"Although our eight members are disappointed with the decisions of these two institutions, we recognize that intercollegiate athletics is experiencing rapid change and will most likely look much different in 2025 than it does currently," commissioner Bob Bowlsby said in a statement.

Biden team promises to lend further support to programs even though COVID travel restrictions remain in place.

A statement by Tuscaloosa-area lawmakers said the partnership will create a research and development center for technology related to electric vehicles.

All seven students were symptomatic, the university said.

Clark Atlanta University, said in a news release Friday that it had received a substantial amount of support from the CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, which had allowed it to help students.

The idea bucks the trend of putting students on the fast track to careers.

"We all acknowledge that increasing tuition is not an action to be taken lightly. But this is the best option we have to provide cost predictability, enhanced student support, and preserve the excellence of the university," said UC President Michael Drake.

Critics have claimed holistic admissions and affirmative action conceals illegal practices of racial quotas and as a result, Asian American applicants are being denied to maintain a range of other ethnic groups.