"Grand Canyon University's $37.7 Million Fine Revoked by U.S. Department of Education: A Victory for Transparency and Innovation"
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"Grand Canyon University's $37.7 Million Fine Revoked by U.S. Department of Education: A Victory for Transparency and Innovation"
[!CDATA[The U.S. Department of Education has recently revoked a $37.7 million fine imposed on Grand Canyon University for alleged deceptive practices. This fine, which was the largest ever issued by the department against a university, has been rescinded with prejudice. University President Brian Mueller expressed his satisfaction with the decision, stating that the accusations of misleading doctoral students were unfounded. Mueller emphasized the university's commitment to innovation, transparency, and best practices in higher education. Following an investigation by the federal government, it was reported that 78% of doctoral students who graduated from Grand Canyon University between 2017 and 2022 required additional courses and incurred additional costs of at least $10,000 to complete their programs. In response to the fine imposed in October 2023, the university appealed the decision, with Mueller criticizing the federal government for targeting a prominent Christian institution. Mueller also highlighted the similarity in fines imposed on Grand Canyon University and Liberty University, another leading Christian university. The Department of Education's decision to rescind the fine marks the conclusion of a lengthy legal battle for Grand Canyon University. The university looks forward to collaborating with regulatory agencies in the future to uphold its commitment to excellence in higher education.]]