UB Staff

Biden bashes University of Idaho policy on contraception: ‘What century are we in?’

President Biden on Tuesday bashed the University of Idaho over its new guidance against offering birth control for students, arguing contraception shouldn’t be controversial in this day and age.

Most students think UK universities protect free speech, survey finds

Most UK students say their universities are places of free speech and debate – although a growing number are aware of free speech being...

Newsom vetoes wage hike for Cal State staff

A last-minute bill that sailed through the Legislature may leave Cal State University on the hook for nearly $900 million.

Harvard College Democrats call for expanded abortion access under student health fee

The Harvard College Democrats published an open letter to Harvard University Health Services on Sunday asking for increased abortion access for students.

‘No idea what we’re going back to’: Hurricane Ian evacuees, utility crews wait in Tallahassee

As Hurricane Ian crashed through the state, Florida State University and Tallahassee Community College, among others in the capital city, are working to recover.

Testing organization ACT settles court case over copyright infringement

A major testing provider has settled a longstanding copyright infringement lawsuit with a former business partner centered in a dispute over their assessment products.

Golden Gate University selling its SF campus

170-year-old school reevaluates its real estate holdings in era of remote learning.

Why aren’t flagship universities enrolling more of their own states’ Black students?

At the University of Georgia, the small percentage of Black students fails to reflect the number of Black high school graduates in the state.

University of Idaho releases memo warning employees that promoting abortion is against state law

Guidance is meant to help employees navigate ‘challenging law,' the university says.

Rutgers University lifts mask requirement in classes, libraries, indoor events

Rutgers University will no longer require face coverings to be worn in classrooms and most other indoor spaces starting Saturday.

James Patterson donates to PEN America, Howard University

Howard University, PEN America and Scholastic Book Clubs are among the latest recipients of donations from James Patterson, the bestselling author.

Ohio higher education aims to connect skilled workers with employers

Ohio’s institutions of higher learning and other training programs respond to the needs of employers, so that Ohio has a pipeline of skilled and available workers, both to keep human capital, and lure businesses to Ohio.

HBCUs are building a new prison-to-college pipeline

Around the country, HBCUs are investing in education for incarcerated or formerly incarcerated people, with the goal of reducing recidivism and building a prison-to-college pipeline.

University of Houston student arrested, charged with arson after Monday night fire in campus dorm

A University of Houston student is accused of intentionally starting a fire Monday night on the fourth floor of a campus dormitory, causing the temporary displacement of dozens of residents.

Judge allows price-fixing lawsuit to proceed against Northwestern, University of Chicago, 14 other prominent universities

A class action lawsuit is moving forward against 16 prominent universities, including Northwestern University and the University of Chicago, accusing them of holding back financial aid to students who qualified.