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New Mexico to establish $959M higher ed fund supporting free tuition
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said the trust will cement the state’s status as a leader in college equity and access.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 11, 2024 -
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Biden proposes free community college, Pell Grant increases in FY25 budget
The president's funding proposal is likely dead on arrival in a divided Congress, but it shows his priorities for higher education.
By Laura Spitalniak • March 11, 2024 -
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As AI continues its forward march in education and the workplace, colleges are grapplling with how best to incorporate the emerging technology into admissions, courrsework and elsewhere
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DEI at public colleges, medical schools comes under congressional attack
Republicans on the House's education committee took aim at diversity, equity and inclusion during a two-hour hearing Thursday.
By Lilah Burke • March 7, 2024 -
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Soft skills lead to faster promotions, LinkedIn data shows
For talent professionals, this means upskilling initiatives and the hiring process should include a focus on soft skills.
By Carolyn Crist • March 7, 2024 -
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Massachusetts ramps up financial oversight for 2 faith-based colleges
The state's higher education department said it couldn't confirm that Boston Baptist College and Northpoint Bible College will be able to stay open.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 6, 2024 -
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How North Idaho College’s accreditation fell under threat
Dysfunction has plagued the community college’s board, but some are hopeful the institution can get back on track.
By Lilah Burke • March 6, 2024 -
Liberty University fined record $14M over campus safety law violations
The U.S. Department of Education wants to send the message that it will hold colleges accountable for Clery Act noncompliance, an agency official said.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 5, 2024 -
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Legal threat over University of Phoenix deal gains momentum
An Idaho legislative committee advanced a resolution that would allow the Legislature's leaders to file a lawsuit over the transaction.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 4, 2024 -
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Another continuing resolution pushes FY 24 education funding decision to March 22
President Joe Biden on Friday approved the short-term funding plan, which includes a FAFSA provision.
By Kara Arundel • March 1, 2024 -
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Which colleges are extending their decision deadlines?
The National Association for College Admission Counseling released a public directory showing which member institutions have pushed back key dates.
By Laura Spitalniak • March 1, 2024 -
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Walmart revamps education benefit with an eye toward internal mobility
The new approach is meant to help with the company’s internal development in coming years, as well as its commitment to skill-based hiring.
By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Pennsylvania colleges would be ‘equal partners’ under new system, governor’s office says
An 11-page report offers new details about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan to unite the state’s university system and community colleges.
By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Congressman seeks to block Labor Department’s new overtime rule
The bill is just one example of the pushback the agency has received since it released the proposal, which could have major impacts for colleges.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Idaho education board lacks authority for University of Phoenix deal, legal memo says
An attorney for the Legislature took aim at how the proposed transaction is structured and recommended that lawmakers take legal action against it.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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Are policymakers overlooking key higher education data?
College earnings data often only includes students who graduated, but adding those who didn’t can unearth revealing information, a recent report suggests.
By Lilah Burke • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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Pell Grant program faces a potential budget crisis, fiscal policy group says
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimated that the federal aid program could see a shortfall as high as $95 billion over the next decade.
By Lilah Burke • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Yale reinstates standardized test requirement for applicants
However, the university said students could report Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate scores as an alternative to the SAT or ACT.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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Education Department: Common medical conditions have disability protections
The documents explain colleges and K-12 schools' Section 504 responsibilities for students with asthma, diabetes, food allergies or GERD.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 22, 2024 -
New Wisconsin law will guarantee admission into UW System for top high school students
Gov. Tony Evers praised the program as a way to strengthen the state's workforce and retain graduates after college.
By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 21, 2024 -
Idaho lawmakers push back on planned University of Phoenix acquisition
A proposed resolution would urge the state’s education board to reconsider greenlighting the deal and allow legislative leaders to take legal action.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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How HBCUs are building a stronger Black teacher pipeline
As HBCUs produce 50% of all Black educators nationwide, a UNCF report illustrates best practices for recruitment efforts.
By Anna Merod • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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House committee subpoenas Harvard in antisemitism probe
Rep. Virginia Foxx, a North Carolina Republican, told officials the university has “repeatedly failed” to satisfy lawmaker requests for documentation.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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Goldwater Institute sues Education Department over records related to Grand Canyon fine
The conservative think tank wants the agency to release emails over its decision to fine the Christian university $37.7 million.
By Lilah Burke • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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Education Department to ease FAFSA verification requirements this year
The agency is temporarily rolling back administrative requirements as colleges grapple with an abridged financial aid timeline.
By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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Nebraska lawmakers to debate DEI, tenure bills
Lawmakers will discuss two Republican-led proposals that reflect broader higher ed trends.
By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 12, 2024
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