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OCR Complaints Show Pandemic’s Effects
Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights is investigating more claims about disability discrimination on college campuses as well as allegations of antisemitism as more individuals seek out the office for help.
Can Hochul Offset New York’s ‘Age of Austerity’?
Since taking office, Governor Kathy Hochul has championed public higher ed and boosted its funding. For many long-suffering SUNY and CUNY campuses, her support won’t make up for a decade of disinvestment.
Georgetown Students Demand Stronger Response to Hate
Georgetown University students are demanding tougher investigations of hate crimes on campus, The Washington Post reported. “The frustration has been...
The Week in Admissions News
Public opposition to affirmative action; RISD opts out of U.S. News; DeSantis threatens all AP courses; Yale law increases need-based aid.
Student Efforts Put a Spotlight on Mental Health Strategies, Reduce Stigma
Student-organized events at Stanford and Georgetown raise awareness about wellness during a new Student Mental Health Week.
‘Systemic’ Disappeared From AP African American Studies
Drafts of the Advanced Placement course in African American Studies featured the word “systemic” with regard to “marginalization,” as well as with the words “discrimination,” “oppression,” “inequality,” “disempowerment” and “racism.” All of those references were removed from the version of the course released by the College Board this month,
UW Green Bay Starts Direct Admissions, Locally
It admits every graduate of the local school district.
Student Journey Map Addresses Cracks in the Advising System
Three students created the Student Journey Map, detailing student needs and how advisers can meet those needs.