Gallup Megan Brenan July 11, 2023 STORY HIGHLIGHTS 36% have “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in higher education Confidence down from 48% in 2018 and 57% in 2015 All major subgroups less confident, with Republicans dropping the most WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans’ confidence in higher education […]
faegre drinker July 6, 2023 At a Glance Both public colleges and universities, and private institutions receiving federal funds, are prohibited from considering race in admissions decisions. Colleges and universities must carefully review and assess their admissions policies to ensure compliance with the Court’s rulings. There may be significant implications […]
The College Fix Garrett Marchand July 6, 2023 A new report from an influential conservative think tank calls on Congress to fix the college accreditation process and end accreditors’ stranglehold on higher education. With the stated aim of returning “accreditation to its original function as a mechanism for quality assurance […]
Inside Higher Ed Scott Jaschik July 6, 2023 The Biden administration has changed an income-contingent loan program in ways that will make it more popular and also more expensive. The Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan replaces the existing Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE) Plan. SAVE increases the income […]
Inside Higher Ed Josh Moody July 5, 2023 A new report from Moody’s Investors Service finds that college closures, while remaining rare, “will continue to accelerate gradually” as the higher education sector navigates financial challenges. The report, released last week, notes that distressed institutions are expected to try various approaches […]
NASFAA Hugh T. Ferguson July 3, 2023 Despite a fatal blow from the United States Supreme Court, President Joe Biden doubled down on his efforts to carry out his student loan debt cancellation program on Friday and announced that the Department of Education (ED) would instead pursue implementing the plan […]
Faegre Drinker John R. Przypyszny , Sarah L. Pheasant June 29, 2023 At a Glance In the last year, many states have introduced legislation to restrict DEI initiatives in higher education. Specific provisions vary, but can pertain to DEI training and in some instances may impact curricular content. Institutions need […]
Federal Trade Commission June 29, 2023 Revised FTC Endorsement Guides strengthen and clarify guidance for advertisers, address emerging market trends Tags: Consumer Protection Bureau of Consumer Protection Advertising and Marketing Endorsements, Influencers, and Reviews The Federal Trade Commission today announced it has finalized an updated version of its Endorsement Guides, […]
Committee on Educaton & The Workforce June 29, 2023 WASHINGTON – Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement regarding today’s reports that the Department of Education is planning to give borrowers a 90-day deferment, with the option for additional extensions: “The Fiscal Responsibility Act was clear […]
Office of Public Affairs June 26, 2023 An Idaho man was sentenced today to five years in prison for his role in defrauding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefit program, in the department’s largest Post-9/11 GI Bill fraud case. According to court documents, Michael Bostock, […]