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UNebraska Changes Mascot Gesture Linked to White Power

The University of Nebraska at Lincoln has altered its cartoon mascot, Herbie Husker, to remove a gesture that has been co-opted by white supremacists. 

Michigan Students Wrongly Promised Full Tuition Receive it

Despite wrongly notifying students that they had received full-ride scholarships, a Michigan school decided to go ahead and pay their tuition anyway.

‘Grandfather,’ ‘Ninja,’ and ‘Crazy’ Among UW’s List of ‘Problematic’ Words

The University of Washington has released a language guide listing words that it considers “problematic.”

UMichigan to Pay $490M in Sexual Abuse Settlement

The University of Michigan will pay $490 million to settle claims of sexual harassment against a former football team doctor.

Arizona GOP Greenlights Bill Allowing Guns on Campus

Republican lawmakers in Arizona approved legislation requiring public universities to allow concealed weapon permit carriers to bring guns on campus. 

US Largest Catholic University Gives Students Nine Gender Options

DePaul University, the largest Catholic institution in the US, upgraded its web portal to include nine gender identity options.

California Offers Compensation for Student Volunteer Hours

California Governor Gavin Newsom has launched a new program to help struggling students pay for college in exchange for community service. 

UMichigan President Dismissed Over Affair With Employee

The University of Michigan removed President Mark Schlissel for having an alleged affair with another university employee.