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Penn State Postpones In-Person Classes for Spring Semester

Pennsylvania State University will not proceed with in-person classes for the beginning of the upcoming spring semester but instead temporarily transitions to remote learning.

Supreme Court to Hear NCAA Dispute on College Athlete Pay

The Supreme Court will review a case to decide whether the NCAA's rules restricting compensation for student athletes are violating antitrust laws.

Gender Equity Groups Press Biden Administration for Title IX Reform

Over a hundred gender equity groups have called on Biden to “reverse the damage" caused by the adjusted Title IX regulations.

9 Out of 10 American Colleges Limit Freedom of Speech: Report

Nine out of ten American colleges and universities maintain policies that restrict student expression in one way or another, a new report by FIRE found.

Hispanic Groups Advance Lily Eskelsen García for Education Secretary

More than 40 Hispanic civil rights groups asked President-elect Joe Biden to pick Lily Eskelsen García as his new education secretary.

University of Arizona to Require Weekly COVID-19 Testing Next Semester

In preparation for the spring semester, the University of Arizona will require weekly COVID-19 testing from students and visitors.

US Universities Request $120 Billion in Fight Against Pandemic

Colleges and universities have asked congressional leaders to allocate at least $120 billion to help them cope with hardship caused by the pandemic. 

Students Sue University System of Georgia Over Online Classes, Demand Refund 

Students have sued the University of Georgia and the Georgia Institute of Technology, demanding a partial refund as the majority of their classes were held online.