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A nationwide outage of the AT&T cellular network has illustrated the necessity for academic institutions to have independent emergency communication systems in place. Regardless of how dependable most networks are, colleges,...

Eight-year-old Dallin Cunningham passed away in February 2023 after falling from a playground slide at Rose Springs Elementary School in Utah. It was a corkscrew-style configuration, and according to reports, his momentum carried...

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. The law protects college students specifically by requiring colleges and universities to make reasonable accommodations for disabled...

A Virginia family sued their local county school board, the county superintendent, and the state superintendent, claiming the defendant violated federal disability law when Powhatan Schools refused to pay for their child’s...

Kieran Bhattacharya, a former medical student at the University of Virginia School of Medicine (UVA) recently lost his appeal stemming from his reprimand, suspension, and expulsion from UVA. Officially, he got kicked out of UVA...

Indiana’s state legislature has implemented new laws that could have big impacts on students. Among them is a ban on using “any portable wireless device” during class. This ban takes effect in July, ahead of the 2024/25...

ChatGPT and other AI tools have changed the playing field in many areas, including the academic realm. No school can be expected to accept a paper that is completely written by artificial intelligence, but there are many shades of...

Research from a Boston University student has recently shed light on the extent to which students use ChatGPT. Boston University College of Arts & Sciences student Dima Ghalili surveyed students on their usage of artificial...

As a parent, you send your child to school each day to learn, trusting that they are in a safe and secure environment, surrounded by adults who will protect them. The last thing you expect to learn is that your student has been...

A recent basketball scandal involving high school student athletes in NYC has left many students and parents confused and reeling at the potential implications. Largely relating to student eligibility issues, numerous public high...

Facing accusations of sexual harassment at college can be a daunting and distressing experience, with potentially life-altering consequences. As a student, it’s essential that you understand the rules, processes, and...

Once upon a time—not so long ago—artificial intelligence (AI) was the stuff of sci-fi novels and movies. These days, however, the modern college student finds itself on the front lines of a rapidly evolving landscape, one in...

Many people are proponents of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in schools and colleges, while others are not in favor of these initiatives. The arguments for and against DEI have been going on in the educational...

Hardly anyone would argue with the fact that youth and teen vaping is a public health crisis. Nicotine is highly addictive and harmful to developing brains, and research links vaping to asthma, chronic lung disease, and even...

Like many colleges and universities nationwide, Barnard College has recently found itself embroiled in controversy surrounding free speech and academic freedom. However, this time, the dispute centers on dorm door decorations....

As a college student, you probably think that what goes on in your dorm room stays in your dorm room. After all, it’s your private space. Surely, you’re free to pursue whichever hobbies you have – including engine...

Disability accommodations for college students in Minnesota vary significantly from one institution to the next: the level of support each student receives depends upon where the student is enrolled. However, the patchwork of...

Running into accusations of sexual misconduct at your educational institution can be very damaging to your reputation and career, especially as a member of staff. Whatever the final outcome of the investigation, the damage to your...

The West Virginia House has passed a bill that could have a massive impact on the way elementary schools in the state can discipline students. This legislation gives elementary school educators the ability to remove students from...

Medical school professionalism policies are guidelines and standards established by schools to ensure that students conduct themselves ethically, responsibly, and respectfully throughout their medical education and future...