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higher-education10 days ago•38 min saved

Penn State frat cocaine case: ringleader arraigned, bail denied

Agostino Abbatiello, 24, allegedly led a cocaine-trafficking ring tied to two Penn State fraternities; he was arraigned and denied bail on multiple felony charges. Authorities say cocaine was packaged at the Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi houses in 2023–2024, with 14 people charged—mostly current or former students. Abbatiello and 13 others face counts including possession with intent to deliver cocaine and conspiracy; co-defendant Thomas Robinson allegedly supplied the cocaine, and his father is charged with concealing evidence.

via The Washington Post|

#colleges-and-universities #crime #drug-trafficking

colleges-and-universities20 days ago•5 min saved

UW cancels Hasan Piker lecture, pledges stricter event standards

The University of Washington canceled Hasan Piker's planned lecture in its 2026-27 Speaker Series after a review found the event planning process did not meet university standards, and said it will tighten procedures for university-hosted events to ensure robust dialogue on divisive topics, a move that drew criticism from free-speech advocates including FIRE.

via New York Post|

#college-events #colleges-and-universities #free-speech

education26 days ago•120 min saved

AI Boom Rewrites the College CS Map

Colleges are seeing a surge of interest in computer science driven by AI, with students from multiple majors flocking to CS and AI-related courses. Schools are expanding CS curricula, creating cross-disciplinary programs, and pursuing industry partnerships to scale instruction, while aiming to equip students with foundational coding and data-literacy skills amid growing demand for AI literacy.

via AP News|

#artificial-intelligence #colleges-and-universities #computer-science

national1 month ago•25 min saved

West Point faces First Amendment clash over new faculty speech rules

West Point unveiled a policy requiring faculty to obtain prior approval before publishing or speaking, prompting Tim Bakken, the academy’s longest‑serving law professor, to challenge it as unconstitutional. A judge allowed Bakken’s lawsuit to proceed and temporarily halted enforcement, underscoring a tension between academic freedom and military obedience in the wake of Trump’s order.

via The Washington Post|

#colleges-and-universities #donald-trump #freedom-of-speech

travel1 month ago•19 min saved

Oxford or Cambridge: Choose one for your ideal English college-town visit

Rick Steves argues that England’s two historic university towns, Oxford and Cambridge, each offer distinct charms. Oxford is a bustling, substantial town with plenty to see, while Cambridge feels calmer and more garden‑friendly. Both are easy day trips from London, so your best plan is to pick one to focus on rather than trying to do both in a short visit.

via The Washington Post|

#cambridge-england #colleges-and-universities #historic-sites

higher-education1 month ago•18 min saved

UT Knoxville pays $1.9M in free-speech dispute after firing professor over Charlie Kirk post

The University of Tennessee at Knoxville settled for $1.9 million with Tamar Shirinian, a former anthropology professor fired after criticizing Charlie Kirk on social media; Shirinian sued, claiming her dismissal violated First Amendment rights, and the case underscores ongoing campus free-speech battles without reinstating her position.

via The Washington Post|

#charlie-kirk-newsmaker #colleges-and-universities #first-amendment

higher-education3 months ago•21 min saved

Federal probe targets Smith College's transgender admissions policy

The U.S. Education Department has opened a Title IX investigation into Smith College over its policy of admitting transgender women, arguing that the law’s single-sex admissions exception applies to biological sex rather than gender identity and that trans students’ access to women‑only spaces is under review. The inquiry follows a 2025 complaint by Defending Education, and Smith College began admitting trans women in 2015, stating its policy reflects its founding mission while evolving with the changing world. Responses from peer women’s colleges were not immediately provided.

via The Washington Post|

#civil-rights #colleges-and-universities #gender-identity

higher-education7 months ago•27 min saved

Spanberger's Virginia shake-up prompts UVa board resignations

Incoming Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger urged resignations from several University of Virginia board members, including its leaders and a major donor, prompting at least four resignations as Democrats take top state posts; UVa rector Rachel Sheridan described the university's efforts as being 'paralyzed through purposeful political warfare.'

via The Washington Post|

#abigail-spanberger-politician #colleges-and-universities #higher-education

virginia-politics7 months ago•26 min saved

Spanberger spurs UVA board resignations as Democrats reset Virginia colleges

Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger asked UVA board members and several appointees from the previous Republican administration to step down, prompting the University of Virginia board leaders to resign as Democrats unwind Youngkin-era college changes.

via The Washington Post|

#abigail-spanberger-politician #colleges-and-universities #glenn-youngkin-politician