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Deferred Maintenance Backlog Is ‘Ticking Time Bomb’ for Higher Ed
Legislatures have different approaches for addressing—or not addressing—billions of dollars in needed repairs, according to new research.
Transfer Without the Surprises, Part 2
What Michigan students should be able to count on when they transfer.
Is State Aid Broken—and Can It Be Fixed?
Each year, some states end up unable to meet demand for financial aid. Some officials are studying how to make their programs more reliable, but that might mean making sacrifices.
Texas Could Shortchange New Funding Model Champions
Community colleges’ student outcomes soared under a new performance-based funding model. But Texas lawmakers didn’t budget for so much success.
States Wrestle With Data and Program Tweaks to Access Workforce Pell
At a meeting of state higher ed and workforce officers this week, how to meet federal requirements to unlock Workforce Pell funds dominated many discussions.
Nevada Universities Struggle to Fund Native American Tuition Waiver
The state’s tuition waiver program for Native American students has been touted as a success. But Nevada higher ed system leaders say state funding hasn’t kept up with the demand for the program.
Federal Judge Rules Against In-State Tuition for Illinois Undocumented Students
New Data Shows How California’s Black-Serving Institutions Are Performing
The state added the BSI designation two years ago. Now, new research reveals heartening numbers on Black student attainment, as well as some areas for improvement.