September 18, 2017 UVA names Harvard education dean as its new president The University of Virginia has chosen a Harvard dean known for his work on racial inequality in education as its next president.
September 18, 2017 Seminary cancels talk by priest who urges dialogue with gays Citing a social media backlash, the seminary at the Catholic University of America has canceled a talk by a popular Jesuit priest whose latest book advocates for more compassion for gays within the church.
August 31, 2017 School meant to ease overcrowding to open at half capacity A new $54 million school meant to ease overcrowding in a New Jersey district is scheduled to open for the first day at half its capacity.
July 5, 2017 The Latest: Penn State regrets that official missed funeral The Latest on comments by the parents of a Penn State student who died in February after an alcohol-fueled fraternity pledge event (all times local): 5:30 p.m. Penn State officials say the school should have sent an administrator to the funeral of an engineering student who died in February after falling several times after an alcohol-fueled fraternity event.
July 5, 2017 Princeton suspends men's swimming, diving team over offensive emails Princeton University has suspended the rest of the men's swimming and diving team's season after school administrators discovered that members had posted "vulgar and offensive" material on the team's electronic mailing list.
July 4, 2017 Ohio schools advised after court's student search ruling An association representing Ohio school boards is offering advice to districts following a court's decision upholding the constitutionality of a student's backpack search.
June 29, 2017 Belmont law professor being nominated as US attorney President Donald Trump is nominating a law professor at Belmont University to be U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee.
June 28, 2017 Mother of transgender boy sues school over restroom access The mother of a 16-year-old transgender boy who is being denied access to the boys' restroom at his high school is suing a Florida school board.
June 20, 2017 Yale dean on leave over offensive Yelp reviews leaves post Yale University says a dean who was placed on leave over offensive reviews she posted on Yelp has left her position.
June 19, 2017 Indiana Christian school at center of LGBT voucher debate The Lighthouse Christian Academy promises to provide an exemplary education, a caring atmosphere and service to God — but not for everyone.
