College

Lawsuit Alleges Central Piedmont Community College Breached Open Meetings Laws Amid Controversial Public Safety Facility Plans

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Central Piedmont Community College is facing a federal lawsuit alleging violations of North Carolina’s open meetings and public records laws, as well as First Amendment rights. The Southern Coalition for Social Justice filed the suit on behalf of five individuals, initially in state court before it was transferred to federal court at the request of the college. The focus of the legal complaint centers on the transparency of meetings held by the CPCC Board of Trustees. A controversial project at the Levine Campus in Matthews, which proposes a public safety training facility, … Read more

Texas Set to Revolutionize College Sports: New Bill Could Allow Universities to Pay Student Athletes

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Texas colleges may soon be able to financially compensate their student-athletes, marking a significant shift in the state’s approach to college sports. As the NCAA prepares to eliminate its long-standing ban on direct payments to players, Texas lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at revising state statutes to allow universities to engage in financial agreements with their athletes directly. House Bill 126 is currently awaiting the approval of Governor Greg Abbott. If signed into law, this bill would enable institutions to enter into agreements concerning the name, image, and likeness (NIL) of student-athletes. Presently, Texas law … Read more

Unlocking College Futures: Florida Lawyer Shares Secrets to Securing Scholarships in New Best-Selling Guide

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Daytona Beach, Fla. — In the face of skyrocketing education costs, local attorney Erika J. Barger has published a new book aimed at helping students secure scholarships to lessen their financial burdens. Titled Scholarship Hacks: Insider Tips for Winning College Money, the guide has quickly gained popularity, climbing the charts on Amazon. Barger, who serves as litigation counsel at Brown & Brown, understands firsthand how crucial scholarships can be. During her high school years, she managed to obtain nearly $250,000 in scholarships and financial aid. This achievement allowed her to fully fund her education, leading … Read more

Charges Dropped Against College Students in Alleged Dating App Ambush on Soldier

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Worcester, MA — A Worcester District Court judge has dismissed charges against five Assumption University students accused of orchestrating a plot against a U.S. Army soldier, which mimicked tactics from online “catch a predator” stings. The students, Kelsey Brainard, Isabella Trudeau, Joaquin Smith, Kevin Carroll, and Easton Randall, faced allegations of kidnapping and conspiracy arising from an incident involving a dating app lure. The charges were dismissed after defense attorneys argued last month that there was insufficient probable cause to support the allegations. The legal proceedings have spotlighted not only the students’ actions but also … Read more