White House issues proclamation honoring colleges serving Asian American and Pacific Islander students
NBC NEWS — For the first time in history, President Joe Biden has formally designated a week to honor educational institutions that serve Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students — particularly those from low-income, first-generation and underrepresented backgrounds.
Read More about White House issues proclamation honoring colleges serving Asian American and Pacific Islander studentsChanging the structure of college courses could help close equity gaps
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Many have argued that increasing diversity and inclusion in STEM comes at the cost of lowering standards, but a recent report adds to what its authors say is “a growing literature” that debunks these claims.
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HIGHER ED DIVE — Overall, there have been 102 education-related ransomware attacks in 2023 as of mid-September, compared to 116 in 2022, 107 in 2021, 116 in 2020, 104 in 2019 and 16 in 2018.
Read More about Ransomware attacks cost universities billionsBiden-Harris Administration approves loan relief for some former University of Phoenix students
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION — The Biden-Harris Administration today announced the approval of nearly $37 million in borrower defense to repayment discharges for more than 1,200 students who enrolled at the University of Phoenix (Phoenix) between Sept. 21, 2012, and Dec. 31, 2014, and applied for relief.
Read More about Biden-Harris Administration approves loan relief for some former University of Phoenix studentsMercy University hosts College to Law School Pipeline Program
MERCY UNIVERSITY — An opportunity for Mercy students interested in pursuing law school to meet with mentors from the Westchester County Bar Association’s Diversity Committee.
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CUNY CAMPUS NEWS — Your statement of purpose (also known as an applicant statement) is your opportunity to show a graduate program’s admissions committee why you are a good fit for their school and program.
Read More about Five mistakes graduate school applicants canavoidWest Virginia University board cuts 28 degree programs and lays off 140 faculty in controversial cost-saving measures
HIGHER ED DIVE — President E. Gordon Gee has said the public flagship institution’s deficit could skyrocket to $75 million in the coming years. He has been the driving force behind a broad restructuring of the university’s academic programs and finances, an attempt to cut costs.
Read More about West Virginia University board cuts 28 degree programs and lays off 140 faculty in controversial cost-saving measuresFederal judge again rules DACA illegal, but protections remain for now
AP NEWS — While a federal judge on Wednesday declared illegal a revised version of a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, he declined to order an immediate end to the program and the protections it offers to recipients.
Read More about Federal judge again rules DACA illegal, but protections remain for nowAmerican Council on Education launches Office on Nation Engagement
AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION — The Office on National Engagement is headed by Heidi Tseu, a higher education and government relations professional with experience executing public policy strategies and community engagement initiatives, and will operate as part of the ACE Government Relations team led by Senior Vice President Jon Fansmith.
Read More about American Council on Education launches Office on Nation EngagementSurvey: Gen Z values college but cost remains a barrier
HIGHER ED DIVE — Higher education’s future hinges on whether Gen Z values college and believes it’s affordable.
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