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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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Course-sharing platform Acadeum launches dual-enrollment offering for high school students
Strayer University and three other colleges will provide the for-credit courses, which are being piloted this fall.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 25, 2021 -
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TrendlineEnrollment and Retention
A look at the pandemic's continuing impact on enrollment and how colleges can ensure students stay on course.
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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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University of Texas at San Antonio to acquire art school
The university's deal for the Southwest School of Art is the latest domino to fall in a steadily consolidating art school market.
By Rick Seltzer • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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Colleges add vaccine mandates after FDA fully approves Pfizer shots
Several schools announced new requirements, while others implemented plans that had been waiting on one of the vaccines in the U.S. gaining approval.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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Nevada's college students must get COVID-19 vaccines to enroll — in the spring
The state's health board voted to require proof of the shots by November to enroll in face-to-face classes in 2022.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 23, 2021 -
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PA bill would redirect $580M from Penn State, Pitt and Temple to student grants
The proposal would benefit students interested in universities in the PASSHE system, technical schools, community colleges and private colleges.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 23, 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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Ed Dept mulls changes to Trump-era rule securing public benefits for campus religious groups
The regulation bars public colleges from treating faith-based student groups differently than other campus clubs. Critics say it allows groups to discriminate.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 20, 2021 -
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Delta variant prompts quick countermeasures from some colleges
A handful of colleges delayed in-person classes as the fall term starts. But not every school is making changes, drawing ire from students and employees.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 19, 2021 -
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IBM software engineering apprentices can now receive 45 college credits
The American Council on Education recognized the company's yearlong program allowing apprentices to earn about three semesters' worth of credits.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 19, 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 -
George Mason grants medical exemption to faculty member who sued over vaccine policy
Todd Zywicki argued a previous COVID-19 infection meant he shouldn't have to receive a vaccine. But the university didn't grant the exemption for that reason.
By Rick Seltzer • Aug. 18, 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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Should breakthrough infections change colleges' fall plans?
Duke University, which is requiring the vaccine, reported dozens of such cases last week but experts say some should be expected.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 17, 2021 -
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Anonymous messaging app Yik Yak returns after 4-year shutdown
The platform, popular on college campuses, was a scourge for administrators, who grappled with addressing discriminatory and violent posts.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 17, 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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Nebraska regents vote against condemning critical race theory
The resolution narrowly rejected by the governing body on Friday opposed "any imposition" of the controversial concept in curriculum.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 13, 2021 -
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American Public Education plans to purchase government workforce training provider
It's the second recent acquisition for the owner of the American Public University System, which has been hit by disruptions to military tuition assistance.
By Rick Seltzer • Aug. 12, 2021 -
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Colleges prepare for the pandemic's second fall termUniversity of Texas at San Antonio to start fall with virtual classes amid delta surge
The university cited models showing the current spike of coronavirus infections fading in September.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 12, 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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U of Arkansas to acquire for-profit Grantham U for $1
The system will gain around 4,000 students through the deal, which is designed to bolster adult student recruitment and online operations.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 11, 2021
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