Fair College Admissions Act would stop the prioritization of wealthy alum offspring admittance. Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon and Representative Jamaal Bowman of New York introduced legislation that…
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Most Populous States Submit Corrections to Census Bureau
Updates to 2020 census due to underreporting of college students, care facility residents, and more. The U.S. Census Bureau received updates to the 2020 census from California, Texas,…
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Aviation Industry Taps Military Vets to Fill Job Openings
Airlines continue to experience pilot shortages. The U.S. aviation industry is facing a continued shortage of qualified pilots to fill ever-increasing job openings. The U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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Senate Bill Would Ban Transgender Surgeries for Minors
A similar bill was introduced in the House of Representatives. Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio introduced the “Protect Children’s Innocence Act” that would ban gender reassignment surgeries for…
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Invent2Prevent Winners Announced by DHS
A mentorship program and a project to address anti-semitism won the contest. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the two winners of the Invent2Prevent competition. The program…
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Supreme Court Rules Against President’s Student Loan Forgiveness
The opinion affirms the “power of the purse” belongs to Congress. The Supreme Court declared that President Biden’s administration does not have the authority to take unilateral action…
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SCOTUS Rejects Affirmative Action in College Admissions
Chief justice says the Constitution does not allow it. The Supreme Court issued a decision that stated affirmative action policies for admission to colleges and universities are unconstitutional.…
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FTC Supports Regulations to Protect Postsecondary Students
Agency comments on Education Department’s efforts to counter deceptive practices in higher education. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Bureau of Consumer Protection expressed support for the U.S. Department…
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Florida Governor Sues Feds Over Accreditation Process
Education department guidance impinges on state law that requires colleges and universities to switch accreditors. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education, claiming…
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USDA Launches Tribal Fellowship Program
Terra Preta do Indio intended to strengthen collaboration with Tribal colleges and universities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has initiated the Terra Preta do Indio Tribal Fellowship…
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