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Utah Higher Ed Seeks Compliance with New Law Prohibiting DEI

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Utah higher education leaders are considering steps toward compliance with a new law, HB 261 , that prohibits an institution of higher education, public education system, and governmental employer from engaging in discriminatory practices. Katy Hall Such prohibited practices include diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

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Fill Graduation Gaps, Transform Higher Ed

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Higher education is one of the most powerful assets our state has to uplift families, support businesses, and create prosperity. Graduates of higher education have increased volunteerism, improved health outcomes, and lower incarceration rates. Historically, higher education has underserved many Kansans.

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How Universities Can Support Undocumented Students as Federal Policies Continue to Threaten Them

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

are often told by high school counselors and colleges that they do not have many options for higher education. Known to many as Dreamers, DACA recipients, and undocumented students, it’s easy for them to slip through the cracks without getting the educational support or resources they deserve. No Pell Grants. No student loans.

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Why federal oversight on higher education is growing on multiple fronts

University Business

In the last few months, however, higher education has become the center of controversy relating to several developments integral to national interest. The Committee on Education and the Workforce, which conducted the hearing, launched a formal investigation into the three schools. “Ultimately, as the U.S.

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These access and affordability programs geared toward high schoolers reap great results

University Business

The program is set to offer graduating seniors interested in pursuing jobs in high-demand industries 80% coverage of their tuition or up to $8,000 in grants. The expanded access and affordability for high school graduates granted at Maine Free College and the Idaho Launch program share similar motivations.

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Department of Education Announces Steps to Make Better FAFSA® More Readily Accessible

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Department of Education (ED) announced additional steps to facilitate submitting the 2024–25 FAFSA form. These new steps include reducing verification requirements, suspending routine school compliance reviews and providing flexibility on renewing participation in the federal student aid programs. On Monday, the U.S. Dr. Miguel A.

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What a Tech Company’s Big Shift Portends for the Future of the Master’s Degree

Higher Ed Connects: News

This article was originally appeared in The Chronicle for Higher Education on August 7, 2019, written by Goldie Blumenstyk. Lots of higher-education leaders and faculty members should be paying attention to that, even if they don’t care about the future of OPMs, or even know what those initials mean.