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Report Highlights Equity-Focused Possibilities for Dual Enrollment
Oct 12, 2023
New research examines the positive outcomes of expanding program participation to diverse student groups.
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Colleges Pull Students From Study Abroad Programs Amid Israel-Hamas War
Oct 12, 2023
Amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, American colleges with study abroad programs in Israel are grappling with the challenge of ensuring the safety of their students and faculty.
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California Governor Signs New Law to Aid Transfer to HBCUs
Oct 12, 2023
Separately, Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed community college students to retake credit courses in certain fields of study multiple times.
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AACRAO Comments on Digital Accessibility Rules
Oct 12, 2023
The association strongly supports increased online accessibility for students with disabilities but argues that more time is needed for institutions to comply with the proposed standards.
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Education Dept. Kicks Off Negotiated Rulemaking on Student Debt Relief
Oct 12, 2023
The Biden administration provided further details on its approach to student debt relief after President Biden's initial plan was struck down by the Supreme Court.
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North Carolina Law Forces Changes to Accreditation
Oct 12, 2023
Similar to legislation passed in Florida, a new North Carolina law requires public institutions to change accreditors every cycle.
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Naval Academy Sued Over Race-Conscious Admissions Policies
Oct 12, 2023
The suit against the Naval Academy is the second challenge brought in recent weeks against the admissions policies of US military schools.
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New Data on Distance Education Enrollment Trends
Oct 12, 2023
Education Dept. data offers a look at how online learning change at colleges from 2019 to 2021.
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Supreme Court Passes on STEM OPT Case
Oct 5, 2023
Justices decided to pass on a case challenging the expansion of a visa program that lets international students in STEM fields stay in the country after graduation to pursue employment.
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National Cohort Default Rate Hits Zero
Oct 5, 2023
Federal data released last week shows that the national cohort default rate has dropped to zero percent.
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Negotiators Selected to Develop Debt Relief Alternative
Oct 5, 2023
A committee of 14 stakeholders will kick off discussions about student loan forgiveness on October 10.
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Senators Introduce Tax-Free Pell Grant
Oct 5, 2023
The legislation aims to simplify access to higher education assistance and increase opportunities for students. AACRAO is listed in support of the proposed measure.
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AACRAO, Other Groups Chime in on FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act
Oct 5, 2023
The associations urge lawmakers to strike two proposed sections that could negatively impact institutions and researchers.
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Education Dept. Releases Post-Race-Conscious Admissions Report
Oct 5, 2023
Meanwhile, the House education committee hosts a hearing to discuss the changing landscape of college admissions.
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Administration Unveils Latest Round of Debt Relief
Oct 5, 2023
Additionally, the Education Dept. launches a new negotiated rulemaking process to develop an alternative approach to loan relief after the Supreme Court struck down Biden's original plan.
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Congress Passes Stopgap Funding Bill, Averts Government Shutdown
Oct 5, 2023
The final measure excludes a provision that would have granted the Education Dept. additional budgeting flexibility to run the federal student loan program amid the resumption of payments.
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HSIs Receive Over $40M in Federal Grants
Sep 28, 2023
The Biden administration recently awarded more than $40 million to HSIs to support Hispanic and Latinx students and the institutions preparing them for the future.
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New Initiative to Make Financial Aid Letters More Transparent
Sep 28, 2023
Over 350 colleges agree to provide students with more clarity regarding their financial aid offers.
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Government Shutdown Looms Amid Budget Fight
Sep 28, 2023
A bipartisan Senate proposal for a temporary funding bill includes provisions to grant the Education Dept. increased flexibility in utilizing administrative funding.
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Biden Administration Issues Final Gainful Employment Rule
Sep 28, 2023
The regulation aims to establish stricter standards for higher education programs to ensure accountability and value for students.