Reading between the lines, it sounds like the university was most concerned that the website made class times and locations public (because it didn't require a student ID) thus creating potential safety issues.
While he was in the wrong for scraping, it got blown out of proportion when miss director’s feelings got hurt.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Michigan_State_University...
Had he required a signup process with student ID that might have muted the concern somewhat. But I totally understand his excitement at creating something and wanting to share it with his friends. It got way too popular which is a testament to the fact he had built something better than what existed. In the end I hope that university officials are understanding.