The EDU Ledger StaffInstitutionsStanford authors sue Anthropic over use of copyrighted books to train AIStanford professors Tobias Wolff and Chang-rae Lee are suing Anthropic over the alleged unauthorized use of their books to train Claude. The case follows a $1.5 billion settlement that some authors say provides inadequate compensation and protection.October 28, 2026InstitutionsStanford Removes AI-Generated Image After Campus BacklashStanford University has removed an AI-generated image depicting its marching band as entirely white and male, the latest controversy over the university’s use of artificial intelligence to represent its campus community.October 27, 2026Latest NewsJustice Department Drops Two Appeals Over Public Service Loan Forgiveness RestrictionsThe U.S. Department of Justice has withdrawn two appeals challenging federal court rulings that blocked new restrictions on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, leaving the disputed rule unenforced while a third appeal remains pending.October 26, 2026InstitutionsLafayette College Faces Questions Over Delayed Alert About Reported RapeLafayette College is facing questions about its response to a reported rape on campus after waiting nearly two weeks to alert students.October 26, 2026STEM10 HBCUs Awarded $97.1 Million for STEM ResearchThe funding is intended to expand research infrastructure, support technical education and help institutions compete for additional federal research and development opportunities.October 23, 2026InstitutionsUntapped Superpower: Community College Trustees Can Lead Tech-Based Economic GrowthA new national report by New America and ACCT reveals that while community college leaders view economic development as core to their mission, funding shortfalls, poor federal communication, and AI anxiety prevent boards from effectively driving local innovation ecosystems.October 21, 2026InstitutionsUNC Finalizes Agreement Ending Civil Rights, Admissions ProbesThe agreement ensures that the university retains full eligibility to compete for critical federal grants, contracts, and research awards. Under the terms, which run through Dec. 31, 2028, UNC agrees to prohibit admissions preferences based on race.October 20, 2026Leadership & PolicyUtah Higher Ed Commissioner: Sanctuary Campuses are ImpermissibleAn effort by any Utah university to be designated as a sanctuary campus would conflict with guidance from the Utah System of Higher Education, the state’s top higher education official said.October 19, 2026InstitutionsAs Elite Colleges Race to Offer Free Tuition, Benefits Remain Concentrated at the TopWealthy private universities are raising income limits for free tuition as high as $250,000, driven by competition, public pressure over prices and a new federal endowment tax.October 6, 2026InstitutionsTexas AG Opens Investigation Into ABA Law School AccreditationKen Paxton’s office has opened a civil investigation into the American Bar Association’s law school accreditation practices, adding a state-level challenge to a broader national debate over who sets standards for legal education.September 30, 2026Page 1 of 3Next Page
