Education
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Cornell Imposes Fraternity Party Moratorium Amid Escalating Fallout Over 2024 Assault Claims
Cornell University has banned fraternity parties for the 2026-2027 academic year following a civil lawsuit alleging a 2024 gang rape at the Chi Phi house.
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Cornell President Admits Oversight Failure in 2024 Sexual Assault Case
President Michael Kotlikoff admits he failed to track a student’s safety status following a 2024 sexual assault report, sparking an institutional reckoning.
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Cornell Bans All Fraternity Parties Amid 2024 Gang Rape Lawsuit Fallout
Cornell University banned all fraternity parties for the academic year following a 2024 gang rape lawsuit and intense scrutiny of its handling of the case.
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Baku Arrests 37 Amid Clashes And Social Media Controls Following New School Hijab Restrictions
Azerbaijani authorities arrested 37 people in Baku following protests and class boycotts triggered by new school dress code regulations restricting hijab wear.
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Industrial Unrest Disrupts Donegal Secondary School Schedule
The Abbey Vocational School in Donegal Town has cancelled its annual open day due to widespread public sector industrial action.
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Lincoln University Alumni File $500M Lawsuit Over Funding Disparities
Alumni and a former student have sued Missouri for $500 million, alleging decades of systemic underfunding of Lincoln University compared to other state schools.
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Singapore Sets 2027 Primary 1 Overhaul Without Transition Window
Singapore confirms upcoming changes to the Primary 1 registration framework taking effect in 2027, with authorities stating there will be no transition period.
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Temecula school board scandal erupts as surveillance captures secret device
Surveillance footage of a Temecula school board trustee allegedly planting a device under a desk triggers a police investigation and calls for resignations.
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Former Cornell Student Sues University and Frat Members Over Alleged Assault
A former Cornell student filed a lawsuit alleging she was drugged and raped by seven fraternity members, sparking scrutiny over campus discipline.
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Missouri Urged to Prioritize Strategy Over Speed in Education Commissioner Search
As Missouri faces major policy shifts in school funding and grading, experts argue the state should prioritize a deliberate search over a rushed appointment.
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Report: Turning Point USA Ignored Security Warnings Before Charlie Kirk Assassination
An independent review finds Turning Point USA dismissed Utah Valley University’s security concerns and venue change requests prior to Charlie Kirk’s 2025 killing.
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Academic Backlash Follows Newcastle University’s Appointment of Anant Ambani
Newcastle University faces criticism from academics and conservationists after naming Indian businessman Anant Ambani as a Professor of Practice in Sustainability.
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U.S. Student Aid Application Opens Record-Early in Test of System Reliability
Launched on a record-early Sept. 23, the new 2027-28 FAFSA introduces real-time Pell Grant eligibility estimates to prevent the technical delays of prior years.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board Faces Leadership Crisis Amid Criminal Probe
Charlotte school board members are moving to remove Chair Stephanie Sneed following extortion allegations linked to a state criminal investigation into CMS.
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Carleton College Eliminates Student Loans from Financial Aid Packages
Carleton College will replace student loans with grants and scholarships for all students, funded by an $80 million donation initiative.