UC system out-of-state enrollment increases
More than a quarter of UC Berkeley students will not be California residents this year, up from 15% two years ago, reports the Huffington Post.
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Cornell student’s mother files suit in fraternity hazing death
The mother of a 19-year-old Cornell University student who died during an alcohol-related fraternity hazing ritual has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the national fraternity, the Huffington Post…
Rahm Emanuel, Arne Duncan trumpet DREAM Act despite political barriers
Despite the DREAM Act’s low likelihood for Senate passage, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan called for a renewed awareness of the plight of undocumented students in advance…
The weirdest college classes
College is a time to expand your horizons. It is a time to explore things you normally would not explore and learn subjects you never thought you would…
Molloy College student loses scholarship because of rap lyrics on her Facebook wall
A student at Malloy College claims that she lost her scholarship after she posted some rap lyrics on her facebook profile, the Huffington Post reports.
Catholic college puts maternity center on campus
A Catholic college in North Carolina is putting a maternity center on its campus to provide housing for pregnant college students, reports the Huffington Post.
Navy plans to invest over $100 million in STEM education
A United States Navy official recently announced a plan to improve its focus on America's science, technology, engineering and math education (STEM) over the five years, the Huffington…
Mennonite College no longer plays national anthem
Goshen College will no longer play The Star-Spangled Banner at sporting events, school leaders announced, reversing last year's decision to allow the use of the national anthem for…
Students with later classes sleep more, but also get drunk more and get worse grades
Filling next year's schedule with classes that start at 2pm? According to a recent study, students who have later classes sleep longer than their counterparts that don't, but…
The Department of Education, Yale, and the new threat to free speech on campus
Yale University's decision last month to punish a fraternity that made pledges chant offensive slogans was heralded by some as a blow against sexual harassment in the college…