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09/07/2026 · Antrim County

Interlochen Arts Academy Reveals Decades of Abuse, Names Alleged Perpetrators

Interlochen Arts Academy, a prestigious Michigan boarding school, publicly released findings from an independent investigation into decades of abuse allegations. The report identified 88 alleged perpetrators and 238 alleged victims since the school's founding in 1962, including financier Jeffrey Epstein.

09/05/2026

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U.S. School Vaccination Rates Decline as Nonmedical Exemptions Increase

U.S. school vaccination rates have continued to decline, marking the fourth consecutive year of decreases. The national average exemption rate reached a new record, driven largely by nonmedical exemptions.

09/05/2026

Education

Recent Graduates Perceive AI as Job Market Hurdle, Economists Remain Cautious

Many recent college graduates report artificial intelligence complicates their job search. Economists, however, offer a more nuanced view regarding AI's impact on employment figures. The New York Fed observes a higher unemployment rate for new degree holders.

09/05/2026

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University Costs and Graduate Earnings: An Overview

University students face increasing tuition fees and living costs. Analysts are examining whether higher graduate earnings adequately offset these financial demands.

08/27/2026

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Interlochen Arts Center Details Decades of Abuse in Independent Report

Interlochen Center for the Arts released an independent report detailing a history of sexual abuse and misconduct at its campus. The report, conducted by the law firm Guidepost Solutions, identified 28 individuals as perpetrators and 224 as survivors.

08/23/2026

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Report Alleges Decades of Abuse at Arts School

A new report documents allegations of sexual abuse spanning decades at Interlochen Center for the Arts. Former students accuse almost 50 adults affiliated with the institution. One former student shared his account with NPR.

08/23/2026