Texas A&M President Resigns After Gender Lecture Uproar
Texas A&M University President Mark A. Welsh III has resigned following intense political backlash over a professor's lecture on gender identity.
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Emory University Expands Financial Aid Program
Emory University will offer free tuition to undergraduates from families with annual incomes under $200,000, starting in Fall 2026 with its new program.
UVU Students Return to Campus with Mix of Reverence and Caution
One week after a fatal shooting, Utah Valley University students returned to a campus with enhanced security, extensive support services, and a somber mood.
ACLU Sues Ohio State Over Student Expulsion
The ACLU of Ohio is suing The Ohio State University, alleging the school violated a student's rights by expelling him for his social media posts.
Colorado Students Demand Action on School Safety
Students across the Denver area, including from Columbine High, held walkouts and a rally at the State Capitol to demand legislative action on school safety.
Court Halts Suspension of Students in Loudoun Locker Room Case
A federal judge has paused the suspension of Loudoun County students who were punished after complaining about a transgender student in the boys' locker room.
Hallsville School Board Meets Amid Employee Controversy
The Hallsville School Board is holding its monthly meeting, which follows the recent placement of two employees on paid leave over social media posts.
US Satisfaction With K-12 Education Hits Record Low
Public satisfaction with K-12 education in the U.S. has dropped to a record low of 35%, a new Gallup poll reveals, with few Americans optimistic about its direction.
UC Unions Sue Administration Over Funding Freeze
A coalition of University of California unions and academic groups has sued the Trump administration, alleging an unlawful campaign to control universities using federal funding freezes.
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Boise State Secures Record $7.4M for Semiconductor Center
Boise State University has secured a record $7.4 million NSF grant to create a new semiconductor research and workforce development center.
Wake Forest Offers Free Tuition for NC Students
Wake Forest University will offer free tuition to North Carolina students from families with incomes under $200,000, starting with the Fall 2026 class.
US Faces 5.25 Million Skilled Worker Shortage by 2032
A new report from Georgetown University projects the U.S. will face a shortage of 5.25 million skilled workers by 2032 as educated workers retire.
Hoax Call Triggers Lockdown at Massachusetts High School
A lockdown at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School in Massachusetts was lifted after police determined a threatening call about a bomb was a hoax.
Four Years Since Afghanistan Banned Girls from High School
Four years after Afghanistan's de facto authorities banned girls from high school, over 2.2 million young women remain out of classrooms, facing a future of limited opportunities.
MCPS Adopts New Standardized Emergency Protocol
Montgomery County Public Schools is implementing a new emergency system based on the Standard Response Protocol, featuring five clear actions to enhance safety.
AI Error Leads to Incorrect Scores on 1,400 MCAS Essays
A technical glitch in an AI grading system led to incorrect scores for approximately 1,400 MCAS essays across 145 Massachusetts school districts.
Chicago Charter School Faces Closure Amid Enrollment Decline
EPIC Academy, a Chicago charter school, is set for closure due to a severe enrollment drop of over 53%, causing insurmountable financial pressure.
Ohio State Unveils Free Tuition Programs for Ohioans
Ohio State University announced new programs offering free tuition to qualifying in-state students, including full rides for those with perfect test scores.
False Report of Charlie Kirk Statue at New College Circulates
A false report is circulating online claiming New College of Florida plans a statue for Charlie Kirk after his 'assassination.' Kirk is alive and the story is fabricated.
MA Teachers Union Defends Staff Amid Threats
The Massachusetts Teachers Association is defending educators who are facing death threats after allegedly making negative comments about a deceased activist.
Austin School's Unique Trilingual Program Faces Uncertain Future
Joslin Elementary, home to the Austin school district's only trilingual program, faces potential closure amid budget cuts, sparking concern from parents.
Harvard Research Funding Remains Frozen Despite Court Order
Harvard University researchers are still without millions in federal funding despite a court ruling that deemed a government freeze on grants unconstitutional.
College Instructor Fired After Inflammatory Classroom Remarks
College of the Sequoias terminated a part-time biology instructor after a student recorded him making inflammatory remarks in class wishing death upon a family.
Universities Confront Neutrality Policies After Activist's Killing
University presidents are making exceptions to new institutional neutrality policies to condemn the killing of activist Charlie Kirk, sparking a campus free speech debate.
Duval School Board Weighs Headquarters Relocation Plan
The Duval County School Board is considering a proposal to sell its riverfront headquarters for $20 million and move to a new $14 million facility in Baymeadows.
UC Groups Sue Trump Administration Over UCLA Fine
A coalition of University of California groups has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration over a $1.2B fine and a research funding freeze at UCLA.
US Universities Overhaul Curriculum for AI Integration
Universities across the United States are shifting from banning generative AI to actively integrating it into their curricula and academic policies.
UC Unions Sue Trump Administration Over Funding Threats
A coalition of UC employee unions filed a federal lawsuit to block the Trump administration from suspending grants and imposing a $1.2 billion fine on UCLA.
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Study Finds AI Delegation Increases Dishonest Behavior
A new study reveals people are more likely to cheat when delegating to AI. Machine agents also comply with unethical requests far more often than humans.
Texas Students Depart Universities After Kirk Death Remarks
Two students at Texas State and Texas Tech are no longer enrolled after videos showed them mocking the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.