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Leadership & Policy

Colorado Bill Deducting Prison Time for Inmates Earning Academic Credentials Passes 61-1 in State House

A bill to incentivize Colorado prisoners to pursue higher education passed 61-1 in the state House of Representatives.

Campus Climate

University of Texas System Board of Regents Suspends DEI Policies, Puts Them Under Scrutiny

The University of Texas System’s board of regents has suspended all new policies promoting DEI and asked leaders to report on their current DEI policies, citing that some practices have “strayed from the original intent."

STEM

Regional Transportation Research Center Receives $3 Million in Federal Funding

Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium, a regional transportation research center led by the University of Washington, will receive $3 million in federal funding.

Leadership & Policy

Former University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Dies at 67

Former University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Dr. Rebecca Blank died Feb. 17 from pancreatic cancer at age 67.

Leadership & Policy

The Biden Administration Used the Pandemic to Justify Loan Forgiveness. Some Say It Didn’t Need To.

Scholars and advocates say a different authority could hold up the program if the Supreme Court strikes it down

Health

UNCF, Steve Fund, and TMCF Partner for National Initiative to Support Mental Health at Black Colleges and Universities

UNCF, The Steve Fund, and TMCF are partnering for a national initiative to support mental health at Black colleges and universities.

Leadership & Policy

Dr. Javier Cevallos Recently Appointed President of the American Academic Leadership Institute

Dr. Javier Cevallos was recently appointed president of the American Academic Leadership Institute.

Leadership & Policy

College Board Admits Mistakes in AP African American Studies Release and Condemns Florida Administration

The College Board has admitted almost two weeks after publishing a revised AP African American Studies course framework that it made mistakes in the course’s roll out and condemned the actions and rhetoric of Florida officials surrounding the matter.

Leadership & Policy

National Black Justice Coalition Calls for College Board CEO to Resign

The National Black Justice Coalition is calling for the resignation of College Board CEO David Coleman after it was reported that College Board met with Florida officials before releasing revisions to its AP African American Studies course.

Leadership & Policy

North Carolina Behind in Goal for Educational Attainment; Calls for Greater Student Support

Two new proposals from myFutureNC, a cross-sector organization pushing North Carolina towards 2 million degrees or credentials by 2030, will help students connect with careers early and increase the financial supports needed for equitable success.

Leadership & Policy

What is Higher Ed Community Looking for in State of the Union Address?

The much-anticipated speech could point to the Biden administration's priorities for the next two years.

Leadership & Policy

Does Loan Relief Lead to Increased Tuition? Probably Not, Says the Research

The Bennett hypothesis is persistent and mostly not true, say experts

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