Harvard University has agreed to a settlement of $53 million related to illegal activities by its former morgue manager. This comes after a court’s approval on Tuesday. The manager, Cedric Lodge, had stolen and sold body parts intended for scientific research. He was sentenced to eight years in prison in December following a guilty plea […]
For years, colleges in the United States have stood at the epicenter of cultural debates. Surprisingly, some ardent critics of these institutions are former believers in their missions. A notable example is Tyler Austin Harper, a staff writer at The Atlantic and a previous professor at Bates College, who shared his changed perspective in a […]
About eight years ago, Tessa Davis received a call from her son’s school outside Little Rock, Arkansas. Her son, identified as C, had reportedly grabbed a girl’s jacket and twisted it, possibly attempting to choke her. Given his prior misbehavior, the school presented Davis with two choices: suspend C for three days or allow the […]
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is taking legal action against Vermont, Connecticut, and New York. The lawsuit concerns state laws that allegedly give tuition benefits to undocumented immigrants over American citizens. Fox News correspondent David Spunt provides details on this issue. In another legal development, unions and advocacy groups have filed a lawsuit against new […]
Some student loan borrowers are finding their wait for debt relief prolonged. The Trump administration confirmed the reversal of certain Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) credits that were previously applied to their accounts. The Department of Education reported that this affects those pursuing PSLF, which forgives remaining federal student debt for qualifying government and nonprofit […]
Allegations Against Penn State Fraternities Prosecutors have brought serious charges against a group involved in drug activities at Penn State University. This group comprised individuals including current and former students. The alleged activities took place at the Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi fraternity houses. August 18, 2026, 2:49 p.m. EDT The Penn State campus, located […]
Jason Arday, a notable sociologist, built his career examining race, inequality, and education. His work became deeply intertwined with his personal narrative. In 2023, he became the youngest Black professor appointed at Cambridge University. Tragically, Arday passed away on August 14 at the age of 41 amid allegations of plagiarism and embellishment in his biography. […]
The Clark County Education Association is showing significant interest in enhancing student learning. This is part of a broader effort to foster student achievement through thoughtful reform. The engagement from the education union reflects a strategic shift towards practical incentives that drive positive changes in education. At the beginning of the academic year, students in […]
For the first time in Chicago’s history, all 21 seats on the school board will appear on the November ballot. The transition from a board of seven mayoral appointees is underway, with a current mix of 10 elected and 11 appointed members. This change is part of a two-year shift toward a fully elected board. […]
Accounting organizations and employers face challenges with recruiting and a shrinking pipeline. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates an average of 124,200 openings for accountants and auditors annually from 2024 to 2034, with a 5% employment growth rate over the decade. Many openings fill positions left by retiring workers or those changing careers, not from […]