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News Roundup

Jamila Jefferson-Jones Appointed Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at University of Kansas Law School

Jamila Jefferson-Jones has been appointed law professor and associate dean for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at the University of Kansas School of Law.

Faculty & Staff

Damon L. Williams Jr. Appointed Associate VP in University of Kentucky Office for Institutional Diversity

Damon L. Williams, Jr. will become associate vice president in the University of Kentucky’s (UK) Office for Institutional Diversity.

Leadership & Policy

Biden Administration Finalizes Rule to Codify DACA Program into Federal Law

The Biden administration on Wednesday finalized a rule to codify the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) immigration policy into federal regulation

Leadership & Policy

Ohio Announces $2.1 Million to Support College Students With Disabilities, Up to $1,000 for Those Eligible

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has announced an additional $2.1 million investment to help college students with disabilities. State agency Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) will give those eligible up to $1,000 for tuition or educational expenses.

News Roundup

Biden Administration to Announce Decision on Student Loan Debt Freeze Extension Next Week

Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona said that the Biden administration will announce a decision on whether to extend a pause on federal student loan debt next week.

Leadership & Policy

Education Department Announces $8 Million Grant Competition to Bolster Teacher Diversity

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has announced an $8 million grant competition to increase diversity in the teacher workforce and prepare teachers to serve underserved students.

News Roundup

New York Expands Tuition Assistance Program to Cover Part-Time College Students

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has expanded the state’s Tuition Assistance Program with $150 million, thereby allowing the program to cover about 75,000 more students pursuing education part-time.

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ED Announces $51.7 Million in 189 Grants in McNair Doctoral Program

The U.S. Department of Education announced $51.7 million in 189 grant awards to colleges as part of the McNair Program, which helps fund projects designed to support disadvantaged college students with doctoral studies.

Leadership & Policy

Massachusetts Sends Bill to Support Veterans, Service Members, and Military Families to Governor

The Massachusetts Legislature passed a bill to address veterans, service members, and military families.

Leadership & Policy

Report: State Legislative Proposals Restricting Educational Freedom Increased by 250% in 2022

State legislative proposals restricting freedom to learn and teach have increased by 250% in 2022 compared to last year, according to a recent report released by free expression and literary organization PEN America.

Leadership & Policy

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Awards Tallahassee Community College Almost $1.6 Million for Healthcare Workforce Education

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has awarded almost $1.6 million to Tallahassee Community College on Aug. 10 through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to bolster workforce education opportunities in the healthcare industry.

News Roundup

APLU President Praises Biden's CHIPS and Science Act, Urges Congress for Further Action

Following his attendance of the signing of President Biden’s CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities President Peter McPherson praised the move but urged Congress to take further action.

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