioned investigation has determined that the organization does not treat its men’s and women’s basketball programs equally.