Iranian Student Who Removed Clothes in Public to Protest Assault Won't Face Charges After Being Declared Mentally Ill
Ahoo Daryaei, who drew global attention after stripping down to her undergarments to protest Iran's dress law, will not face charges after authorities deemed her mentally unwell.
MIT Eliminates Tuition for Families Earning Under $200K, Will Cover All Costs for Low-Income Students
MIT, one of the top-ranked universities in the world, will cover tuition for undergraduate students from American families with incomes under $200,000.
Texas University Forced to Remove the Words 'Gender,' 'Race,' and 'Class' from Course Names After State Ban on Diversity Programs
A Texas university removed terms like "race" and "gender" from course titles and descriptions to align with a new state law.
California Steakhouse Staff On 'Last Nerve' After Thieves Run Off With Bizarre Score for 5th Time
A $250 embroidered rug outside a steakhouse at the Madonna Inn in California was stolen for the fifth time on Saturday, and management is fed up.
Texas Governor Bans Public Universities from Increasing Tuition 'To Ease the Financial Burden on Our Students'
Texas Governor Greg Abbott extends a tuition freeze at public universities through 2027.
Anonymous Protesters Cover University Campus in 'Wanted' Posters Labeling Jewish Professors as War Criminals
Anonymous "wanted" posters targeting Jewish professors at the University of Rochester have sparked controversy.
Top University Tells Lawmaker to Look Elsewhere for Interns After Anti-Trans Remarks
A top university said that they will no longer be referring students to a lawmaker's office for internships after he made transphobic remarks last week.
University in Home Town of English Literature Legends Stops Teaching English Literature Due to Lack of Interest
A UK university will discontinue its English literature degree due to lack of student interest despite its location in the historic heart of English literature.
Preachers with 'Women Are Property' Signs Show Up at Texas University After Trump Election Win
Texas State University is under fire after two unaffiliated protestors displayed offensive signs about women and gender roles on campus.
Convicted Terrorist Behind Deadly Synagogue Bombing to Teach Social Justice at Prestigious Canadian University
Carleton University faces intense backlash after hiring a convicted terrorist to teach a course on social justice.
Christian Nodal Receives Important Award From Harvard University
The young Mexican singer was recognized for his association with Mexican students at Harvard.
Texas Lawmakers 'Shocked' Over Bombshell Report That Texas University Used Dead Bodies for Research without Consent
Reps. Jasmine Crockett and Marc Veasey noted that death investigators are required by state law to submit that a effort has been made to contact family.
Russian University Course on 'Satanic Western Civilization' to Be Taught at School Led by Man Nicknamed 'Putin's Brain'
A Russian University will be introducing a "Westernology" course aimed at exploring the "satanic Western civilisation".
University Drops Course on Racism Taught by Whites-Only Faculty
A Lisbon university has suspended a postgraduate program on racism after the public became outraged at the lack of diversity among the faculty.
Kansas Professor In Trouble After Calling for Men Who Won't Vote for a Woman President to Be Lined Up and Shot
A video circulating online of a University of Kansas staff member violently denouncing men who wouldn't vote for a female presidential candidate has resulted in the staff member being placed on administrative leave.
Some U.S. Schools Are Reportedly Cashing In on Degrees That Double as Work Visas for International Students
Schools compete for students by making requirements as flexible as possible, raising concerns that lax standards could jeopardize their immigration status.
Inside the University Course Teaching Economics Through Taylor Swift: 'It's Really Inspiring'
The course was supposed to be a one-time thing, but American University already has plans to offer "Swiftonomics" again in the spring due to immense interest.
University Student Expelled After 'Accidentally' Stabbing Ex-Boyfriend Sues School for Violating Her Civil Rights
CU Boulder is being sued by a former student who alleges that her expulsion was biased and that her rights were violated after she accidentally stabbed her ex.
From Wage Disparities to Nationality: Five Key Facts to Know About Latinas and Higher Education in the U.S.
Here's what you should know about the current state of Latinas in higher education
Hispanic and Black People Likely to Pursue Higher Education Despite Setbacks and Barriers
While Blacks and Hispanics are among the groups most likely to consider stopping their studies, they are more likely than Whites and Asians to consider reenrolling after leaving their studies, a Gallup and the Lumina Foundation report found out
College Enrollment of Latino Students Doubles the National Average in Fall 2023 Semester
Secondary education institutions saw a 4.2 percent increase in enrollment of Latino students in this period. They also showed higher rates in other programs
Latino Graduation Gap Widens, 6.2M College Degrees Needed by 2030 to Catch up With White Students
Despite increasing college enrollment for Latinos, only 28 percent of them hold a college degree compared to 48 percent of white adults
University Of Georgia Football Player, Team Staff Member Killed In Car Crash After Victory Celebration
A University of Georgia football player and team staff member were killed in a car crash after the team's championship victory celebration.
Frat Parties Suspended At Cornell University After Students Report Being Drugged, Sexually Abused
Authorities reported Monday that frat parties at Cornell University were suspended after at least four students complained of being drugged and another of being sexually attacked at fraternity-affiliated off-campus houses.
Student Kills Herself After University Email Mistakenly Informed Her That She Failed An Exam
A student reportedly killed herself after she received a university email wrongfully telling her that she failed an exam.
Strained Relationship: China Cautions International Students Of Possible 'Racist Incidents' In Australia
China's education ministry has issued an advisory to its international students and those aspiring to study abroad in July to reconsider the risks of studying in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prince William And Kate Middleton’s First Meeting Wasn’t At The University, Biographer Reveals
It has been common knowledge that Prince William and Kate Middleton first met when they attended the University of St. Andrews. However, new information has revealed that this may not actually be the case.
'Catch An Illegal Immigrant,' University Of Texas At Austin Student Group Game, Gets Canceled After Uproar
The game, which would have seen Young Conservative club members "catching" other club members wearing signs that said "illegal immigrant" to collect a $25 gift certificate, has been cancelled amid pressure from university officials and condemnation from students and Texas Democrats.
Cornell University Cancels Fall Men's Lacrosse Schedule Due To Hazing Of Underclassmen
A year removed from a trip to the NCAA Division I semifinals, Cornell University announced that the upcoming fall season has been cancelled due to hazing of underclassmen.
Junot Díaz Degree: Writer Earns Honorary Doctorate From Brown University
Junot Díaz added another success to his list: He earned an honorary doctorate from Brown University.