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At Indiana, Campus Tours Get Police Escort After Protests

After an increase in disruptions by pro-Palestinian student protesters, Indiana University paused all guided campus tours last week and shifted...
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Workplace Staff Issues

‘The Last Straw’ for Weary Financial Aid Officers

Financial aid offices have been overworked and understaffed since the pandemic. Now the FAFSA fiasco has put some in crisis mode.

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Government

Cardona Pledges FAFSA is ‘Going to Get Better’

Ahead of his Thursday remarks at the Education Writers Association’s national conference, the Education Secretary announced a “full-scale review” of the agency that oversaw the botched FAFSA launch.

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Asian Americans Oppose Considering Race in Admissions

The majority of Asian Americans approve of the use of standardized test scores in college admissions but oppose the consideration...
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Students Financial Aid

In Massachusetts, a Push for Free Community College for All

The first year of a program offering free college for those over 25 was a rousing success at boosting enrollment. Now, some legislators want to expand the program to all ages.

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Tech & Innovation Alternative Credentials

A ‘Great Misalignment’ Between Credentials and Jobs

Many future jobs won’t require a bachelor’s degree, according to a new report. But institutions aren’t offering credentials in the right fields to meet labor market demand.

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Government

Congress Extends In-State Tuition for Pacific Islanders

Some public colleges and higher education groups are worried about the precedent set by the change in federal law, which takes effect July 1.

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Is Enrollment Management Really Ruining Higher Ed?

Robert Massa and Bill Conley argue that a new book overstates the negative influence of the enrollment management industry.