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New Bill Gives Student Athletes Right to Unionize Through Employment

A new Congressional bill will reclassify college athletes as employees at the public institutions they attend to give them the right to unionize.

Wilberforce University Forgives Student Loans

Wilberforce University is wiping around $375,000 in student loan debt off its books for the classes of 2020 and 2021.

Donor Helps Black Athletes Earn College Degrees With Scholarship

An anonymous donor hopes to motivate more Black student-athletes at a high school in Georgia to get a college education by paying their tuition in exchange for high grades.

Two Arizona Schools Receive Grant to Train Future Navajo Water Scientists

The US Department of Agriculture has granted the University of Arizona and Diné College a total of $500,000 to train Navajo Nation college students to become future water scientists.

New York Organizes Scholarship Raffle for Vaccinated Teenagers

New York's governor unveiled the “Get a Shot to Make Your Future” initiative for teenagers who have not yet been vaccinated for COVID-19 to win a full scholarship to a SUNY or CUNY college.

Tennessee State to Offer Coding Classes in Two African Countries

Historically Black Tennessee State University, known for offering coding classes at over 30 universities across the United States, has announced that they will begin offering these classes in Africa.

Christian Group Sues University of Alabama Over Permit to Speak Rule

A conservative Christian group has filed a lawsuit against the University of Alabama's administration due to a rule that, they allege, infringes upon students’ rights to free speech.

ProctorU Ditches AI-Only Exam Integrity Services

The remote software company ProctorU will stop offering universities proctoring services that rely solely on artificial intelligence to monitor tests.