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Democrats urge Education Department to ‘aggressively’ claw back discharged student loans
Key lawmakers said seeking money from the University of Phoenix and Ashford University would send a “warning signal” to other colleges.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 6, 2023 -
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In push for workers, Minnesota ends degree requirements for most state jobs
It joins a slew of states — including Alaska, Pennsylvania, Utah and Virginia — that have made similar moves.
By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 6, 2023 -
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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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Education Department temporarily blocked from seeking $23M recoupment from DeVry
An administrative law judge cited a legal challenge against the agency’s newest regulations over the borrower defense program.
By Natalie Schwartz • Updated Nov. 6, 2023 -
Grand Canyon Education CEO: Education Department is retaliating for university lawsuit
The allegation comes the same week the agency fined Grand Canyon University, the company’s largest client, $37.7 million.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 3, 2023 -
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Ohio lawmaker removes strike ban from higher ed overhaul bill
The updated legislation still contains a wide-reaching DEI ban and would create a post-tenure review process.
By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 2, 2023 -
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Wisconsin governor sues Republican legislators over withheld university pay raises
The complaint, which also takes aim at other recent lawmaker actions, is the latest development in a prolonged fight over DEI spending.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 1, 2023 -
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Final Title IX rules delayed once more as Education Department misses deadline
The agency did not announce a new deadline for the two proposals, though advocacy groups worry about keeping the current rule in place.
By Naaz Modan • Nov. 1, 2023 -
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Inside the Biden admin’s loan forgiveness proposal for specific borrowers
The Education Department will aim to wipe away debts for certain individuals, like those who entered repayment 25 or more years ago.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 31, 2023 -
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Grand Canyon University fined $37.7M over accusations of cost misrepresentations
An Education Department investigation alleges the Christian institution falsely advertised doctoral program costs to over 7,500 students.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 31, 2023 -
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Georgia system sued over alleged underfunding of 3 public HBCUs
The lawsuit says poor state investment has disadvantaged Black students at these institutions and subjected them to de facto segregation.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 27, 2023 -
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Wisconsin lawmakers seek to ban race-conscious scholarships
The bill’s authors cited the Supreme Court decision against race-conscious admissions in their memo, even though that ruling did not address college aid.
By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 26, 2023 -
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How the new FAFSA form will affect state grants for college students
State aid programs may need to adapt, as they often rely on data elements from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, SHEEO said.
By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 25, 2023 -
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OpinionThe Supreme Court is poised to drop another DEI shoe next year
Another case pending before the high court may further restrict what employers can lawfully do to increase diversity.
By Jonathan A. Segal and Adam D. Brown • Oct. 25, 2023 -
Education Department unveils stricter college oversight rules
The regulatory package broadens the circumstances in which financially shaky colleges must offer letters of credit, among other consumer protections.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 24, 2023 -
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California passed a flurry of higher education laws. Here’s what they’ll do.
Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed several bills with big goals, from easing transfer pathways to building more affordable student housing.
By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 24, 2023 -
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Judge dismisses Birmingham-Southern’s lawsuit over denied $30M state loan
The college wanted a court order forcing the state treasurer to issue the funding, saying it would likely close without emergency relief.
By Natalie Schwartz • Updated Oct. 25, 2023 -
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Republican lawmakers skip raises for Wisconsin university employees in DEI fight
The state's Legislature has waged a protracted battle against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at college campuses.
By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 18, 2023 -
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Arkansas lawmakers grill college leaders over DEI
Six public colleges faced questions on diversity spending and hiring practices ahead of potential legislation coming down the pike.
By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 17, 2023 -
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A dozen education groups press Education Department for FAFSA release date
The groups say “every day counts” to help students go through the new process for filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 16, 2023 -
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Sponsored by Elon UniversityA need for lawyers in the Carolinas
Career opportunities await in two states at or near the lowest in the U.S. for attorneys per capita.
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Conservative groups target Education Department’s $39B forgiveness plan
A judge dismissed a lawsuit against the Biden administration's clearing of over 804,000 loan balances, but a new appeal says it overstepped its authority.
By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 12, 2023 -
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Biden administration takes second swing at mass student loan cancellation
The prolonged negotiated rulemaking process kicked off with a Tuesday committee meeting.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 11, 2023 -
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North Carolina law forces colleges to change accreditors every cycle
Public colleges in the state will now have to find a new accrediting agency around every five to 10 years, similar to how Florida institutions must operate.
By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 10, 2023 -
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Lawmakers press state leaders on land-grant HBCU funding gaps
Here’s how legislators are reacting after the Biden administration accused 16 states of underfunding historically Black land-grants by over $12 billion.
By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 10, 2023 -
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Naval Academy sued over race-conscious admissions policies
This is the second lawsuit that anti-affirmative action group Students for Fair Admissions has filed against a military academy.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 6, 2023
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