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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

4] Check Hispanic and Latino/a students accounted for nearly 46% of all undocumented students in higher education. [5] 4] Check Hispanic and Latino/a students accounted for nearly 46% of all undocumented students in higher education. [5] This report covers higher education data on Hispanic and Latino/a students.

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APRIL 7, 2023

It's unclear, however, how pervasive these companies are in higher education. OPMs have become a hot topic in higher education policy circles, but for the uninitiated, it can be hard to understand why. GAO's report on OPMs states that program managers would normally fall under this ban.

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APRIL 18, 2023

The latest amendment to Florida's controversial higher education bill has removed all references to "diversity, equity and inclusion." The bill was deemed controversial since its February introduction due to the unprecedented control it would give the state over public education. In January, Florida Gov.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 30, 2023

On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina in twin cases brought by Students for Fair Admissions, ruling that the decades-long policy of race-conscious admissions in American higher education was unconstitutional.

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APRIL 3, 2024

A new lawsuit by 11 Republican-led states is challenging President Joe Biden's student loan repayment plan. The lawsuit alleges that the Department of Education overstepped its boundaries in creating the program. The case could have major implications not only for the SAVE plan but for other Biden-era higher education policies, too.

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JANUARY 24, 2023

Meanwhile, growing unrest in China could have ripple effects that'll impact higher education in the U.S. Higher education issues such as student debt forgiveness and affirmative action seized the national stage last year. higher education may also grab headlines in the upcoming year.

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APRIL 11, 2024

The current state of college accreditation has been heavily criticized and deemed in need of major reform. Politicians on both sides of the aisle have been unhappy with the state of college accreditation for some time now, and calls for change are only getting louder as the 2024 general election approaches.

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MARCH 22, 2023

The bill would also prevent higher education employees at public colleges in the state from striking. The bill comes after similar legislation targeting college diversity efforts was introduced in other Republican-led states. The bill's sponsor, Republican state Sen.

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Ruffaloni

MARCH 27, 2024

Among the highlights focused on online education are: Phil Hill, publisher of the widely circulated On EdTech blog, will lead a wide-ranging conversation with up-to-the-minute updates focused on the meeting point of AI, OPMs, third-party servicers (TPS), and other online education issues, institutions, and today’s regulatory environment.

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APRIL 25, 2023

Since 2020, many states have passed laws that conflict with this proposed rule. Over a dozen states unilaterally ban transgender college students from participating on sports teams matching their gender identity. The state’s Republican governor Doug Burgum signed the bill into law on April 11.

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MAY 9, 2024

Indiana is the only state with a FAFSA completion rate within 10% of last year's rate. The state has seen success in FAFSA completion due to early outreach efforts and a new universal FAFSA policy. The state has already met two out of three of its FAFSA completion goals. The Hoosier State's completion rate is down just 8.1%

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MAY 9, 2024

The MassEducate program, if approved, would give all Massachusetts residents free tuition and fees at state community colleges. Residents making 125% or less of the state median income would qualify for an additional $1,200 stipend. Thanks to the state's Tuition Equity Law, non-U.S. If the $75.5

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Spark Admissions

MAY 10, 2023

Although the term comes up most often these days in the context of college admissions in the United States, affirmative action has been around since the 1960s and has affected a wide range of laws and policies. Indeed, in its origins, it was most closely linked to employment, rather than education.

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MARCH 5, 2024

Note Reference [2] Check Since the 2023 Supreme Court ruling that banned affirmative action at colleges and universities, at least six institutions have ended their legacy admissions policies. Check Dozens more schools ended their legacy policies prior to 2023, according to archived admissions data.

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Ruffaloni

MARCH 14, 2024

Market gaps can be identified through study of economic and census data as a means of establishing an understanding of trends and enhanced through direct input from prospective students, parents, policy makers, and employers. Primary market research can be gathered through surveys and focus groups.

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APRIL 3, 2024

Greg Abbott signed an executive order directing colleges and universities to review and update their free speech policies. This comes as a response to a reported rise in antisemitic harassment in the state. The executive order names two pro-Palestine student groups as potential violators of free speech policies.

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Spark Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

The decision by Columbia to abandon the SAT/ACT requirement represents a significant milestone in the ongoing debate around standardized testing in higher education and in the overall future of college admissions. For decades, standardized tests have been central to the college admissions process.

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Spark Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

The decision by Columbia to abandon the SAT/ACT requirement represents a significant milestone in the ongoing debate around standardized testing in higher education and in the overall future of college admissions. For decades, standardized tests have been central to the college admissions process.

