U.S. Department of Education rescinds fine, with prejudice, GCU says

The U.S. Department of Education has rescinded a $37.7M fine, with prejudice, that was proposed against Grand Canyon (LOPE) University, “clearing the university of any wrongdoing,” according to GCU News. In a Joint Stipulation of Dismissal order issued by ED’s Office of Hearings and Appeals, the Department dismissed the case with no findings, fines, liabilities or penalties of any kind, GCU News reported. “The facts clearly support our contention that we were wrongly accused of misleading our Doctoral students and we appreciate the recognition that those accusations were without merit. GCU is a leader in innovation, transparency and best practices in higher education and we look forward to working cooperatively with the Department in the future – just as we have with all regulatory agencies, “GCU President Brian Mueller said.