Micah Ward

Micah Ward is a University Business staff writer. He recently earned his master’s degree in Journalism at the University of Alabama. He spent his time during graduate school working on his master’s thesis. He’s also a self-taught guitarist who loves playing folk-style music.

Simmons University cancels class led by controversial former Harvard preceptor David Kane

Less than two weeks after former Harvard instructor David D. Kane began teaching at Simmons University, the school announced Kane’s class would be canceled and his contract would not be renewed.

Colleges would be required to be more transparent about transfer rules under new bill

Colleges and universities would have to be more forthcoming about their student transfer requirements under a new measure put before Congress on Wednesday by U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro.

Vice President Harris speaks at SC State Fall Convocation

Vice President Kamala Harris helped South Carolina State University welcome its largest freshman class in 15 years Tuesday.

Hazing victim’s family to receive nearly $1 million in settlement from Virginia university

A Virginia school will pay nearly $1 million to the family of a freshman who died after a fraternity hazing incident as part of a settlement agreement.

Why we’re still fascinated by college rankings

Almost 40 years ago, U.S. News & World Report asked more than 1,300 college presidents to rate their peer institutions and published the results in its inaugural “Best Colleges” rankings.

Cal State says it can’t afford a staff wage hike even if Newsom OKs it

A last-minute bill that sailed through the Legislature may leave Cal State University on the hook for nearly $900 million in new costs over the next decade — possibly forcing it to raise tuition for only the second time in more than a decade.

Pandemic did not weaken student trust in higher education overall

Despite major COVID-19 disruptions, a survey study involving more than 8,300 students at 29 colleges and universities revealed that most maintained their trust in their institutions, at least in the early pandemic months.

Interim University of Oregon president condemns anti-Mormon chant from student section: ‘It angers me. It disgusts me.’

Interim president of the University of Oregon Patrick Phillips issued a statement condemning the vulgar, anti-Mormon chant from the student section during last week’s game against BYU.

Clark Co. colleges highlight sexual violence awareness, need for intervention during ‘red zone’ time of year

Colleges in Clark County are raising awareness about sexual violence and continuing bystander intervention education as students enter into the “red zone.”

Yeshiva University puts all student club activities on hold

New York’s Yeshiva University announced Friday that it would put all undergraduate club activities on hold, days after losing a bid to have the US Supreme Court block a court order.

‘Ready to pass the torch’: Stillman College’s first female president to retire

Cynthia Warrick, Stillman College's first female president, will retire after leading the historically Black college for five years.

President pushes back on allegations of antisemitism at University of Vermont

UVM president forcefully denied claims Thursday that administrators failed to address allegations of antisemitism following revelations that federal officials had launched an investigation into the university. 

Emporia State will cut dozens of faculty and staff positions in university restructure

Emporia State University will begin a process of sweeping changes to the university’s program offerings after receiving the all-clear from the Kansas Board of Regents.

Alabama Supreme Court hears Young Americans for Liberty college student free speech case

A campus free speech case brought by a conservative student group at the University of Alabama at Huntsville was heard before the Alabama Supreme Court Thursday.

Gender pay gap hits university faculty

More women scientists work as professors today than at any time in history. But they’re still underpaid relative to their male colleagues with similar publication records.