Scramble follows denial of federal aid to 80,000 students; armed students pose with Emmett Till sign; U.S. senator tackles college sports; and more.
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By Sarah Brown

Poor graduation rates, overpaid administrators, and an overreliance on state funding are to blame, says Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy. (PREMIUM)

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Student Aid
By Eric Kelderman

The sudden crisis stems from an unexpected consequence of Obama-era rules, intended to protect online students’ interests, that the Trump administration is putting into effect. (PREMIUM)

Teaching
By Beckie Supiano

Saving the last few minutes of class for a reflection and feedback can help students make connections from one class period to the next.

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Students
By Will Jarvis

The University of Mississippi declined to suspend the students because the photograph did not violate the campus code of conduct.

Athletics
By Emma Pettit

About a year ago, Sen. Chris Murphy trained his eye on the college-sports industrial complex. He didn’t like what he saw.

Terror From the Sky
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By Emma Pettit

For some, birds on campus are a nuisance. For others, it’s a chance to pocket their cellphones, look around, and behold hawks locking talons in a mating dance. (PREMIUM)

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