Presidents of America’s private colleges and universities saw their pay increase by nearly 4 percent in 2016, with dozens receiving more than $1 million, according to a new report . Continue reading →
{FD} Fraternities, sororities sue Harvard over single-sex rule
Several fraternities and sororities are suing Harvard University over a 2016 rule that discourages students from joining single-gender clubs. Continue reading →
{FD} Synagogue attack a reminder of how common hate crimes are
The massacre at a Pittsburgh synagogue occurred during a month that saw several allegations of hate crimes around the country. Continue reading →
{FD} #MeToo inspires wave of old misconduct reports to colleges
Colleges from New England to the West Coast say that they have been seeing an uptick in reports of past sexual misconduct. Continue reading →
{FD} Q&A: With severe storms approaching US, what to expect?
Emergency officials are urging residents to prepare for severe storms that are forecast to hit the East Coast and Hawaii over the next week at what is the peak of this year’s hurricane season. Continue reading →
{FD} Students to put pencils down, walk out in gun protests
Thousands of students across the U.S. are expected to put their pencils down and walk out of school to demonstrate against gun violence. Continue reading →
{FD} Massachusetts students lead US in Advanced Placement exams
Students in Massachusetts lead the nation in achievement on Advanced Placement exams, according to the nonprofit group behind the tests. Continue reading →
{FD} Mainland colleges help Puerto Rican students, vexing island
Dozens of mainland U.S. universities are helping Puerto Rican students continue their studies while the island recovers from last September’s Hurricane Maria, but islanders worry they’ll stay away too long. Continue reading →
{FD} Why aren’t women allowed in Harvard’s Hasty Pudding shows?
Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding theater group is 223 years old — and it shows, its critics say, especially in a policy that excludes women from the cast of its annual revue. Continue reading →
{FD} Transgender students find open door at more women’s colleges
Until last year, Ninotska Love would have been barred from attending Wellesley College. Continue reading →
{FD} More students coming to US for high school, but growth slows
A new report says the number of international students coming to the U.S. for high school is leveling off after years of rapid growth. Continue reading →
