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8 indicted in Bowling Green State University sophomore’s alleged hazing death

One university student was charged with first-degree involuntary manslaughter.

Boston College president facing criticism after allegations of sexual assault surface about former priest

Members of the Boston College community sent complaints beginning in the 1997-98 academic year to University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., accusing Rev. Ted Dziak, S.J., a Jesuit at BC from 1990 to 1998, of inappropriate conduct with students.

Pennsylvania System of Higher Education sets plans in motion to combine 6 schools into 2

The vote, a historic one, sets in motion a 60-day public comment process in advance of a final vote in July.

Connecticut College announces largest gift in college’s history

Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron announced the largest gift in the college’s history: $30 million to boost financial aid, athletics and the campus.

Florida tuition breaks part of higher-education deal reached by lawmakers

The bill offers in-state tuition to out-of-state students whose grandparents live in Florida and creates a “buy one, get one free” waiver for students who enroll in programs aligned to the state’s economic and workforce needs.

Biden lifts COVID-19 travel restrictions for Chinese students, providing a lifeline to U.S. colleges

“Students seeking to commence studies in the fall [from] countries affected by a geographic COVID-19 restriction may now qualify for a National Interest Exception. This includes qualified applicants who have been present in Brazil, China, Iran, or South Africa,” the State Department said in a statement.

Florida Legislature: Public records exemption for higher ed leadership hopefuls dies in Senate

The bill sought to shield the release of “personal identifying information” about candidates applying to be college or university presidents.

Florida colleges, universities could sponsor charter schools

State colleges currently are permitted to work with school districts to develop charter schools that offer secondary education and an option for students to receive associate degrees upon graduation.

Student-led climate strike urges UW-Madison to divest from fossil fuels

More than 100 students gathered on campus for an Earth Week Climate Strike, pressuring UW-Madison and the Wisconsin Foundation & Alumni Association to divest from fossil fuels.

Both parties back bill for image rights for college athletes

It is the third bill related to NIL compensation in college sports to be introduced during this Congress, but the first with support from Democrats and Republicans. Six other lawmakers have signed onto the bill, three from each party.

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