Cornell University case highlights drop in resolved sexual assault cases under TrumpDuring Trump’s first term, allegations of sexual abuse at San Jose State University led to a federal inquiry, mandatory policy reforms, and victim compensation. In contrast, the alleged gang rape at Cornell University has garnered minimal reaction.The Mercury News1d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentcornell university sexual assault case
Appeals court weighs judge's authority to restore Trump cuts to HarvardA federal appeals court has heard arguments over whether a judge had the authority to restore billions of dollars in funding that the Trump administration cut from Harvard University.The Mercury News2d agoWhole story →GovernmentEducationharvard funding dispute
UC asks judge to dismiss DOJ antisemitism suit, calling it ‘political coercion’UC is seeking to block a federal demand for repayment of more than $2 billion in University of California, Los Angeles research grants going back to October 2023,The Mercury News5d agoWhole story →GovernmentEducationuc antisemitism lawsuit
Newsom vetoes bill calling for college student feedback on campus protest rulesAfter dividing lawmakers and barely clearing the Legislature last month, a bill pushing for greater transparency on the implementation of campus protest rules at California’s public universities has been vetoed by Newsom.The Mercury News8d agoWhole story →EducationGovernmentcalifornia ab 2551 veto
Jobs for undocumented students on California’s university campuses blocked by Newsom vetoAssembly Bill 713 would have barred the University of California, California State University and state community colleges from disqualifying students from campus employment because they could not show federal work authorization.The Mercury News16d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomycalifornia ab 713 veto
UC temporarily blocked from enforcing transgender name and pronoun rulesIn a conservative win, campus members of an education advocacy organization may refer to transgender people using names and pronouns that are not consistent with that individual's gender identity, according to a federal court ruling that restricts University of California anti-harassment policies. The ruling issued by U.S. District Judge Fred W.…The Mercury News18d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmenttransgender rights ruling
Protect College Sports Act gets renewed push and fresh opposition as college football returnsProponents of the Protect College Sports Act are pushing to pass the legislation through the Senate before the chamber breaks in the coming weeks.The Mercury News23d agoWhole story →CultureGovernmentcollege sports act push
