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Boston University is in the process of reviewing changes to Title IX regulations on college campuses that were finalized by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos on May 6. COURTESY OF GAGE SKIDMORE VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

BU to begin reviewing federal changes to how colleges handle sexual assault cases

Ellie Yeo May 11, 2020
Colleges across the U.S. must overhaul their procedures for managing allegations of sexual assault on campus by Aug. 14 or risk losing federal funding. New rules from the Education Department lay out a mandatory process, at the same time bolstering protections for the accused.
The Massachusetts Senate debates a bill regarding sexual assault and domestic violence on college campuses. PHOTO  BY HALEY ABRAM/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Senate confirms legislation ramping up university sexual assault policies

Sarika Ram November 7, 2017

The Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed comprehensive legislation Thursday that requires higher education institutions to strengthen their policies relating to sexual assault and domestic violence....

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren attends a Hillary Clinton presidential rally in October 2016. Now, Warren and Oregon Rep. Suzanne Bonamici ask the Department of Education to limit fees for student loan borrowers who default on their loans. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Department of Education lifts limits that protect student loan borrowers

Ezgi Toper March 19, 2017

The U.S. Department of Education rescinded limits restricting collection fees that can be issued to student loan borrowers who default on their loans Friday, according to a press release from Rep....

Locals gather Friday night in the Boston Common to protest against Betsy DeVos, the newly confirmed United States Secretary of Education. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Protesters rally against DeVos confirmation at Boston Common

Sarah Wu February 12, 2017

A group of approximately 40 protesters braved the freezing weather at the Boston Common Parkman Bandstand Friday night to denounce the recent confirmation of Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. As...

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