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University of Hawaii Agricultural Program Receives $2 Million Pledge

The University of Hawaii at Mānoa received a $2 million pledge to support the GoFarm Hawaii program, which assists struggling farmers across the country while promoting agricultural sustainability.

White Privilege? Georgia Lawmaker Surveys How State Colleges Teach US History

A Georgian lawmaker has launched a probe into the curricula of colleges and universities across the state, asking if any of the schools are educating students about white privilege or oppression in the teaching of US history.

University of Illinois UC to Discontinue Proctorio Over Privacy Concerns

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will no longer use remote-proctoring software Proctorio after complaints from students and faculty citing privacy and accessibility issues.

16 New Schools Join ‘Grow with Google HBCU Career Readiness Program’

Sixteen new colleges and universities have joined Google’s “Grow with Google HBCU Career Readiness Program” — an initiative tailored to prepare Black students for the workforce. 

Columbia University Students Begin Tuition Strike, Demand Lower Costs

Increasingly dissatisfied with Columbia University’s coronavirus measures, more than 1,000 students refused to pay tuition for this current semester until certain demands are met.

UH Maui Installs 3,300 Solar Panels, Becomes ‘Net-Zero’ Campus

The University of Hawai’i Maui College has installed more than 3,300 solar panels on campus, reducing reliance on fossil fuels by an estimated 100 percent.

Montana Legislature Hears Bill on Campus Free Speech

The Montana House Judiciary Committee heard a bill that proposes to ban “free-speech zones” at public universities across the state.

These States Have the Highest Student Debt

Student loan averages differ greatly across the US, with students in Washington, DC owing about $54,982 while North Dakota is ranked last with an average loan balance of $28,402.