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University of Arizona Earns Top Free Speech Rating

The university has received a “green light” rating after aligning its speech policies with the First Amendment and adopting the Chicago Statement.

Johns Hopkins Police Department Bill Introduced in Annapolis

The Public Safety bill proposes establishing a police department at Johns Hopkins University which will be trained in racial profiling prevention and crisis response.

University of Providence Proposes Cutting 19 Academic Programs

The university is considering cutting down 12 majors, 6 minors, and 1 graduate program due to financial pressures.

28 Penn State Fraternity Members Sued for Student’s Death

The parents of Timothy J. Piazza, who died while pledging a fraternity in 2017, have filed a lawsuit against members of Beta Theta Pi for negligence, conspiracy, and wrongful death.

Smith College Agrees to Racial Profiling Reforms

The college, as a part of the agreement with American Civil Liberties Union, will train its staff and roll out other policies concerning diversity and bias.

University of Southern California Announces Initiative to Curb Sexual Violence

The university is expanding its online training module, “Think About It,” and hiring a prevention specialist to combat sexual assault and harassment on its campus.

Cornish College Reduces Tuition Fee by 20 Percent

The college is reducing tuition from its current $40,442 to $32,160 for current and new students for the 2019-2010 academic year.

Massachusetts HigherEd Association Criticizes Proposed Title IX Changes

The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts has criticized the education department's new amendments to Title IX.