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Montana University System to get $1M for guns on campus

Brock Tessman, deputy commissioner of academic, research and student affairs, said he couldn’t comment on whether the $1 million was worth the tradeoff. At least one report estimated the cost to implement a concealed carry law in Arizona would cost $3 million for three campuses every year.

Oregon colleges latest to be sued by students over cost of learning during pandemic

Two colleges in Oregon are being sued by three students claiming that they should be reimbursed their tuition fees given the transition to remote learning during the coronavirus pandemic.

USC to pay largest higher education sexual abuse payout in history

The University of Southern California (USC) will pay more than $1 billion to more than 700 victims sexually abused by former gynecologist George Tyndall, in the largest payout in higher education history.

Two Michigan private colleges excel at boosting minority enrollment

Of the 41 private colleges in Michigan, Kalamazoo and Albion have been noted as leaders in their efforts to improve the diversity of their campus, according to Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities.

The future of test-optional college admissions policies

Admissions counselors say there are benefits to dropping the requirement for students to take the SATs and ACTs, but don't see the tests going away completely.

Why it pays to think outside the box on COVID-19 tests (subscription)

Universities and other institutions looking to protect themselves from COVID-19 may benefit from sharing their testing resources with the wider community, a new study suggests.

Georgetown receives $100 million investment to fund scholarships, research

Because of the investment, participants in the National Urban Fellows program will attend tuition free for the 2021-22 academic year.

Michigan State University partners with local community college to strengthen transfer process

Michigan State University and Lansing Community College have formalized a partnership that improves access to a four-year degree, increases student success and helps build a pipeline of talent to meet the needs of the Mid-Michigan economy.

After LSU sexual harassment fallout, higher education officials want tougher policies

Without citing LSU, Commissioner of Higher Education Kim Hunter Reed said that, when there are breakdowns on individual campuses, "we all fail."

MD Gov. signs $577 million settlement bill for state’s historically black universities

“With our economy recovering and our much improved fiscal situation, I’m very pleased that we are now able to take this historic action,” Gov. Hogan said.

Florida International University returning to pre-pandemic schedule

The Miami university is ready to offer a “robust and safe on-campus experience for students,” according to an email sent to students and faculty.

Va. governor orders state agencies, colleges and universities to stop using single-use plastics

Announcing the executive order at the annual Environment Virginia symposium, held virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Northam called it “another step toward sustainability and a cleaner environment.”

College president regrets his ‘passion’ turned into a ‘distraction’

“I am a passionate person who cares deeply about our college and the people we serve — our students, our employees and the residents of the community."

Grounded for spring break, college students talk about who got the shot, and how

It's impossible to know how often college students are getting vaccinated. Rumors of it happening illegitimately are widespread, but many situations aren't so duplicitous upon closer examination, because the vaccinated students are actually eligible.

Colleges short of cash: Sell the campus?

According to news reports, the University of Akron has decided it might sell up to one million square feet of the eight million it owns, the equivalent of one pretty big skyscraper.