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Olympic Scandal Hits Michigan State University; DeVos Calls Students 'Unprepared'

Plus, students getting their money back in bankruptcy, and more in the weekly education roundup.
Michigan State University President Lou Anna Simon answers a question after being confronted by former MSU gymnast Lidsey Lemke during a break in the sentencing hearing for Larry Nassar. Nassar was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison this week for sex crimes.

Hello and welcome to the latest, college-heavy edition of our weekly roundup of education news. First up...

Michigan State University president, athletic director step down over sex-abuse scandal

Larry Nassar was sentenced to 40 to this week for sex crimes after a dramatic trial. More than 150 young women, including Olympic medalists, delivered powerful . In addition to his role as the team doctor for USA Gymnastics, Nassar spent nearly two decades as a Michigan State University professor and team doctor for athletes there.

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