USA Today Justin H. Lonon May 28, 2024 When it comes to changing the programs that help make college more affordable for students, it isn’t about ‘junk fees’ – it’s just junk policy. Outrage from legions of Beyoncé and Taylor Swift fans about hidden concert ticket fees helped spark a […]
Inside Higher Ed Sara Weissman May 26, 2024 Some lawmakers and higher ed leaders in California want a state-level designation highlighting colleges and universities serving Black students well. A California bill, which passed the state Senate last week and is making its way to the Assembly, would recognize colleges and universities in the […]
Medium Vanessa Ogle May 11, 2024 Measurement of the impact of women in leadership. I believe standardizing a set of performance metrics that track women in leadership will clearly demonstrate an organization’s return on investment for creating intentional pathways for women in these roles. This “Women in Leadership (WIL) Quotient” would […]
Higher Ed Dive Natalie Schwartz May 21, 2024 They asked the education secretary to ditch a draft rule that would clear debts for certain borrowers, such as those facing ballooning interest. Dive Brief: More than 120 Republican lawmakers are urging U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to rescind draft regulations aimed at providing […]
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs May 21, 2024 Greetings School Certifying Official, The Veterans Benefits Administration Education Service (EDU) is proud to announce the official release of the School Certifying Official (SCO) Resource Matrix. This new tool is an all-in-one resource for you and other GI Bill® partners to assist in […]
National Student Clearinghouse Research Center May 22, 2024 Undergraduate enrollment grew 2.5 percent (+359,000) in spring 2024, marking the second consecutive semester of enrollment growth following years of decline during the pandemic. Gains occurred across all major sector groups, but the majority (55.7%) of this increase is due to community […]
Business Insider Noelle Brasier May 21, 2024 DENVER, May 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Angi, a leading and comprehensive solution for improving and maintaining homes, today released its Skilled Trades in America Report. The report highlights a trend that stands in stark contrast to anxieties in many sectors: exceptionally high job […]
Faegre Drinker Jonathan Tarnow and Sarah L. Pheasant May 21, 2024 At a Glance On March 29, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education delayed initial institutional reporting obligations under its Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment (FVT/GE) regulations to October 1, 2024. On April 5, the Department announced a new […]
Financial Sense May 20, 2024 May 20, 2024 – Welcome to today’s Lifetime Planning podcast, where we explore the growing significance of trade schools in our rapidly changing job market. Our special guest, Doug Crawford from Best Trade Schools, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the discussion. As the […]
Business Insider Ayelet Sheffey May15, 2024 The Education Department extended the deadline for student-loan borrowers to benefit from account adjustments. Borrowers now have until June 30 to consolidate their loans, giving them an extra 60 days. The department expects adjustments to be fully implemented in September. President Joe Biden’s Education […]