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JANUARY 23, 2024

Several states have introduced direct admissions programs, while the Common App launched a broader effort. Kathy Hochul announced a series of initiatives designed to increase access to the state's colleges and universities. Spanning 64 campuses, SUNY is the nation's largest state system of higher education, enrolling some 1.3

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Research from the United States Department of Education shows 1.2 At a time of intensifying pressures in higher education, colleges and universities are actively seeking additional populations to educate, namely adult and professional learners. The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) is in a unique position.

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

Financial aid discussions have centered on simplifying FAFSA and increasing federal Pell Grants – all important – but federal student aid policies are only one funding source for families trying to determine how to pay for college. A college degree is the pathway to social mobility for families trapped in the cycle of poverty.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Some are also worried that a potential shutdown could complicate the rollout of the Department of Education's new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Once that money is handed out, the federal government's role in funding higher education is largely satisfied. ACE stated that the U.S.

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AUGUST 14, 2023

Officials cited low and declining enrollment in foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics across higher education and at the university in deciding to cut the program. Much of West Virginia University's budget shortfall can be blamed on slashed state funding, according to the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

citizens to lose out on state or institutional financial aid. State and institutional deadlines for financial aid applications are fast approaching, so without a fix, these students could lose out on grants to help fund their college education. Some problems have since been resolved, but one remains without any workaround.

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MAY 10, 2024

Iowa's latest budget includes a ban on DEI offices at public colleges and universities in the state. One free speech advocate said Iowa now has the most restrictive anti-DEI policy in the country. Kimberly Reynolds signed the state's $8.9 It's a model that other states, including Nebraska , have deemed too extreme to copy as is.

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APRIL 4, 2024

A Connecticut bill aims to ban legacy admissions at the state's public and private colleges and universities. In February, the state's General Assembly proposed SB 203 , a bill banning legacy admissions at colleges and universities. But the higher education landscape has changed since then thanks to the U.S.

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Ivy Central

MAY 5, 2023

William and Mary is a remarkable institution that has been at the forefront of American higher education for over three centuries. The university is known for its strong liberal arts curriculum and excellent graduate programs in business, law, education, and public policy. William & Mary has 4% international students.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

Educational institutions make up 16.2% Other major universities that divested from fossil fuels include Harvard, Princeton, and the California State University System. Students are also conducting research to show how the fossil fuel industry leveraged corporate windfalls to fund donations and gain influence across higher education.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MARCH 1, 2024

Social media heavyweight LinkedIn is the latest to enter the higher education rankings ring with three new tools to help students find the schools that will land them the best jobs. “Reputation is almost like the currency of higher education,” says Phil Baty, Times Higher Education’s rankings editor.

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MARCH 12, 2024

According to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, race-based scholarships offered by colleges in the state are considered unconstitutional. The majority opinion expressly holds that disguised race-conscious admissions policies are race-conscious admissions policies all the same, Yost's letter said. A day after the U.S.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Other states are considering similar measures. Criticism of legacy policies has intensified following the U.S. 15, the Maryland House of Delegates passed a bill aiming to ban legacy admissions at the state's colleges and universities. Supreme Court's ban on race-conscious admissions. Glenn Youngkin.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In the last few months, direct admissions programs at Niche, the College Board, and even state-run higher education programs have received renewed media attention. Supporters of direct admissions believe that participation in direct admission programs help more students see that a college education isn’t out of reach.

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APRIL 16, 2024

The botched launch of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) may lead to a precipitous drop in college enrollments for the upcoming school year that could surpass those reported following the COVID-19 pandemic, according to higher education experts and advocates. High-minority school 32.2% -33.3%

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JANUARY 13, 2023

Universities were asked to detail the costs associated with running each program, including the amount of state funding it receives. Schools' responses to the Executive Office of the Governor's Office of Policy and Budget are due today. Florida Gov. We will never surrender to the woke mob. 3 in his address. DeSantis' memo, dated Dec.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 9, 2024

this year, led by gains in California applications, which compensated for a decline in out-of-state applications. this year, led by gains in California applications, which compensated for a decline in out-of-state applications. After all, knowledge is power. Applications to the UCs were up by 1.4% Applications to the UCs were up by 1.4%

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Yet for decades, America's higher education cartel has discriminated against applicants and students by adhering to racial preferences under the banner of ‘equity.’ Vance's press release stated that the new bill would ensure public accountability to the decision in SFFA v. senator and U.S. Harvard (SFFA v.

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APRIL 9, 2024

The Andrew Young Center for Global Leadership's (AYCGL) Higher Education in Prisons Program began in 2020 and has served over 180 incarcerated students. The federal government is helping Morehouse College expand and strengthen its prison education program. It continues to grow, and the recidivism rates are sky high."

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