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An accomplished student and athlete at George Mason University was not accepted to any sororities at the university. Her sister Lillie believes this is because she has Down syndrome. Accepting a woman with a disability to a chapter isn't an act of charity, it brings diversity and promotes inclusion, Lillie Heigl wrote in her letter to the head of the university's Greek life.

University Student with Down Syndrome Rejected by Sororities

September 25, 2018 11:54 AM

by Susan Dutca

An accomplished student and athlete at George Mason University was not accepted to any sororities at the university. Her sister Lillie believes this is because she has Down syndrome. "Accepting a

Nike gear will not be worn by athletes at The College of the Ozarks following the company's latest ads featuring Colin Kaepernick, claiming it would choose its country over company. According to the college president, in their new ad campaign, we believe Nike executives are promoting an attitude of division and disrespect toward America.

Colleges Drop Nike over Controversial Kaepernick Ad

September 11, 2018 12:15 PM

by Susan Dutca

Nike gear will not be worn by athletes at The College of the Ozarks following the company's latest ads featuring Colin Kaepernick, claiming it would "choose its country over company." According to

Hundreds of colleges are short of space for housing students and some are already turning study lounges into dorm rooms, doubles into triples, and triples into quads. Others are being forced to house students in off-campus apartments and hotels and offer discounts to anyone willing to live in a more-remote dorm.

College Housing Shortage Prompts Request for Professors' Help

September 4, 2018 4:21 PM

by Susan Dutca

Hundreds of colleges are short of space for housing students and some are already turning study lounges into dorm rooms, doubles into triples, and triples into quads. Others are being forced to house

University of Louisiana at Lafayette students are outraged over a $999 online textbook for an introductory accounting course. University officials argue that the costly book was just a placeholder that no one would actually pay. Some students went as far as to theorize that the UL-Lafayette accounting department may have a financial arrangement with Wiley that means they make more money from college bookstore sales.

$1,000 Online Text Book Infuriates ULL Students

August 28, 2018 11:47 AM

by Susan Dutca

University of Louisiana at Lafayette students are outraged over a $999 online textbook for an introductory accounting course. University officials argue that the costly book was just a "placeholder"

Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is repealing an Obama-era regulation that forced for-profit colleges to prove that the students they enroll are able to attain gainful employment. The rule was created to police and punish for-profit college programs that left graduates with heavy debt compared to their incomes.

Gainful Employment Giving Way to "Transparency for All Colleges"?

August 14, 2018 10:31 AM

by Susan Dutca

Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is repealing an Obama-era regulation that forced for-profit colleges to prove that the students they enroll are able to attain "gainful employment." The

Derrick Rose is looking to help three worthy students live out their college dreams through his Rose Scholars Program by offering awards ranging from $20,000 to $200,000. Although Rose wasn't much of a student, he hope(s) to provide students a path to college that was not previously available to them.

The Rose Scholars Program - NBA Star Gives Back

August 7, 2018 1:26 PM

by Susan Dutca

Derrick Rose is looking to help three worthy students live out their college dreams through his Rose Scholars Program by offering awards ranging from $20,000 to $200,000. Although Rose wasn't much of

Colleges and universities nationwide are continuing to cut ties to John Schnatter, the founder of Papa John's Pizza, after he used a racial slur to describe black people. Even after resigning and issuing an apology, Schnatter accused the board for not doing any investigation and acting solely on rumor and innuendo.

Colleges Cut Ties with Papa John's Founder over Alleged Racist Remarks

July 19, 2018 11:49 AM

by Susan Dutca

Colleges and universities nationwide are continuing to cut ties to John Schnatter, the founder of Papa John's Pizza, after he used a racial slur to describe black people. Even after resigning and

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that Marquette University wrongfully suspended a political science professor after he criticized a graduate student over a discussion on gay marriage. It also ordered the university to reinstate him and pay damages immediately. The court's 4-2 decision in favor of professor John McAdams determined that Marquette violated McAdams' academic freedom as defined in his contract.

Supreme Court Rules for Professor in Viral Blog Case

July 10, 2018 3:12 PM

by Susan Dutca

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that Marquette University wrongfully suspended a political science professor after he criticized a graduate student over a discussion on gay marriage. It also

An Elon University student has filed a lawsuit against the university alleging unfair suspension following an off-campus fight with the son of one of the university's largest donors. According to the lawsuit, Spencer Schar had assaulted two women and punched another man before Samuel Shaw intervened, but Schar faced a lighter suspension.

Elon U Sued by Student for Alleged Discrimination

June 19, 2018 1:13 PM

by Susan Dutca

An Elon University student has filed a lawsuit against the university alleging unfair suspension following an off-campus fight with the son of one of the university's largest donors. According to the

Five of the fifteen students who were suspended from Syracuse University for up to two years after they appeared in an extremely racist and offensive video have turned around to sue the university, claiming that the videos were private and taken out of context. A free-speech advocacy group, FIRE, is supporting the Theta Tau fraternity members against the kitchen-sink discipline.

University Suspends 15 Fraternity Members over Discriminatory, Sexual Videos

June 12, 2018 11:51 AM

by Susan Dutca

Five of the fifteen students who were suspended from Syracuse University for up to two years after they appeared in an "extremely racist" and "offensive" video have turned around to sue the

News Articles About College Life

University Student with Down Syndrome Rejected by Sororities

Colleges Drop Nike over Controversial Kaepernick Ad

College Housing Shortage Prompts Request for Professors' Help

$1,000 Online Text Book Infuriates ULL Students

Gainful Employment Giving Way to "Transparency for All Colleges"?

The Rose Scholars Program - NBA Star Gives Back

Colleges Cut Ties with Papa John's Founder over Alleged Racist Remarks

Supreme Court Rules for Professor in Viral Blog Case

Elon U Sued by Student for Alleged Discrimination

University Suspends 15 Fraternity Members over Discriminatory, Sexual Videos

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