Colleges Shift View on AI From Banned Tool to Study Partner
Universities are shifting from banning AI to requiring its use in some courses, teaching students to use it as a critical thinking tool and study partner.
FIU Investigates Hateful Messages Linked to GOP Official
Florida International University is investigating alleged hateful and violent messages in a WhatsApp group linked to a Miami-Dade GOP official and FIU law student.
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Colleges Shift View on AI From Banned Tool to Study Partner
Universities are shifting from banning AI to requiring its use in some courses, teaching students to use it as a critical thinking tool and study partner.
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Education
Baton Rouge Schools Plan Three-Year Shift to Later Start Times
East Baton Rouge Parish schools are set to implement a three-year plan for later start times for teens, citing sleep research, despite a bus driver shortage.
Samuel Okoro
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KU Faculty Union Reaches Tentative Agreement
The United Academics of KU and the University of Kansas have reached a tentative agreement on a labor contract, the first ever for the faculty union. The deal includes a minimum salary structure provi
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Crime
Cal Poly Humboldt Student Arrested After Campus Occupation
A Cal Poly Humboldt student has been arrested and at least two others suspended following a 14-hour pro-Palestine occupation of a campus building.
Isaac Thornton
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Education
Michigan Engineering Dean Tapped to Lead Penn State Institute
Karen Thole, Dean of Engineering at the University of Michigan, is leaving to become the inaugural director of Penn State's new National Security Institute.
Javier Delgado
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Science
New Research Triples Known Eukaryotic Proteins in Ancient Microbes
Using advanced 3D modeling, scientists have more than tripled the number of eukaryotic-like proteins found in Asgard archaea, our closest microbial relatives.
Omar Hassan
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Baton Rouge Schools Plan Three-Year Shift to Later Start Times
East Baton Rouge Parish schools are set to implement a three-year plan for later start times for teens, citing sleep research, despite a bus driver shortage.
Javier Delgado•
KU Faculty Union Reaches Tentative Agreement
The United Academics of KU and the University of Kansas have reached a tentative agreement on a labor contract, the first ever for the faculty union. The deal includes a minimum salary structure provi
Javier Delgado•
Michigan Engineering Dean Tapped to Lead Penn State Institute
Karen Thole, Dean of Engineering at the University of Michigan, is leaving to become the inaugural director of Penn State's new National Security Institute.
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Lowell High Teacher Investigated for Inappropriate Test Questions
A veteran math teacher at Lowell High School in San Francisco is under investigation for allegedly including fat-shaming and sexist questions on his Algebra 1 tests, prompting a district-wide inquiry
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Shreveport Schools Pivot to Virtual Learning After Water Main Break
A major water main break in Shreveport has forced numerous public and private schools, along with colleges, to close or switch to virtual learning on Monday, March 2.
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San Jose School District Cuts Managers Amid $8M Deficit
The Alum Rock Union School District in San Jose has approved layoffs for managers and administrators to address a looming $8 million budget deficit for 2026-27.
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Ann Arbor's Guide to Spring Break Without the Crowds
With University of Michigan students on spring break, Ann Arbor residents have a unique opportunity to explore popular local spots without the usual crowds.
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Quakertown School Board Faces Community Anger After Protest Arrests
A Quakertown school board meeting erupted in anger as parents demanded answers about the arrest of five students during a recent protest, which the district now says it tried to cancel due to a 'threa
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Bucks County Schools Announce Closures as Nor'easter Hits
A major nor'easter has forced school districts across Bucks County to close buildings on Monday, February 23, with institutions adopting varied plans from snow days to remote learning.
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NYC Pays Millions for Empty Preschools Amid Surging Demand
New York City is spending millions on over 25 fully-equipped preschools that sit empty, while thousands of families face a severe shortage of affordable childcare.
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Pentagon Severs Academic Ties With Top US Universities
The Pentagon has cut academic ties with nearly two dozen top universities and think tanks, including Yale and Princeton, citing ideological concerns.
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Iowa State SG Impeachment Dismissed Over Rights Violations
Iowa State University's Student Government Judicial Branch has dismissed impeachment proceedings against President Colby Brandt, citing violations of his constitutional rights.
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Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson Dies at 84
Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon and North Carolina A&T alumnus, has died at 84. His legacy of activism, from Greensboro to the global stage, is remembered.
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Pentagon Ends All Military Programs with Harvard University
The Pentagon has severed all ties with Harvard University, ending military training and fellowship programs effective from the 2026-27 academic year.
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Court Overturns Columbia's Sanctions on Hamilton Hall Students
A New York Supreme Court has reversed Columbia University's sanctions against students involved in the 2024 Hamilton Hall occupation, calling them “arbitrary.”
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Lawmakers Demand Video of Columbia Student's ICE Arrest
New York lawmakers are demanding Columbia University and the NYPD release video footage of a student's ICE arrest amid allegations agents posed as police.
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UF Law Dean Defends AG's $100K Teaching Contract
University of Florida's law school dean defended her decision to hire Attorney General James Uthmeier for a controversial $100,000 part-time teaching role.
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Justice Department Sues UCLA Over Antisemitism Allegations
The U.S. Department of Justice has sued the University of California, alleging UCLA failed to protect Jewish and Israeli staff from a hostile environment.
Isaac Thornton•
Judge Pauses Parts of SB 12 for Three Major Texas School Districts
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Houston, Katy, and Plano ISDs from enforcing four key parts of Senate Bill 12 related to DEI and gender identity.
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New Mexico Coach's 41-Year Career Leads to National Honor
After 41 years at Eldorado High School, veteran basketball coach Roy Sanchez has been selected to coach in the prestigious McDonald’s All-American Games.
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Duke Coach Says Staff Punched in UNC Court Storm
Duke's head coach Jon Scheyer alleges his staff were assaulted by fans during a court storming after a loss to UNC, prompting an apology and a $50,000 fine.
David Miller•
Michigan High School Athletes Can Now Sign NIL Deals
The Michigan High School Athletic Association has approved new rules allowing student-athletes to earn money from their name, image, and likeness, effective immediately.
David Chen•
AHSAA Approves Historic Public-Private School Playoff Split
The Alabama High School Athletic Association has voted 13-2 to separate public and private schools for championship playoffs, a historic first in its 104-year history.
David Chen•
Nebraska High School Basketball Polls Announced
The latest Nebraska High School Basketball Coaches Polls for boys' and girls' teams have been released, reflecting performances through mid-January 2026. These weekly rankings, compiled by select coac