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Another continuing resolution pushes FY 24 education funding decision to March 22
President Joe Biden on Friday approved the short-term funding plan, which includes a FAFSA provision.
By Kara Arundel • March 1, 2024 -
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Which colleges are extending their decision deadlines?
The National Association for College Admission Counseling released a public directory showing which member institutions have pushed back key dates.
By Laura Spitalniak • March 1, 2024 -
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Walmart revamps education benefit with an eye toward internal mobility
The new approach is meant to help with the company’s internal development in coming years, as well as its commitment to skill-based hiring.
By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Pennsylvania colleges would be ‘equal partners’ under new system, governor’s office says
An 11-page report offers new details about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan to unite the state’s university system and community colleges.
By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Congressman seeks to block Labor Department’s new overtime rule
The bill is just one example of the pushback the agency has received since it released the proposal, which could have major impacts for colleges.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Idaho education board lacks authority for University of Phoenix deal, legal memo says
An attorney for the Legislature took aim at how the proposed transaction is structured and recommended that lawmakers take legal action against it.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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Are policymakers overlooking key higher education data?
College earnings data often only includes students who graduated, but adding those who didn’t can unearth revealing information, a recent report suggests.
By Lilah Burke • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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Pell Grant program faces a potential budget crisis, fiscal policy group says
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimated that the federal aid program could see a shortfall as high as $95 billion over the next decade.
By Lilah Burke • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Yale reinstates standardized test requirement for applicants
However, the university said students could report Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate scores as an alternative to the SAT or ACT.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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Education Department: Common medical conditions have disability protections
The documents explain colleges and K-12 schools' Section 504 responsibilities for students with asthma, diabetes, food allergies or GERD.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 22, 2024 -
New Wisconsin law will guarantee admission into UW System for top high school students
Gov. Tony Evers praised the program as a way to strengthen the state's workforce and retain graduates after college.
By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 21, 2024 -
Idaho lawmakers push back on planned University of Phoenix acquisition
A proposed resolution would urge the state’s education board to reconsider greenlighting the deal and allow legislative leaders to take legal action.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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How HBCUs are building a stronger Black teacher pipeline
As HBCUs produce 50% of all Black educators nationwide, a UNCF report illustrates best practices for recruitment efforts.
By Anna Merod • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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House committee subpoenas Harvard in antisemitism probe
Rep. Virginia Foxx, a North Carolina Republican, told officials the university has “repeatedly failed” to satisfy lawmaker requests for documentation.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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Goldwater Institute sues Education Department over records related to Grand Canyon fine
The conservative think tank wants the agency to release emails over its decision to fine the Christian university $37.7 million.
By Lilah Burke • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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Education Department to ease FAFSA verification requirements this year
The agency is temporarily rolling back administrative requirements as colleges grapple with an abridged financial aid timeline.
By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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Nebraska lawmakers to debate DEI, tenure bills
Lawmakers will discuss two Republican-led proposals that reflect broader higher ed trends.
By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 12, 2024 -
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Indiana proposal to overhaul tenure moves forward
A Republican-sponsored bill would create tenure standards related to intellectual diversity and the variety of ideologies students are exposed to.
By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 9, 2024 -
For-profit owner agrees to dismiss CEO, CFO as part of Education Department settlement
The agreement stems from accusations that International Education Corp.’s colleges violated federal student aid regulations.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 8, 2024 -
University of California and Cal State push back May 1 commitment deadline
The two systems, which collectively enroll more than 600,000 undergraduates, are moving back the date amid Free Application for Federal Student Aid delays.
By Lilah Burke • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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Deep DiveAs states drop degree requirements, does a 4-year diploma’s value change?
Although new policies are propping up workers without degrees, experts say higher education will continue to play a role in hiring decisions and pay rates.
By Danielle McLean • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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Foxx demands Cardona resignation over antisemitism response
The Republican lawmaker said failure to condemn a chant as antisemitic amounted to “cowardly evasion.”
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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Birmingham-Southern could get second chance at state bailout
An Alabama bill would install a new loan administrator to replace the state treasurer, who denied the college's application for $30 million.
By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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High school senior FAFSA submissions drop almost 57% year over year, NCAN finds
The form was available about three months later than usual, and seniors submitted roughly 676,000 forms by late January.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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Pennsylvania governor pitches sharp funding increase for higher education overhaul
Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, proposed a 15% funding bump for the state’s public university system and its community colleges.
By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 6, 2024
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