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Colleges Eye Rule Changes in the Wake of Spring Protests
Pro-Palestinian encampments and protests strained college policies this spring. As summer sets in, some are revising rules ahead of a potentially tumultuous fall.
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.
Tenure Under Fire—Again—in North Dakota
Republican lawmakers and a university president pushed a bill last year that would diminish faculty job protections at two institutions. It failed by a hair, but the State Board of Higher Education has taken up the mantle.
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.
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.
Harvard to Refrain From Statements on Political Issues
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.
Five Takeaways From the UCLA, Northwestern, Rutgers Antisemitism Hearing
Republicans sharply criticized Northwestern, but didn’t land any knock-out blows. UCLA avoided tough scrutiny. And this time, Democrats and faculty members went on the offensive.