When a student loses someone close to them, their world doesn’t stop. But many university grievance policies only offer academic accommodations for the death of an “immediate family” member — typically defined as a parent, sibling, spouse or child. Students say this narrow definition ignores the reality of grief, which […]
Author: Donnie R. Weatherspoon III | Staff Writer
Students relieved as federal loan funding resumes
After months of uncertainty, students across the country are breathing a sigh of relief as federal student loan funding resumes. With financial aid crucial for many, the return of these loans ensures that students can continue their education without disruption. For some, the pause in funding created anxiety about […]