Tag: Higher Learning
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Former GCU Students File Class-Action Lawsuit Over Deceptive Practices
Former doctoral students of Grand Canyon University (GCU) have initiated a class-action lawsuit, alleging deceptive marketing practices that misled them about the true costs of obtaining their degrees. The lawsuit targets Grand Canyon Education Inc. (GCE), the for-profit marketing entity associated with GCU, claiming that prospective students were falsely led to believe that doctoral degrees…
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Grand Canyon University Faces Class Action Over Tuition Deception
Former graduate students at Grand Canyon University (GCU) have filed a federal class action lawsuit, accusing the institution of engaging in what they describe as a deceitful racketeering scheme regarding the costs of its doctoral programs. This legal action marks a significant escalation in ongoing scrutiny over the financial practices of the prominent Christian university…
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University of Nebraska Proposes 2024-25 Budget with Tuition Increase
LINCOLN, Neb. – The University of Nebraska system unveils its 2024-25 budget, aiming to address financial challenges while prioritizing student affordability. Interim president Chris Kabourek presented a $1.11 billion budget proposal to the Board of Regents, which includes significant cuts and a modest tuition hike. Budget Overview The proposed budget includes approximately $12 million in…
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Grand Canyon University Faces Federal Class Action Lawsuit
Former graduate students of Grand Canyon University (GCU) have initiated a federal class action lawsuit against the institution’s education services provider, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. The lawsuit alleges deceptive practices in the costing of doctoral programs, echoing previous scrutiny by federal agencies. Allegations of Deceitful Practices The lawsuit, filed by students represented by attorney Adam…
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Former GCU Students Sue Over Alleged Deceptive Doctoral Degree Marketing
Former doctoral students of Grand Canyon University (GCU) have filed a class-action lawsuit against Grand Canyon Education Inc. (GCE), alleging deceptive marketing practices that led them to believe their doctoral degrees would cost significantly less than they actually did. Allegations and Claims The lawsuit, filed recently in Phoenix, accuses GCE of orchestrating a deceptive scheme…
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Former GCU Students File Lawsuit Alleging Deceptive Marketing
PHOENIX – Former doctoral students of Grand Canyon University (GCU) have filed a class-action lawsuit against the university’s for-profit entity, Grand Canyon Education Inc. (GCE), alleging deceptive marketing practices related to the costs of doctoral degrees. The lawsuit claims that marketing materials and recruitment tactics employed by GCE misled students about the actual expenses involved…
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Former GCU Students Sue Over Deceptive Marketing Practices
PHOENIX – A class-action lawsuit was initiated against Grand Canyon University’s for-profit entity, Grand Canyon Education Inc. (GCE), by former doctoral students alleging deceptive marketing practices regarding the cost of their degrees. The lawsuit claims that marketing tactics led students to believe that pursuing doctoral degrees would be more affordable than the actual costs incurred.…
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Federal Lawsuit Targets Grand Canyon University Over Tuition Deception
Former Graduate Students Accuse GCU of Misleading Costs and Racketeering Scheme PHOENIX, AZ – A federal class action lawsuit has been filed against Grand Canyon University (GCU) by former graduate students, alleging a deceitful racketeering scheme regarding the costs of doctoral programs. The lawsuit, filed recently, asserts that GCU misrepresented the total expenses associated with…
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UNC System Board Votes to Repeal DEI Policy
Excitement Builds for NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway In a significant move impacting higher education across North Carolina, the Board of Governors for the University of North Carolina System voted to eliminate its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policy. This decision, effective immediately, affects 17 colleges and universities within the state,…
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Youngest Graduate Ever at Irvine Valley College
Oakland Police Detain 2 After Skyline High Graduation Shooting In a remarkable feat, an 11-year-old prodigy has made headlines by becoming the youngest graduate in the history of Irvine Valley College, situated in Irvine, California. Athena Elling, breaking her brother Tycho Elling’s record, has achieved this feat, marking an extraordinary academic milestone at a remarkably…
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Chicago Teen Makes History with Doctoral Degree
Dorothy Jean Tillman II, known as Dorothy Jeanius, made headlines by becoming the youngest person to earn a doctoral degree in integrated behavioral health at Arizona State University, adding another remarkable achievement to her already impressive educational journey. Early Start to Academic Success Tillman’s educational journey began at a remarkably young age when she took…
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North Texas Teenager, 16, Becomes Youngest Texas Woman’s University Graduate
In a remarkable feat, a teenager from North Texas has achieved the distinction of becoming the youngest graduate of Texas Woman’s University (TWU) at the age of 16. Hana Taylor Schlitz, hailing from Denton, Texas, made history by earning her degree in sociology at such a tender age. Her accomplishment surpasses that of her older…
