Dogs, cats, birds, hedgehogs, hamsters amphibians, small reptiles and other 'non-exotic' pets are now permitted to live in designated rooms at Shenandoah University.

Under the new rules, college athletes would be permitted to participate in name, image and likeness (NIL) activities that are "consistent with the law of the state where the school is located." Athletes may use professional service providers for their NIL activities.

The legal threat to Optional Practical Training (OPT) in STEM fields has returned. U.S. universities wasted no time defending the ability of international students to work up to 36 months in a STEM specialty on OPT, viewing it as vital to attracting students and retaining talent in America.

People could have concealed weapons on Montana's public college campuses if they have firearms training and keep the guns holstered or locked in their rooms, with an exception for self-defense, under a policy proposed by the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education.