Grand Canyon University Will Settle Compensation Ban Fraud Suit

Grand Canyon University and a whistleblower alleging the university obtained federal government funding by failing to disclose violations of the Higher Education Act have settled their dispute, a federal judge said.

The parties reached a settlement and have until July 2024 to request reinstatement on the court’s trial calendar, Judge Dominic W. Lanza, of the US District Court for the District of Arizona, said in an order Friday dismissing the case.

• University counselor Michelle Mackillop alleged Phoenix-based Grand Canyon knowingly misled the government by falsely promising not to reward counselors for enrolling students in violation of the False Claims Act. ...