Aid

Four Universities, Including Dartmouth, Reach $166 Million Settlement in Class-Action Lawsuit Alleging Financial Aid Conspiracy

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Hanover, New Hampshire – Dartmouth College has reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit that accused the school, along with 16 other universities, of colluding to reduce financial aid for students from working- and middle-class families. According to a memorandum filed on February 23, Dartmouth has agreed to pay $33.75 million as part of the settlement. This comes after three other co-defendants, Rice University, Northwestern University, and Vanderbilt University, also agreed to settlements, bringing the total to $166 million. The lawsuit, filed in 2022, alleged that these universities, all of which claimed to practice need-blind … Read more

Duke University Settles Financial Aid Antitrust Lawsuit and Addresses Academic Fraud Allegations in Council Meeting

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Durham, North Carolina – The Duke University Academic Council discussed important topics at its recent meeting, including the university’s decision to settle a financial aid antitrust lawsuit and its response to allegations of data fraud against Professor of Business Administration Dan Ariely. The council also engaged in a conversation about Duke Athletics with Andrew Janiak, chair of the Athletic Council, and Linda Franzoni, Duke’s faculty athletic representative for the NCAA and ACC. During the meeting, Trina Jones, chair of the council, paid tribute to Hans Van Miegroet, a beloved professor of art and art history … Read more

Justice Denied: Thurston County Woman Sues for Arrest and Lack of Medical Aid While Suffering from Brain Bleed

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In Thurston County, Washington, a woman named Nicole McClure has filed a lawsuit after being arrested for driving under the influence and allegedly not receiving medical aid while experiencing a brain bleed. The incident occurred on March 21, 2022, when McClure was involved in a single-vehicle collision due to a medical emergency. A Washington State Patrol trooper witnessed McClure driving at a slow speed before she collided with the center of a roundabout in Olympia. According to the lawsuit, McClure informed the troopers that she had left work early because she felt dizzy and was … Read more

Senate Unveils Bipartisan Immigration and Asylum Bill – Tougher Measures Aimed at Securing Borders and Providing Aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan

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Washington, DC – Senators unveiled a long-awaited bipartisan agreement on Sunday that aims to impose stricter immigration and asylum laws. The $118 billion package includes provisions designed to address the surge in border crossings and to reform the overwhelmed asylum system. Additionally, the agreement provides critical aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, with Republicans insisting on tying such support to significant immigration restrictions. If passed, this bill would represent the most significant border security and migration overhaul in decades. The proposed legislation would raise the bar for granting asylum, facilitate the deportation of those who … Read more