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First-year student enrollment spiked 5.5% in fall 2024

First-year student enrollment spiked 5.5% in fall 2024

Higher Ed Dive Natalie Schwartz January 23, 2025 The final data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center comes a week after the group retracted preliminary findings showing a decline. Dive Brief:  Enrollment of first-year students grew 5.5% in fall 2024 compared to the year before, representing an increase of about 130,000 students, according […]

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U.S. Department of Education Announces Incoming Trump-Vance Senior Appointees

U.S. Department of Education Announces Incoming Trump-Vance Senior Appointees

U.S. Department of Education January 23, 2025 Team of senior-level political appointees named who will support implementation of President Trump’s vision to empower parents in their children’s education and restore focus on teaching the knowledge and skills students need to succeed. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Education today announced […]

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Trump Administration Reverses Policy Barring Immigration Raids at Colleges

Trump Administration Reverses Policy Barring Immigration Raids at Colleges

Inside Higher Ed  Katherine Knott January 23, 2025 The acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday rescinded guidance that prevented immigration arrests at schools, churches and colleges. Since 1993, federal policy has barred immigration enforcement actions near or at these so-called sensitive areas. The decision to end the policy comes […]

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Trump Takes Aim at DEI in Higher Ed

Trump Takes Aim at DEI in Higher Ed

Inside Higher Ed  Jessica Blake January 23, 2025 The executive order doesn’t have an immediate impact on DEI programs at colleges and universities, but experts worry about a chilling effect. One of President Donald Trump’s latest executive orders aims to end “illegal” diversity, equity and inclusion policies and could upend […]

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Regulatory Freeze Pending Review

Regulatory Freeze Pending Review

The White House January 20, 2025 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order all executive departments and agencies to take the following steps: (1)  Do not propose or issue any rule in any manner, […]

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What Higher Ed Can Expect as Trump Takes Office

What Higher Ed Can Expect as Trump Takes Office

Inside Higher Ed Jessica Blake January 20, 2025 Trump has promised to crack down on DEI programs, fire accreditors and abolish the Education Department. President Donald Trump’s inauguration today kicks off what is likely to be a disruptive four years for higher education. He enters office at a time when […]

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California nixes degree requirements for 30K state jobs

California nixes degree requirements for 30K state jobs

Higher Ed Dive Laura Spitalniak December 17, 2024 The move is part of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s broader push to create better career pathways for residents, including those who don’t have college diplomas. Dive Brief: California removed college degrees and other educational requirements from almost 30,000 state jobs, the governor’s office announced […]

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