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…
Read MoreSenate Plan Would Cut College Costs
A series of bills would also address student debt. Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Steve Daines of Montana, Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Tim Scott…
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Federal Court Overturns Two Convictions for College Bribery
Cases are thrown out due to a judge mislabeling admissions as property. A First Circuit Court of Appeals panel voted to overturn the fraud convictions of two wealthy…
Read MoreAdministration Investigating Segregation at Medical School
Student program may violate civil rights. The Department of Education’s Office on Civil Rights announced they have launched an investigation into a University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville…
Read MoreSupreme Court Hears Appeal for Biden Student Loan Cancellation
Skeptical justices point to major questions doctrine. The Supreme Court heard arguments for the appeal from President Biden’s administration to reconsider the legality of President Joe Biden’s plan…
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