Michigan — Judge Rules to Let ‘Annoying’ Student Back on Campus in Free-Speech Suit – The Chronicle of Higher Education
Lane Community College recently became the center of a legal dispute surrounding campus speech after administrators decided to ban an outspoken student who strongly protested budget cuts and program reductions. The student, Richard Riordan, responded to institutional changes by delivering…
Michigan — How Trump’s Admissions-Data Push Burdened Colleges – The Chronicle of Higher Education
The article highlights the significant challenges faced by colleges due to the Trump administration’s mandate for seven years of admissions data, part of the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) as the Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS). This requirement…
Citing Misconceptions, University of Michigan Pauses Pass–No Credit Pilot – Inside Higher Ed
The University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts decided to halt its newly proposed pass–no credit grading pilot program just weeks after its initial announcement. This suspension was first brought to light by The Michigan Daily on…
Michigan — How Trump’s Pocket Rescissions Could Affect Higher Ed – Inside Higher Ed
Advocates for international education warn that recent White House moves to slash millions in federal funding could severely damage the country’s pipeline of foreign language experts and weaken national response capabilities during global crises. The federal administration announced plans to…
Michigan — Newsom Vetoes Bill Requiring CSU Report on Protester Discipline – Inside Higher Ed
California Governor Gavin Newsom officially vetoed a piece of legislation on a Sunday that would have mandated the California State University system to compile and submit specific reports detailing how it handles discipline for student protesters involved in campus misconduct.…
Michigan — Cornell Faces Outcry Over Handling of Rape Allegations – Inside Higher Ed
Cornell University is facing significant public backlash and scrutiny regarding its handling of a 2024 sexual assault allegation involving members of the Chi Phi fraternity. Local prosecutors announced they have reopened a criminal investigation into the matter, while Ithaca’s mayor…