UNIVERSITY POLICY

Jul 02 2025POLITICS

Penn University Adjusts Sports Policies Amid Title IX Dispute

Penn University has made some big changes to its sports policies. The school has agreed to stop letting transgender women compete in women's sports. This comes after a dispute with the federal government about Title IX, a law that's supposed to make sure women have equal chances in sports. The university has promised to fix some things. They will take back swimming ...

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Apr 15 2025POLITICS

Harvard's Stand: Federal Funds Frozen Amid Policy Dispute

Harvard University made a bold move on Monday. It rejected demands from the Trump administration. This decision put nearly $9 billion in federal funding at risk. The federal government wanted Harvard to change several policies. These included ending diversity programs and banning masks at protests. The university refused to comply. Harvard President Alan M. Garber st...

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Mar 27 2025POLITICS

Free Speech Under Fire: Columbia Students Face Unprecedented Challenges

Columbia University, once a hotbed of student activism, is experiencing a significant shift. The vibrant protests that once filled the campus have quieted down. Why the change? The Trump administration's crackdown on international student protesters has created a climate of fear. Students are now hesitant to speak out, fearing severe consequences. The university has...

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Sep 20 2024EDUCATION

Newspaper Standoff at Penn State

Penn State University recently made headlines by removing nearly three dozen racks containing its independent student-produced newspaper, The Daily Collegian, from on-campus locations. The removal was sparked by politics-related ads on the racks, which allegedly violated the school's policy. The university claimed that the ads were sold by the newspaper outside of th...

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