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Fallout From a FAFSA Fiasco
Colleges are pushing back admission deadlines after the latest FAFSA delay. But not all institutions will be affected equally, and many aren’t yet ready to make the call.
Supreme Court Passes on West Point Affirmative Action Case
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to intervene in the latest affirmative action legal battle, this time centered on the United...
U of Iowa Expands Crisis Hotline
A University of Iowa crisis hotline, which was launched two years ago to support students, expanded its services in January...
New Report Suggests Supports for Nontraditional ‘Comebackers’
A new report by California Competes, a nonpartisan research organization, identifies “promising practices” being implemented at state institutions to bolster...
Aspiring Accreditor Focuses on Student Outcomes
The Postsecondary Commission aims to offer a new model of evaluating institutions. It has powerful supporters, vocal critics and a long road ahead to federal recognition.
Big Ten, Southeastern Conferences Create Joint Advisory Board
The two biggest and most powerful conferences in big-time college athletics are joining forces to develop a joint committee to...
Advocates Promote Equitable Prison Education Programs Post–Pell Restoration
Using feedback from incarcerated students is one way to work toward making prison education programs more racially inclusive, according to a new report from the Vera Institute of Justice.
Using Financial Aid Data to Help Students Meet Basic Needs
A new report says using FAFSA data to identify students who qualify for public assistance programs will help pay for their basic needs and boost retention and completion rates.