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Lawmakers also approved direct pay for student athletes and sought better pathways from college to the workforce.

The Oklahoma Supreme Court decided Tuesday the state's law banning certain discussions on race and sex does not apply to college and university classrooms.

The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents voted Thursday for tuition hikes and a salary increase and bonus for its president.

Shortly after the U.S. Department of Justice sued to block Texas from giving in-state tuition to immigrant students without legal status, state Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the two parties had filed a joint motion asking a court to permanently end the policy.

Despite the presence of counterprotesters, Thursday’s “teach-in” was peaceful. Speakers condemned UT President Jay Hartzell for calling in law enforcement Wednesday and expressed support for Palestinians in Gaza.

College hopefuls should fill out the new federal student aid application to as soon as possible to get more funds.

A pair of new laws recently passed by the state legislature prohibits universities from having offices of diversity, equity and inclusion, and alters tenure practices.

Texas lawmakers made huge investments in community colleges and created new endowments for public universities. They also banned diversity, equity and inclusion offices and gave themselves more control over university faculty tenure.

The measure has been opposed by professors across the state, who say the tenure system has allowed them to educate students freely, without fear of losing jobs due to their teachings.

Fatima Larios’ family hoped school officials could use her death as a way to help others trapped in abusive relationships seek support. Years later, the family thinks the Nebraska school has quietly tried to distance itself from the tragedy.