The measure would require the Department of Education to use a definition of antisemitism from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. The House of Representatives passed legislation to address…
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President Responds to Campus Protest Encampments
He says breaking the law is not a “peaceful protest.” President Joe Biden responded to the college campus protests on Thursday, saying that the students’ on-campus tent encampments…
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House Minority Leader Requests Vote on Act to Counter Antisemitism
He urges the House speaker to bring legislation to the floor that seeks to establish a national coordinator to counter antisemitism. House Minority Leader Hakkem Jeffries of New…
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Group of Legislators Calls Out Columbia University Board of Trustees
Negotiations to disband protestors encamped on the campus have failed. A group of 21 members of the House, led by Representatives Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey and Dan…
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U.S. Naval Community College Offers Health Science Degree
College president says, “Medical roles are the backbone of the fleet.” The U.S. Naval Community College (USNCC) has launched a health science program for sailors who seek a…
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DHS Opens Applications for Terrorism Prevention Development
DHS secretary announces grants available to projects from local governments, nonprofits, and universities. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) opened applications for its Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention…
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They sent a letter to the attorney general and education secretary calling for action regarding an anti-Israel demonstration at Columbia University. Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas headed a…
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Administration Notifies Public Service Workers of Student Debt Relief
77,700 borrowers approved for a total of $5.8 billion in forgiven loans The Department of Education announced this month that an additional $5.8 billion in federal student loans…
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Education Secretary Details Save Plan Student Loan Forgiveness
State-by-state breakdown published by the department. President Biden’s administration released state-specific details on the forgiveness of $1.2 billion in student loans for nearly 153,000 borrowers through the SAVE…
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Education Department Reaches Settlement over Student Aid Violations
College consistently breached testing regulations to enhance enrollment and gain student loan funds. The U.S. Department of Education has reached a settlement with the for-profit school International Education…
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