A was average A-level grade at independent schools in 2021, DfE data shows
The average A-level grade awarded to students at independent schools this summer was an A, according to official data published by the Department for Education. Read more
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Top TX university employees donated nearly 10-to-1 Democrats over Republicans in 2020 cycle
The overwhelming majority of employees at ten of the top Texas universities who contributed campaign money throughout the 2020 election cycle donated to Democrats, a Campus Reform investigation has revealed. Read more
University removes name of Revolutionary War vet from campus building
Rider University in New Jersey has changed the name of its Van Cleve Alumni House to the Alumni House after research into the namesake revealed he owned slaves. Read more
College costs have increased by 169% since 1980—but pay for young workers is up by just 19%
Today, typical college costs (including tuition and fees, room and board, and allowances for books and supplies, transportation and other personal expenses) range from $27,330 for public in-state university students to $55,800 for private nonprofit college students. Read more
EA says NFTs are part of the future of games industry
Game publisher Electronic Arts (EA) has told investors that collectible NFTs are "an important part of the future of our industry". Read more
Struggling to Fill a Dangerous and Growing Labor Gap
Students are enrolling in nursing programs as nurse shortages threaten hospitals across the country. But colleges and universities are having difficulty expanding their nursing programs because of limited funds, faculty and space. Read more
Yale Law student speaks out over controversy from his Constitution Day email
Campus Reform spoke with Trent Colbert, the Yale Law School student and Federalist Society member that received criticism for his edgy Constitution Day invitation. Read more
Oxford college to change its name after £155m donation
A University of Oxford college is to change its name to honour Vietnam’s richest woman after she offered it a £155m donation. Read more
University of Minnesota sued for cutting men’s gymnastics team to comply with Title IX
The Pacific Legal Foundation filed a federal lawsuit on October 29 against the University of Minnesota on behalf of a male gymnast. Read more
Pro Bono? No, Thanks
The University of Florida’s critics aren’t satisfied with its change of heart -- that professors can testify in a voting rights case against the state now, as long as they do it for free. Read more
