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Biden Administration Extends TPS to Ukrainians in the U.S.
Mar 10, 2022
The designation protects an estimated 30,000 Ukrainian nationals who are temporarily living or studying in the U.S. from deportation in the wake of Russia's invasion of their home country.
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Congress Passes Resolution Condemning HBCU Bomb Threats
Mar 10, 2022
The move follows mounting pressure from HBCU leaders and higher education groups, including AACRAO, to put "Congress on record" condemning the threats and ensure the crimes are being "fully and aggressively investigated."
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California Supreme Court Leaves UC Berkeley Enrollment Cap in Place
Mar 10, 2022
Following the court's decision, the university adjusted the expected number of students it would lose from the previously estimated 3,050 to around 400 total.
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Participating in Study Abroad has Multiple Benefits, Study Finds
Mar 10, 2022
Students who study abroad graduate faster than their peers, earning slightly more credits while taking less time to complete a degree.
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Common App Changes Language Again to Better Support Trans Students
Mar 10, 2022
The application will add "Mx" and "other" options for counselor, parents, recommender, teacher, and adviser prefix options as well as add "legal" to the first/given name question label.
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Tuition-Free College Programs Expand
Mar 10, 2022
Despite the Biden administration's tabling its bid for free community college, at least seven state tuition-free college initiatives have publicly launched since November.
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Russian Invasion Disrupts Study Abroad
Mar 3, 2022
Institutions are recalling students currently studying in Russia and Ukraine and halting forthcoming study abroad sessions in those countries amid the turmoil.
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House Hearing Discusses HBCU Threats, More Funding for MSIs
Mar 3, 2022
Lawmakers discuss ongoing threats terrorizing historically black institutions and highlight the key role HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions play in opening the door to higher ed.
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Biden SOTU Address Touches on Higher Ed Priorities
Mar 3, 2022
The president called for increased funding for the Pell Grant program and to support community colleges and minority-serving institutions.
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AACRAO Provides Feedback on Education Dept. FERPA Listening Session
Mar 3, 2022
The association submitted comments to the agency in response to a listening session held by the Student Privacy Policy Office earlier last month.
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AACRAO Comments on State Dept's Proposed Visa Fee Increases
Mar 3, 2022
The proposal would increase fees for nonimmigrant visas (including F, M, and J) from $160 to $245, a 53 percent hike, and increase the J-1 Waiver fee by 325 percent, from $120 to $510.
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Connecticut Proposes Bill to Ban Legacy Admissions
Mar 3, 2022
Officials from colleges in the state have stated that they disagree with the government intervening in admissions decisions.
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Common App Data Shows Continued Growth in Applications
Mar 3, 2022
Underrepresented minority applicants increased by 17 percent over 2019-20, and first-generation applicants increased by 21 percent.
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Report Reveals Disparities in College Prep Opportunities Due to Pandemic
Mar 3, 2022
Survey finds a strong link between participating in college prep and applying to college among the class of 2021.
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CA Governor Asks State Supreme Court to Block Enrollment Freeze at UC Berkeley
Feb 24, 2022
Gov. Newsom said that the order denies over 3,000 potential students the opportunity of higher education, disproportionately impacting disadvantaged and underrepresented students.
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Colleges Consider Fairness of Recommendation Letters
Feb 24, 2022
Institutions are increasingly scrutinizing the use of letters of recommendation in admissions.
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CFPB Steps Up Scrutiny on Loan Servicers' Obligations Under Biden's PSLF Expansion
Feb 24, 2022
New guidance details actions servicers should take to ensure they do not misrepresent borrower eligibility or make deceptive statements to borrowers regarding the PSLF program.
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White House Extends National Pandemic Emergency
Feb 24, 2022
The announcement extends a number of regulatory flexibilities for institutions and students, including remote learning requirements and return of Title IV funds (R2T4), among other things.
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Congress Passes Third Stopgap Spending Bill
Feb 24, 2022
As lawmakers continue negotiations over FY 2022 spending and FY 2023 talks loom, AACRAO and other higher ed groups urge policy makers to invest in college completion initiatives.
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China's New Privacy Law, U.S. CUI Regulations Spark Confusion
Feb 24, 2022
AACRAO will work to develop guidance to help institutions navigate these complex privacy and data governance issues.