Pennsylvania system presses for more state funding amid merger progress

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  Indoor mask mandate expires for U of Missouri System. Colby College bars discrimination based on caste.

  UPDATED: Oct. 15, 2021 at 1:16 p.m.

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  Faculty participation in presidential searches has fallen, AAUP finds

  The faculty group also reports that about half of colleges don't disclose finalists for the chief executive.

  Leadership

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  For-profit chain Vista College closes abruptly, files for bankruptcy protection

  The chain shuttered campuses last week, telling students that unforeseen events and financial challenges prevent it from continuing to operate.

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  University's lawsuit seeks to bill insurer for coronavirus-related losses

  Johnson & Wales U says it absorbed millions of dollars of losses that should be covered under commercial property and business interruption insurance.

  Policy & Legal

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  Opinion

  Overtly religious advertising can harm a faith-based college's STEM reputation

  Religious advertising can influence public perception of academic quality, new research finds. What does that mean for colleges' marketing?

  Enrollment

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  Virtual work is here to stay. Here's how colleges can help students land remote internships.

  The pandemic disrupted the world of work — and internships. But colleges and employers responded by trying new strategies online.

  Higher Ed

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  Deep Dive

  What does a college changemaker do, now that he's gotten what he wanted?

  Dan Greenstein spent nearly three years building toward a merger vote in the Pennsylvania system. Can his administration move from planning to doing?

  Leadership

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  Appeals court won't let Western Michigan enforce vaccine mandate for athletes claiming religious exemptions

  The university likely violated students' rights, judges found, refusing to overturn an injunction.

  Policy & Legal

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  South Dakota's 6 public universities could face dozens of cost-cutting measures

  A state-commissioned task force recommended sharing services and combining programs, among other steps.

  Finance

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  FTC threatens hefty penalties against for-profit colleges for false claims, warning 70 schools

  The Federal Trade Commission told colleges it can seek as much as $43,792 per violation, sending "a decisive message to the industry at large."

  Policy & Legal

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  Selective schools prioritize prestige in face of rising demand for college, report says

  A National Bureau of Economic Research working paper suggests that such a focus is socially inefficient.

  Enrollment

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  Median lifetime earnings rise with each additional level of education, report finds

  Georgetown University research bolsters findings that a college degree typically pays off in the job market.

  Student Success

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  Washington University in St. Louis uses 65% endowment return to adopt need-blind admissions

  Surging investments powered a $1 billion financial aid initiative at the private university. But need-blind admissions can be very expensive for institutions.

  Finance

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  Public Service Loan Forgiveness changes promise $1.74B in quick debt relief for 22,000 borrowers

  The U.S. Department of Education starts an anticipated revamp of the often-criticized program, where only 2.1% of applicants have met requirements.

  Finance

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  Deep Dive

  Low census counts rattle college towns

  As population tallies roll out, campuses and city halls worry a census interrupted by COVID-19 could choke available public dollars.

  Policy & Legal

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  UC system seeks to add 20,000 students by 2030

  A working group will examine paths to growth, including more online education, mergers and faster times to degrees.

  Enrollment

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  Student-athletes can now earn big off their celebrity. A new bill would tax their scholarships.

  U.S. Sen. Richard Burr introduced legislation that would affect players earning more than $20,000 annually through endorsements and other deals.

  Policy & Legal

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  SUNY begins to unenroll students who didn't comply with COVID-19 vaccine mandate

  The mammoth New York system said 98% of students have followed its mandate, but thousands still risk being deregistered.

  Higher Ed

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  Nearly all loans canceled through closed-school program were for students who went to for-profit colleges

  A government watchdog also found that many students whose debt was automatically discharged had been struggling financially.

  Policy & Legal

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  Board votes to unite 3 merging Vermont colleges under the name Vermont State University

  The state's higher education system is merging the institutions in an attempt to help them regain their financial footing.

  Finance

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  Stanford University plans to buy struggling Catholic college's campus

  Notre Dame de Namur University will use funds from selling its grounds to fuel a transition to a primarily online institution.

  Finance

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  Foundation will spend up to $500M to expand access at selective liberal arts colleges

  The Schuler Education Foundation is already working with five institutions, and is willing to reach up to 15 to 20 more.

  Student Success

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  Q&A

  Can colleges compete with companies like Coursera?

  Arthur Levine discusses how trends like personalized education are unfolding, what's driving them, and what can go right or wrong for colleges.

  Online Learning

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  Nebraska judge refuses to block Creighton University COVID-19 vaccine requirement

  Students said the vaccines conflict with their anti-abortion values, but Creighton historically hasn't granted exemptions for religious reasons.

  Policy & Legal

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  Deep Dive

  What student safeguards are needed if Congress expands Pell to short-term programs?

  Recent research found the payoff for short-term Pell offerings varies widely, but some policymakers think they can work with the right precautions.

  Policy & Legal

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