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South Dakota Gov. Signs Orders Barring Trans Girls From College Sports

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed two executive orders preventing trans women from competing in college sports in the state.

University of Virginia to Limit Single-Use Plastics on Campus

Following a recent executive order by Governor Northam, the University of Virginia is limiting single-use plastics for a cleaner campus.

Oklahoma Universities: ‘No Current Vaccine Mandate for Students’

Three universities in Oklahoma are currently not mandating their students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before the return of in-person instruction in the fall.

NCAA Employs Law Firm to Address Gender Inequality

Less than a week after receiving criticism for its unequal treatment of male and female athletes, the NCAA revealed that it has retained a civil rights law firm to conduct a gender-equity probe into its basketball tournaments for men and women.

Rutgers to Require All Students to Vaccinate for Fall

Rutgers University in New Jersey will require all on-campus students to get the COVID-19 vaccine in order to attend the fall 2021 semester.

Brown to Allow Anonymous Reporting of Sexual Misconduct

Brown University has set up a new policy for reporting sexual misconduct that allows students to anonymously report allegations against another person on campus.

Drury Distributes $1.2 Million in COVID Relief Aid to Students

Drury University is distributing $1.2 million in COVID relief aid directly to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. 

Duke University Lifts Pandemic Stay-in-Place Order

After a spike in COVID-19 cases that saw more than 180 students test positive, Duke University lifted the stay-in-place order for all undergraduates.