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Utah Higher Ed Seeks Compliance with New Law Prohibiting DEI

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The new law prohibits institutions from operating offices named diversity, equity, and inclusion and establishing or maintaining an office that promotes prohibited discriminatory practices, excepting what is necessary for compliance with federal law, state law, and certain grant, athletics, and accreditation requirements.

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Fill Graduation Gaps, Transform Higher Ed

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Students receiving Pell grants have graduation rates 21 percentage points lower than students who are not Pell-eligible. And it is not just about a job. 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

On top of that, undocumented students are ineligible for any federal financial aid. No Pell Grants. Work with Admissions, Financial Aid, Counseling, Career Development, and other offices to discuss inclusive actions and support structures. No student loans. No Federal work study. Be informed.

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President Moves: Cornell leader steps down as hiring ramps up

University Business

Kotlikoff will serve as interim president under a two-year contract. Pollack is also credited with increasing by 1,000 the number of undergraduates receiving grant-based financial aid, the university noted. During Pollack’s presidency, the university created the Cornell Jeb E. Eden to serve as its next leader.

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Why federal oversight on higher education is growing on multiple fronts

University Business

China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) issued a report to Congress that recommended amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965, granting Congress and federal agencies deeper oversight of how U.S. For example, the report suggested that the Department analyze all China- and Hong Kong-origin gifts and contracts received by 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. The same goes for Arizona.

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Take It From Me…These Loans Won’t Stay Paused Forever

College Forward

As COVID reaches its second full year of impacting just about every aspect of our lives, pausing federal student loan payments and interest being added to loan balance, and private lenders allowing loan holders to enter temporary forbearance has given loan holders one less thing to financially worry about. Create Multiple Sources of Income.