A look at the federal actions against Columbia University
VOX — The administration demanded Columbia make sweeping policies and governance changes — or lose billions in federal funds.
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MARKETPLACE — By the time Shana Laurienzo finished college and graduate school, she had taken out about $100,000 in student loans.
Read More about Student loan borrowers blocked from income-driven repayment programsOpinion: Students learn important skills through activism
INSIDE HIGHER ED — In advocating for a cause, graduate students can find opportunities to apply their academic knowledge and practice transferable skills, Jovana Milosavljevic Ardeljan writes.
Read More about Opinion: Students learn important skills through activismUniversity of Hawai’i launches fundraising effort to make up for loss of federal research funds
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The UH Foundation launched a campaign to support graduate students whose funding has been interrupted due to federal funding freezes.
Read More about University of Hawai’i launches fundraising effort to make up for loss of federal research fundsNevada graduate students advocate for collective bargaining rights
NEWS FROM THE STATES — Graduate students employed within the Nevada System of Higher Education say they have little recourse when dealing with hostile work environments, low pay, demanding workloads, and financial instability.
Read More about Nevada graduate students advocate for collective bargaining rightsHow the federal government has disrupted university’s efforts to combat climate change
THE HECHINGER REPORT — LeeAnn Kittle helps oversee the Denver public school district’s work to reduce carbon emissions by 90 percent by 2050. In January, her job got a lot tougher.
Read More about How the federal government has disrupted university’s efforts to combat climate changeWhat students should consider before enrolling in an online degree program
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Earning an online degree can come with certain expenses like tech fees or a per-credit distance learning fee. Those costs can add up, so it’s important to consider the full financial commitment before enrolling.
Read More about What students should consider before enrolling in an online degree programOpinion: Why mentorship programs should not treat every student the same
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Improving mentorship of underrepresented STEM trainees starts with awareness of the different barriers many face, John M. Herbert and Nicole M. Dickson-Karn write.
Read More about Opinion: Why mentorship programs should not treat every student the sameWhite House aims to revise eligibility for some student loan forgiveness programs
USA TODAY — President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order attempting to begin the process of altering the terms of a major student loan relief program.
Read More about White House aims to revise eligibility for some student loan forgiveness programsUS Education Department fires nearly one half of its staff
INSIDE HIGHER ED — McMahon said the reductions are a “significant step toward restoring the greatness of the United States education system.” Critics say they are reckless and will lead to chaos and confusion.
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