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U.S. Supreme Court Invalidates Race-Conscious Admissions: Key Considerations for Postsecondary Institutions, Employers and Others

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 for employers’ voluntary affirmative action […]

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Influential conservative think tank calls on Congress to reform college accreditation

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 and improvement,” the report asks lawmakers to […]

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Biden Administration Adds Students to Income-Contingent Plan

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 exemption from 150 percent to 225 percent […]

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Moody’s Report: College Closures to Increase

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 to stave off closures—including declaring […]

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