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UCincinnati, Xavier Start Heartwarming ‘Crosstown Tip War’

The basketball rivalry between the University of Cincinnati and Xavier University took a wholesome turn when it started a crosstown “tip-off” challenge benefiting local restaurants struggling during the pandemic.

UMiami Greek Organizations Host Pool Parties as COVID Surges

Pool parties are raging at the University of Miami, where fraternities and sororities have been throwing caution to the wind, flouting the school’s social distancing protocols since classes began two weeks ago.

UIowa College of Dentistry to Change Policy on Political Mass Emails

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry will start introducing changes to its mass emailing practices, particularly for faculty members sending politically-themed mass emails to students.

LSU Under Investigation for ‘Mishandled’ Sexual Misconduct Cases

The US Department of Education is investigating alleged campus safety law violations at Louisiana State University after the school’s alleged failure to properly handle sexual harassment complaints.

United Steelworkers Call Out University of Pittsburgh Anti-Union Efforts

The United Steelworkers is calling on the University of Pittsburgh to stop trying to undermine the creation of a union for graduate students and faculty at the school.

Lyon College Student Found Dead, Family Suspects Foul Play

A 19-year-old student at Lyon College was found dead inside his dorm room on Saturday. While still waiting for the autopsy results, his family suspects the death is the result of a hazing event gone wrong.

Virginia House Bill to Offer Scholarships to Descendants of Enslaved Workers

The Virginia state legislature has passed a bill calling for five public colleges and universities in the state to offer college scholarships to the descendants of enslaved workers.

Justice Department Drops Discrimination Lawsuit Against Yale

The Justice Department has dropped a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration against Yale University which alleged the school discriminated against Asian-American and White applicants in its undergraduate admissions process.