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Legislating an Honest Look at College Cost

State legislation to improve transparency about the cost of a degree has earned bipartisan support. Some worry about political motives and unintended consequences.

LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne taking a selfie with fans

The Current State of NIL

Athletics officials will lobby lawmakers this week for a federal bill governing name, image and likeness as the NCAA and conferences contend with a patchwork of state laws.

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Recognizing an ‘Untapped Resource’

Illinois lawmakers passed legislation urging colleges to adopt neurodiversity inclusion statements in response to advocacy by community college leaders.

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A ‘Modest but Important Step’ Against Transcript Withholding

The proposed ban comes as more states are restricting colleges and universities from withholding transcripts when a student owes money to the institution. The planned federal ban would only apply in some cases.

Birmingham-Southern supporters holding signs

Public Lifelines for Private Colleges

A new state loan program for struggling private colleges will likely save Birmingham-Southern College from closure. But experts don’t expect similar efforts to catch on.

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A ‘More Rigorous Process’ to Determine Financial Aid Eligibility

Biden administration wants to add a host of new conditions to the agreements that allow colleges and universities to receive financial aid. Critics say those proposals need more work.

Louisiana senator Bill Cassidy, a white man with gray hair, wearing a suit, blue shirt and yellow tie, raises two fingers during a Senate hearing.

Senate OKs Resolution to Block Loan Forgiveness

President Biden has said he would veto the resolution, while some said it would cause “irreparable damage” to the federal student loan system.

Alabama Passes Collegiate Trans Athlete Ban

Alabama governor Kay Ivey has signed a bill barring transgender athletes from competing in collegiate sports that do not correspond...