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Leadership & Policy

Massachusetts Legislators Consider Universal Free Community College

The Fiscal Year 2025 Commonwealth Budget includes free community college.

Leadership & Policy

New York Legislators Consider Tuition Waivers for Volunteer First Responders

New York state lawmakers are considering higher education tuition waivers as incentives to entice residents to participate as volunteer firefighters, volunteer EMS providers, and volunteer auxiliary police officers.

Leadership & Policy

North Carolina Board Repeals DEI Policy for its Constituent Institutions

North Carolina’s public university system board has voted to repeal its diversity, equity, and inclusion policy.

Faculty & Staff

Sociological Association Calls for Immediate, Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza

The American Sociological Association has adopted a resolution calling for an “immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza.”

Leadership & Policy

Administration Announces Another $7.7 Billion in Approved Student Debt Relief

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the approval of $7.7 billion in additional student loan debt relief covering 160,500 borrowers.

Reports & Data

Reshaping the Narrative Can Improve Life for Young Black Workers

The Joint Center has released a new study about how negative narratives impact the lives and livelihoods of young Black workers. But changing the narrative can change policy.

Leadership & Policy

Jackson State Faculty Member Elected National President of Association of Teacher Educator

Dr. Jennifer K. Young Wallace will serve as president of the Association of Teacher Educators from 2025 to 2026.

Reports & Data

Updated ACE Report Reveals Progress, Persistent Disparities

An updated report finds that, though the number of Hispanic and Black students enrolling in undergraduate programs has increased, their completion rates continue to lag somewhat behind.

Reports & Data

Report Suggests Promoting Transfer Pathways Can Help Reduce Costs

A new white paper makes the case that transfer and credit for prior learning offer potential to reduce costs and improve equitable access to the many benefits of a college degree.

HBCUs

Biden Administration Announces $16B in ‘Whole of Government’ Investments

While major investments have been made supporting historically Black colleges and universities, more is needed from federal and state governments and philanthropic organizations, according to UNCF leaders.

Leadership & Policy

After Being Placed on Administrative Leave, Sonoma State President Retires

Sonoma State University President Dr. Mike Lee has retired after being put on leave for ‘insubordination’ after meeting Gaza protesters’ demands.

Leadership & Policy

Becker to Depart Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities

Dr. Mark Becker plans to leave his role as president of the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities.

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