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Here’s the Education Department’s next regulatory agenda
A final Title IX rule, as well as negotiated rulemaking on topics like accreditation and distance education, are on the horizon.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 5, 2023 -
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Biden administration defends student loan forgiveness plan in Supreme Court brief
White House lawyers argued a group of six Republican-led states has no standing to sue over mass loan cancellation.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 5, 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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NCAA panel recommends more benefits for DI college athletes, sport-specific governance
But the committee rejected calls to divide Division I sports, arguing its “breadth and diversity” is crucial to college athletics.
By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 4, 2023 -
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USC and 2U misled online students through doctored U.S. News rankings, lawsuit says
Students brought a class-action lawsuit this week alleging the university and online program manager violated California’s consumer law.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 21, 2022 -
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Here’s a breakdown of how federal funding counts toward for-profit colleges’ 90/10 rule
The list puts into practice congressional changes limiting revenue for-profit colleges can draw from federal education funds — including military aid.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 21, 2022 -
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Fix HBCU underfunding with bipartisan legislation, report says
States like Maryland and Tennessee offer examples for how to fund HBCUs equitably, the Hunt Institute argues.
By Laura Spitalniak • Dec. 21, 2022 -
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Is the era of college nonprofit conversions over?
A recent federal court ruling and coming regulations could deter some for-profit colleges from attempting to become nonprofits under complex deals.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 19, 2022 -
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Texas bill would ban diversity offices at public colleges
The proposal includes a provision that would force institutions to pay legal costs for people who successfully sue them for violations.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 19, 2022 -
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Democrats seek to create oversight committee governing for-profit colleges
A list of institutions that have engaged in illegal or fraudulent activities would be published annually under newly introduced legislation.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 8, 2022 -
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CEHE sues Education Department for $500M, alleging agency forced its colleges to close
The former college operator says the agency wanted to push its institutions to suddenly shutter so it could impose financial penalties.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 6, 2022 -
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Most colleges don’t provide accurate financial aid offers, federal watchdog says
The U.S. Government Accountability Office recommended Congress pursue legislation that would require institutions to give clear, standardized information.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 6, 2022 -
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Battle lines form over new borrower defense to repayment rules
New regulations will allow the agency to review debt forgiveness claims for groups rather than individuals. For-profits question whether that’s fair.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 6, 2022 -
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The year’s biggest higher ed stories — so far
These topics have resonated most with our readers so far in 2022.
By Higher Ed Dive Staff • Dec. 5, 2022 -
Judge rejects Grand Canyon University’s bid to overturn its for-profit status
The ruling says the Education Department has the power to determine whether it considers colleges for-profits for federal financial aid purposes.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 2, 2022 -
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Supreme Court agrees to expedited review of Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan
The justices plan to hear oral arguments in February. An injunction against the program will remain in place while they review the case.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 1, 2022 -
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Penn State will work to re-merge its law schools
Maintaining two separately accredited schools is not the best use of resources in a competitive landscape, according to the university's president.
By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 30, 2022 -
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NYU agrees to improve student housing accessibility under ADA
An agreement with the Justice Department covers some 4,000 student housing units across more than 30 facilities the nonprofit university owns and leases.
By Rick Seltzer • Nov. 23, 2022 -
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UC Berkeley agrees to make online content accessible to settle Justice Department lawsuit
The university’s videos, podcasts and MOOCs are inaccessible to people with hearing, vision and manual disabilities, the agency says.
By Natalie Schwartz • Updated Nov. 25, 2022 -
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Biden extends student loan payment freeze as debt forgiveness program stalls in court
The Education Department said if litigation isn't resolved, the moratorium will end June 2023.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 22, 2022 -
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ABA proposal to end admissions testing requirements passes next hurdle
The change would not take effect until fall 2025 if it wins final approval in a vote scheduled for February.
By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 18, 2022 -
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Department of Justice identifies suspect in most of this year’s HBCU bomb threats
The alleged perpetrator, a minor, will be brought up on charges unrelated to the threats against HBCUs, according to the FBI.
By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 18, 2022 -
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Federal attorneys can now recommend student loan discharges in bankruptcy proceedings
Officials tout new student loan bankruptcy process as more fair and accessible, but consumer advocates say much depends on how it's put in place.
By Rick Seltzer • Nov. 17, 2022 -
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Federal judge temporarily halts enforcement of Florida’s Stop WOKE Act in public colleges
The law stops faculty from discussing certain race-related topics, a prohibition the judge called “dystopian.”
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 17, 2022 -
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Judge approves Sweet v. Cardona student debt relief settlement, but likely appeal looms
The deal would cancel $6 billion in student loans for students who say the Education Department didn't respond to allegations 151 colleges misled them.
By Rick Seltzer , Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 17, 2022 -
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Discover concludes student loan probe
While the card company said it has finished its own investigation into its student loan servicing practices, it may still be subject to regulatory probes.
By Caitlin Mullen • Nov. 16, 2022
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