Higher education organizations call for deadline delay on gainful employment data and financial value transparency
HIGHER ED DIVE — Fifty higher education groups on Friday urged the U.S. Department of Education to further delay the reporting deadline for the new gainful employment and financial value transparency regulations.
Read More about Higher education organizations call for deadline delay on gainful employment data and financial value transparencyA look at the biggest higher education stories from 2024
INSIDE HIGHER ED — This year featured high-profile scandals, resignations and protests but also showed the enduring value of colleges and universities.
Read More about A look at the biggest higher education stories from 2024States awarded 11 percent more financial aid in 2022-23 over previous year
INSIDE HIGHER ED — States awarded 11 percent more financial aid to students in the 2022–23 academic year than the year before, the largest year-over-year increase in a decade, according to a new survey from the National Association of State Student Grant and Aid Programs.
Read More about States awarded 11 percent more financial aid in 2022-23 over previous yearWhite House approves new FAFSA deadline
USA TODAY — College students may soon benefit from two new bipartisan federal laws, one that gives families extra time to apply for financial aid and another aimed at curbing on-campus hazing.
Read More about White House approves new FAFSA deadlineBoston University Law professor Jonathan Feingold discusses how diversity mandates could affect higher education
THE DAILY FREE PRESS — President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to reform higher education are sparking concerns about diversity, equity and inclusion at Boston-area universities.
Read More about Boston University Law professor Jonathan Feingold discusses how diversity mandates could affect higher educationWestern Association of Schools and Colleges considers dropping “diversity, equity, and inclusion” language from their standards
INSIDE HIGHER ED — After months of rhetoric from President-elect Donald Trump attacking diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives—as well as threats to “fire” accreditors—the Western Association of Schools and Colleges’ Senior College and University Commission is considering dropping DEI language from its standards.
Read More about Western Association of Schools and Colleges considers dropping “diversity, equity, and inclusion” language from their standardsHow student loan borrowers could be affected by the next presidential administration
CNN POLITICS — With much of President Joe Biden’s student loan agenda tied up in court, the incoming Trump administration could have a significant impact on millions of borrowers.
Read More about How student loan borrowers could be affected by the next presidential administrationA look at plans to dismantle the US Department of Education
THE SENTINEL RECORD — Throughout his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump heaped scorn on the federal Department of Education, describing it as being infiltrated by “radicals, zealots and Marxists.”
Read More about A look at plans to dismantle the US Department of EducationA look at reactions to the appointment of Linda McMahon as secretary of the US Department of Education
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Linda McMahon has said little about her views on education, worrying some. But other experts are confident she’s the right woman for the job.
Read More about A look at reactions to the appointment of Linda McMahon as secretary of the US Department of EducationInternational students are advised to return to campus by January 20 in anticipation of potential immigration issues
INSIDE HIGHER ED — At least three universities have encouraged their international students and employees to come back from the winter holiday break ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration, due to concerns that he could use his first days in office to issue executive orders blocking them from returning.
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