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Half of American Voters Oppose Free College, Loan Forgiveness [Poll]

A Quinnipiac poll found that 52 percent of voters oppose making public colleges in the U.S. free, especially if a new tax on wealthy individuals funds them

Texas House Passes Bill to Protect Campus Free Speech

The bill, moved by state Rep. Briscoe Cain, was passed by the Texas House of Representatives on Monday to protect campus free speech

Students Sue University of Massachusetts Over Pro-Palestine Event

Three students have filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction against an event on May 4 which they have classified as "anti-Semitic and anti-Israel"

With Increased Reports of Sexual Misconduct, UC System Responds With Policy Changes

Students, administrators respond to new policy change that requires victims of sexual misconduct to attend a live hearing with their alleged attacker

Barriers Restrict Black Students from Attending College [Study]

A U. Kansas student has found that unaffordable admission processes and confusion surrounding financial aid act as various barriers for black students

40 Colleges Commit to Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Ed

The institutions have launched an action collaborative to conduct research and come up with new strategies to reduce and prevent sexual harassment

DeVos Knew of Harms of Revoking Protections for Transgender Students

DeVos admitted that she knew about a study that showed a negative impact on transgender youths when she rolled back Obama-era protections for them

Senators Introduce Bill to Restore Pell Grants for Inmates

The Restoring Education and Learning Act, introduced by Senators Schatz, Lee and Durbin, aims to restore Pell Grant eligibility for incarcerated individuals