New College of Florida under investigation for alleged civil rights violation
The US Department of Education says it's investigating a complaint filed against New College of Florida alleging discrimination based on disability, according to a letter sent to the college's interim president.
2023-09-13 06:52
Department of Education launches civil rights probe after lawsuit accuses Harvard of giving preferential treatment to legacy admissions
The US Department of Education has begun a civil rights investigation into whether Harvard University discriminates in its admissions process by giving preferential treatment to children of wealthy donors and alumni, roughly three weeks after a lawsuit made those allegations.
2023-07-26 05:30
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center facing civil rights investigation for treatment of Black women giving birth
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles is facing a civil rights investigation into how Black women giving birth are treated in its hospital.
2023-07-13 07:51
Nigeria offers students loans - they want jobs
Two massive reforms are aimed at improving Nigeria's dilapidated universities - but will they work?
2023-07-03 08:18
The Star-Spangled Batter: A Brief History of Baseball on the Fourth of July
Fourth of July baseball games have been popular since the Civil War era. Here’s how the tradition started.
2023-06-29 05:25
10 Fascinating Facts About Larry Kramer
While co-founding two of the most influential HIV/AIDS organizations in the U.S., he still had time to pen a landmark play and be nominated for an Academy Award.
2023-06-10 02:16
Terraforming Mars to be free to claim on Epic Games Store
'Terraforming' Mars will be the next free title on the Epic Games Store.
2023-04-10 15:38
Activision Blizzard King Employees Plan Walkout Against Attacks on Civil Liberties
Activision Blizzard King employees have planned a walkout protest against the United States’ governments attacks on civil and reproductive rights of its citizens.
2023-04-10 15:38