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New Biden executive order seeks to boost HBCUs
The White House reaffirmed initiatives focused on equity and economic opportunity as historically Black institutions see new national prominence.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 7, 2021 -
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20 states again ask court to block Ed Dept's policy that Title IX protects LGBTQ students
The request comes on the heels of the agency releasing its regulatory proposal that would dictate how colleges must address sex-based discrimination.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated June 28, 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 blocks college athlete vaccine mandate in Michigan, preserves one for workers
Western Michigan women's soccer players don't have to get the shot for now, but a Michigan State employee likely will.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 1, 2021 -
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Ed Dept gave too much relief funding to some colleges, watchdog finds
The U.S. Government Accountability Office studied how the department processes grants and recommended it strengthen procedures.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 27, 2021 -
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Illinois governor requires college students, workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Gov. J.B. Pritzker's move prompted criticism among conservatives and took some schools by surprise.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 27, 2021 -
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Arkansas attorney general issues opinion denouncing critical race theory
Teaching the concept at public colleges could violate state and federal law, according to the opinion, which raised academic freedom concerns.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 26, 2021 -
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Former Republican governor leading Wisconsin system rebuffs GOP lawmakers' effort to control COVID rules
Tommy Thompson railed against legislators, saying he would not abdicate responsibility to keep campuses safe.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 25, 2021 -
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Colleges can now consider testimony outside hearings in Title IX investigations
The Education Department will no longer enforce part of a Trump-era rule that forced schools to only factor in statements subject to cross-examination.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 25, 2021 -
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Will full FDA approval of a coronavirus vaccine alter colleges' fall plans?
The move, which the agency made Monday, may not change colleges' legal considerations, experts say. But it could offer a chance to build trust.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated Aug. 23, 2021 -
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Washington's governor requires college employees to be vaccinated
Gov. Jay Inslee said faculty, staff and contractors must be fully vaccinated by Oct. 18. It's one of the most stringent mandates imposed by any state.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 19, 2021 -
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South Carolina colleges add mask mandates after top court paves way
A panel of judges said a recent state law did not prevent colleges from implementing campuswide face covering requirements.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 18, 2021 -
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Judge orders Mills College to turn over financial documents in merger lawsuit
The ruling also extended a temporary restraining order blocking the school's potential agreement to join Northeastern University.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 17, 2021 -
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Philadelphia requires college employees and students to be fully vaccinated this fall
The city's vaccine mandate is meant to combat surging coronavirus infections due to the ultra-contagious delta variant.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 16, 2021 -
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Survivor advocates call for quick changes to Title IX
The Biden administration already intends to issue a new rule governing how schools must address sexual violence. But activists want it done faster.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 16, 2021 -
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Q&AHow could investing in regional colleges help communities?
Robert Maxim talks about his new Brookings Institution report arguing for a major infusion of federal money into an overlooked group of schools.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 13, 2021 -
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Colleges prepare for the pandemic's second fall termArizona public colleges institute mask mandate, potentially clashing with state law
Several states have blocked coronavirus mitigation measures, but the Arizona institutions are among the first to challenge such a restriction so directly.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 12, 2021 -
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Department of Education takes a new directionEd Department finds closed for-profits owe over $6M
The dollar amounts charged against two for-profits that closed in 2018 may be less important than the direction regulators are signaling, experts say.
By Rick Seltzer • Aug. 10, 2021 -
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Mills College alumnae leaders take issue with merger lawsuit
A group of current and former trustees say the complaint is "detrimental" to the future of the institution, which is seeking to join with Northeastern University.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 10, 2021 -
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Participation with NC-SARA spurs some online enrollment growth, report says
For-profit schools that take part in the interstate distance learning pact don't see more benefits than their nonprofit counterparts, the analysis found.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 9, 2021 -
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Opinion
Biden's free community college plan won't succeed without robust transfer strategies
A senior program manager at the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program argues for strengthening pathways between two- and four-year schools.
By Gelsey Mehl • Aug. 5, 2021 -
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Federal judge finds provision of Trump-era Title IX rule unlawful
A policy preventing officials from considering statements that weren't subject to cross examination could render hearings hollow, the court said.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 5, 2021 -
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Senate education committee deadlocks on Biden's nominee for civil rights head
The split tally on party lines reflects the deep political divisions around Catherine Lhamon, who led the Office for Civil Rights under Obama.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 3, 2021 -
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Department of Education takes a new directionCollege operator blames Ed Dept for financial woes during shutdown
The Center for Excellence in Higher Education wrote to at least some employees saying it can't pay their severance.
By Natalie Schwartz • Updated Aug. 27, 2021 -
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Colleges prepare for the pandemic's second fall termDozens of higher ed groups call on lawmakers to allow coronavirus prevention measures
The American College Health Association led a statement criticizing legislators for passing laws that restrict vaccine and mask mandates.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 2, 2021 -
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California governor signs bill to expand student aid, create new transfer pathways
The state is providing funding for higher education as part of its plan to rebuild the economy after the health crisis.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 28, 2021
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