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Education
Schools, universities and education policy. Institutional figures are checked against the federal College Scorecard rather than taken from an announcement.
US Students March for Sexual Assault Prevention
Students across the United States marched Thursday to demand stronger sexual assault prevention measures. Demonstrations followed the reinstatement of a 2020 federal rule and reports of five assaults at one university.
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U.S. Education Dept Extends Auto Pay Deadline to December 2026
The U.S. Department of Education extended the auto pay enrollment deadline to December 31, 2026, allowing borrowers to secure a 1 percent interest rate reduction instead of the standard 0.25 percent discount.
Maine Trustees Remove Mitchell Name From Center and Scholarship
The University of Maine System Board voted 9-5 on Monday to remove George Mitchell's name from a center and scholarship. The change follows a task force review of his associations with Jeffrey Epstein found in federal documents.
Florida Colleges Answer US Education Call
All 40 public higher-education institutions in Florida responded to the federal National Call to Action by the end of 2026.
Education Dept Ends ESEA Monitoring as Absenteeism Rates Flawed
The Department of Education discontinued comprehensive ESEA monitoring on Jan. 1, 2026. Mismatched reporting timeframes have produced implausible chronic absenteeism rates exceeding 100 percent.
College Entry Rate Steady for 2024, 2025 High School Graduates
The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reported steady direct college enrollment rates between the Classes of 2024 and 2025.
U.S. Hispanic Population Reaches 70.1 Million in 2025
Pew Research Center analysis shows the U.S. Hispanic population grew to 70.1 million in 2025. This figure marks an increase from the 62.1 million recorded in 2020.
Oakland Task Force Studies HBCU Campus Sites in California
A volunteer group led by Mayor Barbara Lee is studying sites for a new historically Black college campus in Oakland, California. The panel plans to release a 2025 feasibility report within a month to address regional education gaps. Chile has become the first country in South America to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis, with validation from the World Health Organization.
Pew Research Center Finds 93% Recall 9/11 Details
Pew Research Center reports 93% of adults aged 10 or older during the attacks remember their location. Sixty percent of adults aged 18 to 24 first learned about the event in school.
U.S. Education Dept Suppresses Gender Identity Data in School Files
The U.S. Education Department released raw school data on September 4 while suppressing gender identity metrics in all 37 files.
Hispanic Enrollment in Maryland Schools Falls
Hispanic enrollment in Maryland public schools dropped 0.6% for the 2025-2026 year. This decline follows a rise in immigration arrests after federal policy changes.
Vinnakota Urges Core Civic Skills for All Students in U.S. Colleges
Rajiv Vinnakota called for mandatory civic training in college curricula during an August 2026 speech in Chicago. His institute reports its current initiatives reach one million students across 34 states and Washington, D.C.
Lane Community College Gets Accreditation Warning For Governance
The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities placed Lane Community College on warning for governance failures. The college must show evidence of effective, respectful governance by August 5, 2030.
Oklahoma Makes HEROES Literacy Team Permanent Program
State lawmakers converted the HEROES team from a pilot to a permanent program serving 120 schools. Coaches will visit sites multiple days weekly to help teachers meet new reading laws.
Los Angeles District Bans Screens for Youngest Students
The Los Angeles Unified School District began limiting classroom screen time for kindergartners and first graders on August 11. The policy caps daily usage for older students and sets weekly allowances for high school courses.
Davidson College President Hicks Promotes Liberal Arts in AI Era
Davidson College President Douglas A. Hicks highlights strong alumni outcomes and industry support for liberal arts education. Ninety-five percent of the class of 2025 found employment or graduate school placement within six months.
Arday Resigns From Cambridge as Inquiry Opens
Jason Arday resigned from the University of Cambridge after the institution launched an investigation into his qualifications.
Brown President Paxson to Step Down After Funding Deal
Brown University President Christina Paxson will leave her post at the end of the academic year. She extended her tenure to secure $510 million in federal grants and resolve investigations.
Pelley, Alfonsi Join Columbia Journalism School as Journalists in Residence
Columbia Journalism School named Scott Pelley and Sharyn Alfonsi as Journalists in Residence for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Ninety-eight Students Pass Students First Act Defining AI Use
Ninety-eight teenagers passed the Students First Act with an 82-16 vote in Boston.
Three Accreditors Withdraw Federal Recognition Petitions
Three accreditors withdrew petitions for federal recognition during a National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity meeting. One council serves as a Title IV gatekeeper, leaving affected institutions a window to seek accreditation elsewhere.
Colette Shaw Convenes First Meeting of Just Desserts & Dissertations
Colette Shaw convened Just Desserts & Dissertations for fifteen student conduct professionals on Zoom. The group is designed to meet once per semester to integrate academic research into daily student conduct practices.
Manuel Steps Down as University of Michigan Athletic Director
Warde Manuel will step down as University of Michigan athletic director at the end of 2026. The inquiry cost $12 million and included 350 interviews identifying failures to address misconduct consistently.
Modeling Study Links First Fleet to 1789 Smallpox Outbreak in Australia
A modeling study published July 9 concludes the British First Fleet brought smallpox to Australia in 1788. The research estimates approximately 220,000 Indigenous people died from the 1789 outbreak near Port Jackson.