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‘Highly Disruptive’: Proposed Overtime Rules Raise Concerns

September 6, 2023

Salaried employees who make $55,000 or less would be eligible for overtime under the Biden administration’s new proposal. Thousands of jobs at colleges and universities could be affected.

The logo of Ashford University, in tones of purple and yellow.
The logo of Ashford University, in tones of purple and yellow.

U.S. Discharges $72 Million in Loans for Ashford Students

August 30, 2023

The University of Arizona Global Campus, which acquired Ashford in 2020, might be on the hook for the discharged student loans.

Catherine Lhamon holds a microphone while speaking in front of a blue Center for American Progress background.
Catherine Lhamon holds a microphone while speaking in front of a blue Center for American Progress background.

Rights Chief Calls for ‘Coalition of the Willing’ on Campus Diversity

August 30, 2023

Catherine Lhamon said Tuesday that the Supreme Court decision on race-conscious admissions is an opportunity to reconsider how colleges recruit and retain diverse classes.

President Biden walks in front of a blue sign that says "Future Made in America."
President Biden walks in front of a blue sign that says "Future Made in America."

Science Funding Falters a Year After Landmark CHIPS and Science Act

August 29, 2023

The legislation was aimed at supercharging American research and development, but the funding it called for has not yet materialized. Advocates worry Congress will drop the ball.