Policy and Legal Affairs

The COVID data is positive, so why is one university still masking?

As pandemic numbers improve, making the right decisions on face coverings can be a Catch-22 for higher ed leaders.

With big money on the line, universities adopt COVID-19 employee vaccine rules

Contracted workers are being told to comply with Biden's mandate, but some institutions are holding out.

University of Kentucky suspends fraternity activities after death of student

An investigation into how Thomas Hazelwood, an 18-year-old 'new member', died is ongoing.

The 11 groups most impacted if free community college is canceled

Two-year institutions and students are holding out hope that key portion of Biden plan can be saved, though it is unlikely.

Should universities keep safe COVID approach or ease up this winter?

Several items will be its on the University of New Haven's planning checklists, including international students, exemptions.

Are COVID-19 case counts tied to off-campus activity at colleges?

Making the distinction is difficult, but institutions could be protected 'islands' given mandates and mitigation strategies.

Reports: Free community college tuition out of Biden’s social spending plan

In the Dems' effort to get the multi-trillion proposal approved, they may be leaving out a crucial piece to help families, students.

University of North Carolina did not discriminate in admissions, judge rules

Students for Fair Admissions' claims are denied, but it plans to appeal and has another pending against Harvard University.

Ransomware risk: 6 steps colleges can take to help prevent cyberattacks

Why having proper assessments in place and having a team to lean on is so important to handling potential breaches.

1 dead, 7 injured in second shooting at Grambling State in a week

The university has canceled classes for Monday and Tuesday after the latest incident occurred during homecoming.

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