Liberty University has reportedly reached a settlement with various plaintiffs—a mix of former students and employees—who sued the evangelical college in Virginia for allegedly mishandling Title IX issues for years. The settlement was made official Wednesday, according to court documents.| Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
Jerry Falwell Jr. has officially resigned from Liberty University, the university confirmed Tuesday. Falwell submitted his resignation letter through an attorney late Monday night after promising and later withdrawing his resignation earlier in the day. Yesterday, the university's Board of Trustees accepted his resignation as chancellor and president and his resignation from its Board of Directors.| Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
A group of House Republicans asked Friday for a briefing on the Education Department’s purported decision to fine Liberty University $37.5 million over alleged violations of federal campus crime–reporting requirements.| Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
Professional programs get access to more federal dollars under a new law, raising the stakes for next week’s policy negotiation.| Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
Faculty were told just a week ago that the programs would conclude at the end of the fall semester. Next steps for students currently enrolled in the four microcampuses are unclear.| Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
Across the country, student groups and other organizations are working to fill the gaps left behind by campus centers and programs lost to a snowballing anti-DEI movement.| Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
Liberty University is under investigation for Clery Act noncompliance. Fourteen women have sued since July, accusing the university of a long-standing pattern of mishandling sexual assaults.| Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
Education Department fines Michigan State $4.5 million for failing to report sexual violence, including abuse of hundreds of women by former team doctor. The penalties signal toughened enforcement of federal disclosure laws.| Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
Identifying a football culture that protected athletes and officials, the Education Department will fine Penn State U nearly $2.4 million for failing to notify students about assistant coach charged with sex abuse and for failing to disclose other campus crimes.| Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
Liberty University's president speaks with Fox News Digital about a leaked Education Department report that could hamper the conservative school's financial aid eligibility.| Fox News
