A second lawsuit alleges that administrators at Lake Superior College retaliated against an employee who voiced concerns about a welding byproduct. Poorly maintained filtration systems could mean there were improperly high levels at the downtown building of hexavalent chromium, a compound used in electroplating, stainless steel production, and other "hot work." The compound is listed […]
About half of West Virginia University's academic programs are up for review as a financial crunch has pushed the school to size up what it can and can't afford. During a Campus Conversation this week, officials said 47 percent of academic programs have been identified for review. About the same number, 48 percent, of academic units are […]
Northwestern fired coach Pat Fitzgerald on Monday amid a hazing scandal that called into question his leadership of the program and damaged the university's reputation after it mishandled its response to the allegations. "The hazing included forced participation, nudity and sexualized acts of a degrading nature, in clear violation of Northwestern policies and values," Northwestern […]
The private college did not meet the criteria for its "resource base" due to unstable finances that include a lack of plans to balance the school's budget and reduce debt, according to HLC, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The college has until Oct. 1, 2024, to submit a filing confirming […]
From officials requesting trans student medical records to death threats, some LGBQT+ supporters show their commitment to building inclusive spaces and a core maintenance of values.
Confidence in the higher education system has dropped by double-digit numbers among all groups, except for Democrats, who were one point shy, Gallup found.
At least 33 data breaches have been disclosed so far, affecting more than 17.5 million people 200 organizations, many of them colleges, universities and related organizations.
Berkeley and Cornell climbed 7 and 17 spots, respectively, to make the shortlist. MIT sits at #1 for the 12th time in the 20 editions of Quacquarelli Symonds' world ranking.
At least seven different schools in the region have announced or consummated mergers in the past six years. From the perspective of administrators, this makes sense. It's been a rough time for smaller universities or colleges, which are buffeted by declining enrollment, lower alumni donations, and dwindling endowments. As they lose the ability to dedicate […]
Clemson University has announced that TikTok will be banned from campus networks starting on July 10th. TikTok will no longer be available through the campus network both wired and Eduroam (Wi-Fi). Faculty, staff, and students will still be able to access the application on their private carrier data networks. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster banned […]
