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California Lawmakers Push to Slash Out-of-State Students at UC

California lawmakers propose reducing the percentage of out-of-state freshmen from 19 percent to 10 percent over the next 10 years.

Colorado Governor Signs Bill Banning College Legacy Admissions

Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a bill that effectively removes the weight of legacy preference from university admissions decisions. 

Oakland University Drops Therapy Session Fees

Oakland University will suspend therapy fees for students during the upcoming school year to help them cope with the psychological stress brought on by the pandemic.

Former College Athletes Join to Combat Child Sexual Abuse

Ex-athletes from Ohio State and the University of Michigan have teamed up with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to prevent the sexual abuse of young athletes in the future.

Maine Seeks to Invest $35M in Community College Workforce Training

Maine's governor wants to use $35 million from federal COVID-19 relief packages to boost workforce training programs at community colleges in the state.

Penn State to Stop Using ‘Male-Centric’ Terms Such as Freshman

Penn State faculty approved a proposal that recommends changing several common college terms to their gender-neutral equivalent.

Saint Louis University to Open Department for Black Studies

Saint Louis University will be converting its African American Studies program into its own department when the school returns to in-person instruction this fall.

NCAA Selects 3 Tournament Host States With Transgender Athlete Bans

The NCAA has found itself at the center of controversy after naming three states with anti-transgender legislation as hosts for its postseason softball tournament.