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Biden-Harris Administration Propose End to Higher Ed ‘Junk Fees’

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Biden-Harris administration is proposing new steps to crack down on “hidden junk fees” to lower costs saddled on college students and families and make higher education more affordable. The White House also seeks to end “college banking junk fees” through the U.S.

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General Assembly Vacates TSU Board of Trustees, Governor Makes Appointments

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Lee said his “administration, in partnership with the General Assembly, is committed to ensuring students are being served.” I’m pleased to appoint these highly qualified individuals who will work alongside administrators and students to further secure TSU’s place as a leading institution,” said Lee.

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ACE Names 26 Emerging Higher Education Leaders

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jaunita Banks Mitchell said fellows take part in transformative learning experiences and emerge with new insights, prepared to face whatever challenges the future might bring. We are honored that the 2024-25 fellows and their nominators entrust ACE with supporting their leadership journeys,” said Juanita Banks, program director at ACE.

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Texas A&M Reaches $1 Million Settlement with Black Journalism Professor Over Hiring Issue

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the wake of the controversy, several Texas A&M administrators resigned including the university's president, Dr. Katherine Banks. The offer of a tenure-track position was ultimately reduced to a one-year appointment from which she could be fired at any time, McElroy said. She rejected the offer.

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Dr. Lorenzo Lamar Esters Appointed President of The Indianapolis Foundation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Esters is a board member for Fifth Third Bank, Visit Indy, and the Executive Committee of The Indianapolis Chamber, and a member of the Chamber’s Business Equity for Indy Committee. in higher education administration from Morgan State University; and a B.A. in English language and literature/letters from Rust College.

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Profiling Some of the Institutions With the Most Minority Business Graduates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While there are many undergraduates and graduate students aiming for careers in banking or finance, there are also entrepreneurs, innovators, people interested in hospital administration, and others seeking positions at nonprofit organizations. Large accounting firms and banks recruit FIU graduates, Hardin says.

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Colleges Caught in President Biden’s Campaign Against ‘Junk Fees’

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Banks won’t be able to charge students who open a college-sponsored deposit account fees for insufficient funds under an updated regulatory proposal from the Biden administration.

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