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Louisiana to Remove Remedial Classes From Public Colleges

The Louisiana Board of Regents will discontinue remedial classes in public colleges and universities in favor of corequisite remediation.

Troubled College Owners Accountable for Losses: Education Dept.

The Department of Education announced that private colleges owners will be held financially responsible if their schools shut down abruptly.

Maryland Eliminates Degree Requirement for Thousands of Govt. Jobs

A new initiative by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan will eliminate the requirement for a college degree for thousands of jobs in the state.

Stanford University Terminates $1.7M Russian Contract

Stanford University is working to end an active academic contract with an unnamed Russian-related company.

New Mexico Gov. Signs Bill Waiving Tuition for Public Colleges

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan signed a bill waiving tuition for students at public and tribal colleges in the state.

California For-Profit University to Pay $22M for Deceiving Students

Ashford University, a for-profit school in California, will have to pay more than $22 million to atone for its deceptive admissions tactics.

US Colleges End Academic Ties With Russia Over Ukraine War

Several US colleges are pulling out of research programs and investments with Russia to condemn its invasion of Ukraine.

MSU Billings President’s Pro-Hitler Remarks Prompts Name Change

Montana State University Billings is set to rename one of its buildings that was named after an administrator who had made pro-Hitler remarks.