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Harvard Wins Class Action Suit on Tuition Refunds

A federal judge has ruled in favor of Harvard University in a long-standing class action lawsuit filed by students who demanded partial tuition refunds after the school transitioned to online learning during the pandemic.

WMU Offering Scholarships for Vaccinated Students

Western Michigan University has announced an initiative that will give select inoculated students scholarships.

Supreme Court Rebuffs NCAA in Athlete Compensation Dispute

The Supreme Court unanimously declared that the National Collegiate Athletic Association cannot restrict education-related expenses to student-athletes for playing college sports.

Anti-Hazing Bill Unanimously Passes Ohio Senate

A bill proposing harsher penalties for hazing unanimously passed the Ohio Senate last week.

Michigan State Increases Tuition for Students From Families Earning $100K

Michigan State University approved a tuition increase that will take effect this fall but students from families earning less than $100,000 per year will not be impacted.

Title IX to Protect LGBTQ+ Students: Department of Education

In yet another sweeping effort to revoke Trump-era policy, the Department of Education said Title IX protections would be extended to LGBTQ+ students.

University of Kansas Rejects Contentious Dismissal Policy

The University of Kansas announced it has no plans to exercise the controversial dismissal policy that makes it easier to suspend tenured faculty.

Arizona State to Help Indian Colleges Improve Academics

Arizona State University is partnering with six higher education institutions in India to help upgrade their academic programs to better respond to the country’s economic needs.