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House Democrats press for speedy release of Title IX proposal
"Students cannot wait much longer for the Department to restore their civil rights," Congressional members said to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 14, 2021 -
Column
Is Biden's vaccine mandate legal? It doesn't matter.
The administration has decided the economic and public health benefits of a requirement are worth the risk of a judicial defeat later.
By Kate Tornone • Sept. 10, 2021 -
Explore the Trendline➔
MF3d via Getty ImagesTrendlineArtificial Intelligence
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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Feds to require large employers mandate coronavirus vaccine
Higher education associations are waiting for more details on the mandates, but they will likely affect many colleges.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 10, 2021 -
"Mills College" by Jennifer1121 is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Mills officials countersue alumnae association over merger plan
College leaders allege merger opponents publicly shared confidential information and are driving the college to financial ruin.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 8, 2021 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Q&A
How 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 -
The image by Corey Seeman is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0Colleges prepare for the pandemic's second fall term
Arizona 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 -
The image by Farragutful is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0Department of Education takes a new direction
Ed 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 -
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 -
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 -
Retrieved from House Committee on Appropriations on February 27, 2020
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