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College Cost Reduction Act Clears Education and Workforce House Committee
Feb 2, 2024
Republicans and Democrats have expressed concerns over the rising cost of postsecondary education. However, methods to address this issue are very different.
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Utah Becomes The Latest State to Ban Diversity Programs in Government and On Campus
Feb 1, 2024
Utah’s legislature became the latest state to pass a bill prohibiting diversity training, hiring, and inclusion programs at universities and in state government.
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Legacy Admission Policies Are Being Scrutinized
Feb 1, 2024
Virginia is likely to ban legacy preferences for public colleges next month, making it the first state to do so since the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action.
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Texas Law Has Forced University of Texas Austin To Eliminate Scholarship Program for Undocumented Students
Feb 1, 2024
University of Texas at Austin is eliminating a scholarship program for undocumented students, citing the state’s ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion spending.
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Florida Career College Will Close Later This Month
Feb 1, 2024
Florida Career College, a for-profit institution, will formally close its doors later this month.
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College Enrollment Rates Start to Rise
Feb 1, 2024
Undergraduate enrollment is increasing, according to new data from the National Student Clearinghouse. Community colleges focused on vocational training in particular made major gains last fall.
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Lawmakers Raise Concern with the U.S. Department of Education's Intention to Fine Liberty University
Feb 1, 2024
In a letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, three lawmakers expressed concern about the Education Department’s intention to fine Liberty University $37.5 million for allegedly violating the Clery Act.
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The Biden Administration Considers Repealing Obama-Era Policy Allowing Schools to Automatically Charge Students for Course Materials
Feb 1, 2024
For nearly a decade, universities have been able to automatically charge students for books and supplies. The Biden Administration is looking remove this system to increase transparency and student autonomy.
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The Biden Administration Announces Plans to Move Forward with Student Debt Forgiveness for Borrowers with Financial Hardships
Feb 1, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education plans to hold two rulemaking committee hearings in February focusing on student debt forgiveness for borrowers experiencing financial hardships.
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DOJ Joins States in Case Against The NCAA
Feb 1, 2024
This is the first time the federal government has joined a state-led case regarding student transfer flexibility.
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NCAA Under Pressure From Pro-Labor Advocates and Regulators
Feb 1, 2024
A National Labor Relations Board judge is set to conclude the hearing process for a case deciding whether student athletes ought to be classified as employees, as well as if certain rules violate federal labor laws.
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Chair of House Education and Workforce Committee Launches Antisemitism Probe Against the University of Pennsylvania
Feb 1, 2024
Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) launched the investigation after testimony provided by university leaders at the December 12, 2023 House hearing.
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Undocumented Families Have Been Unable to Fill Out New FAFSA Form
Feb 1, 2024
Undocumented applicants and their families have faced problems attempting to fill out the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
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