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.

Tuberville: ‘Left-wing activists’ using higher ed to advance agenda

In a Tuesday floor speech, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) lamented the state of higher education in the United States.

Supreme Court temporarily declines to block order requiring Yeshiva University to recognize LGBTQ student club

The Supreme Court declined the university's request on Wednesday in a 5-4 vote.

Pressurized case that detonated at Northeastern had note railing against Facebook, virtual reality, report says

A Northeastern University staff member is being treated for minor injuries after a package delivered to the Boston campus detonated while they were opening it, according to the school.

Texts reveal Brett Favre may have received help securing welfare funding for Southern Miss. stadium

Text messages entered Monday into the state’s ongoing civil lawsuit over the welfare scandal reveal that former Gov. Phil Bryant pushed to make NFL legend Brett Favre’s volleyball idea a reality.

Notre Dame of Maryland University to become fully co-ed for first time in more than 125 years

Notre Dame of Maryland University will become a fully co-ed institution in fall 2023, admitting men to its undergraduate programs for the first time in more than 125 years, the school said.

Dear Mr. President: Please cut student loan forgiveness

A joint letter from 22 U.S. governors addresses their concerns surrounding Biden's student debt cancellation plan, arguing that it places the burden of debt on the taxpayer.

Seattle Pacific University is imploding, lawsuit argues

Seattle Pacific University’s policy against hiring people in same-sex relationships is not only discriminatory, it is causing the institution to implode.

US feds open probe into alleged antisemitism at University of Vermont

The US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has opened a formal investigation into alleged anti-Jewish discrimination at the University of Vermont.

Oregon State University’s new president interested in online program growth

President Jayathi Murthy takes over as the first permanent leader since F. King Alexander resigned under pressure, shortly into his tenure.

Elon Musk’s ex is selling his signed college photos and birthday card to pay for stepson’s tuition

You can now purchase a piece of Elon Musk’s college-era past, including photos of him goofing off, and a signed birthday card he gave an ex-girlfriend.

Eastern Michigan University, faculty make deal ending strike

Striking Eastern Michigan University faculty members returned to their classrooms Monday, after their union reached an agreement with the university to end a walkout that started last week.

Thousands sign petition defending Carnegie Mellon University professor whose tweet about dying queen went viral

Nearly 4,000 people have signed a petition defending Uju Anya whose viral tweet about a dying queen Elizabeth II — wishing her “excruciating” pain.

The reformer: Can Ben Sasse and the Republicans fix higher education?

Ben Sasse, the junior United States senator from Nebraska, has written tens of thousands of words about education policy, but his philosophy can perhaps best be summed up in 10 words: “We need more folks to fall in love with learning.”

Princeton University will cover costs for students whose families earn below $100K

Undergraduate students whose household income is less than $100,000 will not have to pay anything to attend Princeton University, the school announced Thursday in its new financial aid policy.

Oberlin College begins payment of $36.59 million to Gibson’s Bakery after Ohio Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal

Nearly six years after a shoplifting incident exploded into controversy, Oberlin College has announced that it has begun the payment of $36.59 million to Gibson's Bakery.