Filter & Sort
New Retirement Benefits a ‘Massive Win’ for Employees
Louisiana lawmakers passed a bill to give faculty and staff more time to choose a retirement plan. They hope it will help keep “the best and brightest” in state.
California Bill Would Create ‘Black-Serving Institution’ Designation
Some lawmakers and higher ed leaders in California want a state-level designation highlighting colleges and universities serving Black students well.
Colorado Bill to Improve Credit Transfer Becomes Law
Connecticut Lawmakers Put Final COVID Funds Toward Higher Ed
Governor is expected to sign the bill allowing state institutions to plug budget deficits with dwindling federal aid, a move some see as savvy and others as irresponsible.
Iowa Governor Signs Bill Banning DEI
NY Financial Aid Expansion to Benefit About 93,000 Students
State Higher Ed Funding is Still Rising—for Now
Even as federal stimulus waned, lawmakers boosted support for public colleges in 2023, with an emphasis on financial aid. Can it make up for falling tuition revenue?
Colorado Bill Seen as Model for Improving Credit Transfer
The measure, passed on a bipartisan basis, would guarantee that more courses count toward students’ majors and require transparency on colleges’ transfer activity.