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- 1Senate Approves Sweeping College Sports MeasureβSenate Resoundingly Approves Sweeping College Sports Measure
The United States Senate has resoundingly approved a sweeping measure concerning college sports, according to the New York Times. The legislation marks a significant federal intervention in collegiate athletics, though details of the bill's provisions and what it would mean for athletes, universities and the NCAA were not included in the available reporting. Reaction from lawmakers, schools and athlete advocates is still emerging.
- 2Prosecutors Reopen Cornell University Fraternity Rape CaseβProsecutors are reopening a Cornell University fraternity rape case https://www.npr.org/2026/09/29/nx-s1-5983714/prosecu
Prosecutors are reopening a rape case connected to a fraternity at Cornell University in New York, according to NPR. The decision to revisit the case has drawn attention given the university's prominence and ongoing concerns about sexual assault and accountability in college Greek life. Details about the original case, the individuals involved, or the reasons for reopening it have not yet been made public.
- 3Debate Over Whether Anthropic's AI Made a Scientific DiscoveryβDid Anthropicβs A.I. Really Make a Scientific Discovery on Its Own?
The New York Times reports on claims that Anthropic's Claude AI system produced a new scientific finding on its own. An expert at the University of Copenhagen said his team had been sharing its research with the model, and that the AI's new finding matched their unpublished work. The report raises questions about whether the discovery was genuinely independent or informed by the researchers' input, and it is prompting discussion about how AI contributions to science should be evaluated and credited.
- 4What we know about the Cornell University gang rape lawsuitβWhat we know about the lawsuit and investigation into the alleged gang rape at Cornell University
A lawsuit and investigation are underway over an alleged gang rape at Cornell University in New York. CNN reports on what is known so far about the case, including details of the legal action and the university's handling of the allegations. The story is drawing wide attention as campuses face renewed scrutiny over sexual assault reporting.
- 5Cornell University fraternity gang-rape investigation reopenedβInvestigation of alleged gang-rape at Cornell University fraternity house reopened https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2
Authorities have reopened an investigation into an alleged gang-rape at a Cornell University fraternity house, according to a Guardian report. The case, which had previously been under investigation, is back with law enforcement, drawing renewed attention to sexual assault allegations on the Ithaca, New York campus and how universities and police handle fraternity-related incidents.
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New York University is holding a conference on artificial intelligence and immigration policy on October 7. The event brings together discussion on how AI tools are shaping immigration systems, from border enforcement and visa processing to the treatment of migrants, as governments worldwide adopt automated decision-making.
- 7Arizona State hockey players ask school to put coach Greg Powers on leaveβArizona State menβs hockey players ask school to place coach Greg Powers on leave - The Athletic
Players on Arizona State University's men's hockey team have asked the school to place head coach Greg Powers on leave, according to reporting by The Athletic, also carried by The New York Times. The request makes the program's leadership a live issue and raises questions about the coach's future and the environment within the team.
- 8Cornell to Reopen Fraternity Sexual Assault InvestigationβCornell Sexual Assault Investigation to Be Reopened https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/nyregion/cornell-chi-phi-fraterni
Cornell University is reopening an investigation into a reported sexual assault connected to the Chi Phi fraternity, according to a New York Times report. The decision renews attention on how the university and Greek life organizations handle assault allegations on campus, with discussion focused on accountability and the handling of the original inquiry.
- 9Webster Man Thrives With Rare Century-Old KidneyβΌWebster Man Thrives with a βRareβ Century-Old Kidney
A man from Webster, New York, is reported to be living well with what doctors describe as a rare 'century-old' kidney, according to the University of Rochester Medical Center. The case highlights an unusual medical achievement, showing how a transplanted organ can keep functioning successfully decades after it originally came from its donor.
- 10Marquette Alum Walks Runway at New York Fashion WeekβMarquette alum takes the runway at New York Fashion Week
A Marquette University graduate has appeared on the runway at New York Fashion Week, according to student outlet Marquette Wire. The story highlights the alum's progression from a Midwest campus to one of fashion's biggest stages. Little else is known about the designer or show involved, but campus communities often rally around graduates breaking into major industries.
- 11Arizona State hockey players ask school to put coach on leaveβArizona State menβs hockey players ask school to place coach Greg Powers on leave
Players on Arizona State University's men's hockey team have asked the school to place head coach Greg Powers on leave, according to The New York Times. The request puts the long-serving coach's position under scrutiny and raises questions about the program's leadership. The university has not detailed the players' specific grievances, and it remains unclear whether administrators will act on the request.
- 12College Football Profits Off Players, Then Lectures ThemβCollege football gets rich off its players. Then we all lecture them about their behavior https://www.nytimes.com/athlet
A New York Times piece argues that college football programs and the NCAA earn enormous revenue from players while publicly scolding those same athletes over their conduct. The article points to schools including Oregon, USC and Texas, framing the criticism of player behavior as hypocritical given how much money universities make from their labor. Readers are debating whether the sport's moral lectures about athletes can survive its profit-driven business model.
- 13Yale's $30 million golf course restoration collapses into disrepairβA $30 million disaster: How did Yale let its newly restored golf course fall apart?
The New York Times reports that Yale University's newly restored golf course, rebuilt at a cost of roughly $30 million, has fallen apart despite the massive investment. The piece examines how the institution allowed the extensively funded renovation to deteriorate, raising questions about oversight, management and accountability behind the project.
- 14Dartmouth Provost Examined Over Suspected AI UseβDartmouth Provost Is the Latest College Professor Examined for A.I. Use
Dartmouth College's provost has become the latest senior academic to face scrutiny over possible use of artificial intelligence in their work. The New York Times reports that the investigation fits a wider pattern of professors and university leaders being examined for AI use, as institutions grapple with how to regulate the technology in scholarship and teaching.