Opinion: Why it’s important to support historically Black colleges and universities
DIVERSE — America’s HBCUs are monuments to the beginnings of higher education for Black Americans. However, these institutions, with their rich legacies and historic campuses, are crumbling before our very eyes. The repercussions of inadequate maintenance are extensive, impacting everything from the physical infrastructure to student health and well-being, threatening learning outcomes and financial stability.
Read More about Opinion: Why it’s important to support historically Black colleges and universitiesNew Title IX rules blocked in 21 states
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The Education Department won’t be able to enforce its new Title IX regulations, set to take effect nationwide Aug. 1, in Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska or South Dakota, a federal judge ruled Wednesday evening.
Read More about New Title IX rules blocked in 21 statesHow Biden’s resignation from the presidential race could affect higher education policy
INSIDE HIGHER ED — President Biden will not seek re-election, he announced Sunday. The news capped weeks of debate about his ability to defeat former president Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, and spelled the imminent end of a White House tenure that has been filled with ambitious plans to forgive student loans and make higher…
Read More about How Biden’s resignation from the presidential race could affect higher education policyProposed White House Regulations aim to increase access to higher education
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION — The U.S. Department of Education (Department) today released proposed regulations that would increase college access for high school students, provide better public data on student outcomes, including to increase oversight over distance education programs, and ensure the student aid programs work in the best interests of students.
Read More about Proposed White House Regulations aim to increase access to higher educationUniversity of Southern California center provides evaluations for academic accommodations
INSIDE HIGHER ED — At the University of Southern California, students who may not have a diagnosed condition or a current evaluation to share may request free testing to help qualify for needed course accommodations through an effort funded by donations and grants.
Read More about University of Southern California center provides evaluations for academic accommodationsComplications in the FAFSA application process could lower college enrollment rates
HIGHER ED DIVE — Increased investment in financial aid support services this summer could help bridge the gap for recent high school graduates, one NCAN expert said.
Read More about Complications in the FAFSA application process could lower college enrollment ratesOfficials voice concern over recent US Supreme Court decision that could restrict federal oversight of schools
USA TODAY — Eight current and former staffers at the U.S. Education Department expressed dismay over a recent Supreme Court decision they fear will blunt major regulations affecting K-12 schools and colleges.
Read More about Officials voice concern over recent US Supreme Court decision that could restrict federal oversight of schoolsUniversities abandon race-conscious scholarships following US Supreme Court opinion on affirmative action
THE WASHINGTON POST — In the year since the Supreme Court struck down race-conscious admissions, collegeshave walked away from scholarships with racial criteria.
Read More about Universities abandon race-conscious scholarships following US Supreme Court opinion on affirmative actionOpinion: Professors should not prioritize technology over teaching effectively
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Whether or not we believe in techno-progress, we are incentivized to constantly develop pedagogies involving new technologies, writes Adam Szetela.
Read More about Opinion: Professors should not prioritize technology over teaching effectivelyNational Student Clearinghouse Research Center study finds first-year college student retention is the highest in a decade
HIGHER ED DIVE — Almost all sectors saw better year-over-year rates in both persistence and retention, with four-year for-profits seeing the biggest improvements.
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