The College-Affordability Conundrum
A recent survey of people’s attitudes on student loan-forgiveness revealed overwhelming support for something that’s often seen as an even deeper issue: making college more affordable. Read more
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Christian students receive $800k in free speech lawsuit ruling
After a prolonged legal battle with Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) over violations of their First Amendment rights, students Chike Uzuegbunam and Joseph Bradford have finally been granted a settlement of $800,000. Read more
Justice Department Backs Antitrust Lawsuit
Biden administration is the third to find that antitrust law applies to colleges and universities. Read more
Teaching unions condemn education minister over obscene gesture
Education unions have written to the newly appointed education minister, Andrea Jenkyns, warning that her use of an obscene gesture and her excuses since would be unacceptable from a pupil or member of staff. Read more
College enrollment drops by 1.3 million in two years
Colleges have lost 1.3 million students in the past two years according to a report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Read more
The Big Plastic Count: Survey shows ‘recycling doesn’t work’
The organisers of Britain's biggest ever survey of household plastic waste have called for immediate action to tackle what they say are "jaw-dropping" findings. Read more
VU announces closure of Confucius Institute after investigation
Valparaiso University notified students, alumni, and staff Monday that the school will be closing their Confucius Institute. Read more
With $2.6 million federal grant, Notre Dame to help local high school students access higher education
The University of Notre Dame has received a grant for more than $2.6 million from the U.S. Department of Education to continue support of South Bend Community School Corp.\ Read more
One in 10 students turn to food banks in cost of learning crisis
More than one in 10 students are using food banks because they cannot make ends meet during the cost of living crisis, according to a survey by the National Union of Students (NUS). Read more
Space: First Welsh satellite set to be launched later in 2022
The first satellite made in Wales is set to be launched into space later this year. Read more
