Latest Education Headlines
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False Reports of Campus Shooters Led to Lockdowns at Universities
Aug 26 2025 // False reports of active shooters at Villanova University and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga on Thursday led to panic and temporary lockdowns at the two campuses as they kicked off their fall semesters. In...
‘What About Legacy Admissions?’ Critics Ask as Trump Presses Colleges for Merit
Aug 22 2025 // As President Donald Trump attempts to reshape college admissions, he’s promising a new era of fairness, with an emphasis on merit and test scores and a blind eye toward diversity. Yet the Republican president’s...
Transgender Runner Sues NCAA and College for Removal From Track Team
Aug 21 2025 // Long-distance runner Evie Parts has sued the NCAA and Swarthmore College as well as members of its athletic department, saying they illegally removed her from the track team because she is a transgender...
Judge Strikes Down Trump Guidance Against DEI at Schools and Colleges
Aug 19 2025 // A federal judge last Thursday struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the nation’s schools and universities. In her ruling, U.S. District Judge...
Texas Students Injured in School Bus Rollover Crash
Aug 15 2025 // A Texas school bus carrying more than 40 students on Wednesday rolled over after veering off a rural road on the first day of class, injuring multiple students, authorities said. At least one person has life-threatening...
Columbia University Hack Affected 870,000 People, Included Some Health Data
Aug 11 2025 // A recent breach of Columbia University’s computer systems compromised personal information of about 870,000 people, including students and applicants, according to the school’s reports to state officials in the...
Hacked Columbia University Data Includes Banking Numbers, GPAs
Aug 5 2025 // The financial information and academic performance of Columbia University students and alumni were stolen in a recent breach, according to a Bloomberg News review of some of the pilfered data. The data includes bank...
Brown University Reaches $50 Million Deal With White House to Restore Funds
Jul 31 2025 // Brown University has reached an agreement with President Donald Trump’s administration to restore research funding, becoming the latest elite university to strike a deal in the White House’s campaign to remake...
University Faces Scrutiny Over Chinese Scientists’ Smuggling of Biological Materials
Jul 16 2025 // The University of Michigan is under federal scrutiny after two Chinese scientists linked to the school were separately charged with smuggling biological materials into the United States. The Education Department on Tuesday...
Trump Administration Targets George Mason University in Anti-DEI Campaign
Jul 14 2025 // The Trump administration last Thursday opened a civil rights investigation into the hiring practices at George Mason University, expanding a national campaign against diversity policies to Virginia’s largest public...
Barnard College Settles Lawsuit Brought by Jewish Students
Jul 9 2025 // Barnard College has settled a lawsuit that accused the college of not doing enough to combat antisemitism on campus, agreeing to a litany of demands that include banning masks at protests and refusing to meet or negotiate...
Cannabis Retailers Must Face College Athlete’s Psychosis Claims
Jun 30 2025 // A former champion college athlete and aspiring Olympian known for his prowess in track and field events has advanced his lawsuit that blames cannabis retailers for his cannabis-induced psychosis that led to a suicide...
College Team Physicians Wary of Greater Liability Risk With Athletes Making Money
Jun 25 2025 // The professionalization of college sports has prompted concern among team physicians that they will be exposed to a greater risk of being sued by athletes who claim a poor outcome from treatment caused them to lose future...
Baptist College in Georgia Places President on Leave as it Probes Sex Abuse Claims
Jun 10 2025 // A Baptist college in northeast Georgia has placed its president on leave while it investigates whether he ignored claims that a former administrator was abusing students. Trustees at Truett McConnell University in...
Ohio High School Lacrosse Player Dies From Injuries Suffered During Game
May 12 2025 // An Ohio high school lacrosse player died Thursday from injuries he suffered during a lacrosse game. The family of Dylan Veselic announced his death in a message posted to the Bay Village High School lacrosse team’s X...
New York School District Sues Two Insurers Over Coverage for Child Victim Claims
May 8 2025 // A Long Island school district is accusing two insurers of ducking their responsibilities to defend and indemnify it against lawsuits by former students claiming they were sexually abused by an elementary school teacher...
California Labor Commissioner Cites University and Contractors
May 7 2025 // The California Labor Commissioner’s Office cited Pepperdine University and four janitorial contractors after an investigation reportedly found violations of state janitorial registration laws. The labor commissioner...
Uvalde Approves $2M Settlement for Families of Elementary School Shooting Victims
Apr 28 2025 // City leaders in Uvalde, Texas, approved a $2 million settlement for families of the victims of the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting, marking the first time one of the myriad lawsuits has led to financial...
Dallas Area Reports First Measles Case, in Middle School Child
Apr 25 2025 // A middle schooler in the Dallas-Fort Worth area has tested positive for measles, the first known case in the urban area, a health official from Collin County confirmed. The young person is located in Lucas, about 30 miles...
Baltimore City School District Reports Cyber Incident
Apr 24 2025 // Baltimore City public school officials are dealing with a cybersecurity incident that occurred on February 13. Officials said that criminal actors appear to have gained unauthorized access to documents with information...
