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Congress passes bill voiding NDAs in cases of sexual assault, harassment; Biden expected to sign
The act would allow those who experienced sexual assault or harassment in the workplace — and who signed NDAs — to talk about their experiences.
By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 16, 2022 -
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Final arguments unfold as Sweet v. Cardona settlement nears conclusion
U.S. District Judge William Alsup heard arguments this week from the Biden administration as well as colleges that oppose the deal.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 11, 2022 -
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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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Federal judge declares Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan unlawful
U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman, a Trump appointee, vacated the program in his ruling, saying it infringes on Congress’ powers.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated Nov. 11, 2022 -
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Off-campus students lack equitable access to broadband, researchers say
College leaders should include internet costs when calculating a student's financial need, study suggests.
By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 10, 2022 -
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Blunder renders Harvard’s $15M insurance policy useless in Supreme Court case
A federal judge ruled the Ivy League institution failed to properly alert an insurer about the case.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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A rising share of student loan borrowers are struggling to pay their other debts, watchdog says
But the Biden administration’s debt relief plan could help a large chunk of these borrowers, according to a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau analysis.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 3, 2022 -
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Education Department failed to properly report on policy experiments at colleges, agency watchdog says
The department said by the end of the year it will produce for Congress a comprehensive summary of all the recent trials.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 2, 2022 -
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Supreme Court justices question when race-conscious college admissions can end
During oral arguments for two highly watched lawsuits, conservative justices also repeatedly asked the parties to define diversity.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 31, 2022 -
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Education Department releases final rules on borrower defense to repayment, closed school discharge
New regulations set to take effect July 1 are an effort to hold colleges accountable while supporting students, officials say.
By Rick Seltzer • Oct. 31, 2022 -
Education Department finalizes 90/10 rule, college ownership regulations
The agency also finished work on a policy that will allow incarcerated students to receive federal Pell Grants.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 28, 2022 -
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Education Department touts new flexibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, income-driven repayment plans
The agency will credit borrowers for past payments, even late or partial ones, on PSLF and income-based plans.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 25, 2022 -
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What colleges need to know about problems with student loan servicing
Watchdogs say colleges should consider the student loan landscape they’re asking students to enter. Here are key findings from a recent CFPB report.
By Lilah Burke • Oct. 25, 2022 -
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Texas universities want to take back degrees for cheating. Can they?
The case stems from two public colleges attempting to revoke degrees more than a decade ago after academic misconduct allegations arose.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 24, 2022 -
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TrackerA running list of lawsuits against Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan
The Biden administration asked the Supreme Court to review another case that halted its student loan forgiveness plan.
By Natalie Schwartz • Updated March 2, 2023 -
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How a boot camp sold ISAs and ended up filing for bankruptcy protection
Prehired faces a glut of state investigations. A critic says the case could indicate larger problems for a vocational niche that had been booming.
By Lilah Burke • Oct. 21, 2022 -
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Most Americans oppose laws that restrict faculty speech, poll finds
Younger people and Republicans were less likely to object to such restrictions, according to new polling data.
By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 17, 2022 -
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Education Department ramps up oversight of college banking deals following critical CFPB report
New report indicates more must be done to keep students from being guided to "school-endorsed products with junk fees," the CFPB's director says.
By Rick Seltzer • Updated Oct. 14, 2022 -
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DeVry sues Education Department after it sought to recoup $23M in loan relief
Regulators' attempt to claw back borrower defense funds “will set a dangerous precedent that could profoundly impact every institution,” DeVry said.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 11, 2022 -
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How the Education Department is defending student loan forgiveness in court
The Biden administration laid out its arguments supporting the plan in advance of a Wednesday hearing for a lawsuit seeking to stop it.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 11, 2022 -
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Legal ruling may signal trouble for Biden’s Title IX plan, LGBTQ guidance
Judge rules against policies based on Bostock v. Clayton County, a case the White House used to support Education Department regulations.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 7, 2022 -
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Republican Sen. Ben Sasse set to become University of Florida president
Florida has been home to bruising battles over alleged political influence in higher ed — and when presidential candidates' names should be made public.
By Rick Seltzer • Oct. 6, 2022 -
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As cybersecurity threat rages, colleges invest in risk prevention and pay higher insurance premiums
Colleges can be cyberattack targets because they have sensitive information. Cyber insurance policies are getting more expensive, S&P Global Ratings said.
By Rick Seltzer • Oct. 6, 2022 -
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Federal data change means colleges can’t count unfinished applications in admit rates
New IPEDS reporting policies could prompt some institutions to examine the barriers for students to finish applying.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 5, 2022 -
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Kentucky lays out plan for boosting adult college enrollment
Recruiting adults is key to meeting Kentucky’s college attainment goals as the number of traditional-age students declines, coordinating board says.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 4, 2022 -
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Here’s a state-by-state breakdown of where borrowers are set to receive federal student loan forgiveness
The White House recently released estimates of how many borrowers are in line to have up to $10,000 or $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.
By Rick Seltzer • Oct. 4, 2022
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