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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.

Peter McPherson

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Education Department to Host College Success and Equity Summit Aug. 11

The U.S. Department of Education will host the Raise the B.A.R. (Bold + Action + Results) in College Excellence and Equity Summit on Aug. 11, a one-day event at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Auditorium.

Secretary Of Education Dr Miguel Cardona

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Jobs for the Future Awarded $5 Million to Assist Young Adults Access Apprenticeships

National nonprofit Jobs for the Future’s Center for Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning has been awarded $5 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to help more than 1,000 school-age youth access apprenticeships.

Jobs For The Future

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Dr. Nasser Paydar Confirmed as Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education

Dr. Nasser Paydar has been confirmed as assistant secretary for postsecondary education.

Dr. Nasser Paydar

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Dr. James L. Moore III to head the Education and Human Resources Directorate at NSF

Dr. James L. More III, a prominent researcher on African American males, has been tapped by the U.S. National Science Foundation to head the Directorate for Education and Human Resources

Dr. James L. Moore III

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf Celebrates Success of Military Family Education Program

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf celebrated on Jul. 26 the success of his PA GI Bill, also known as the Military Family Education Program, which allows the Pennsylvania National Guard to earn college benefits for their spouse and children.

SUNY Will Receive $113 Million in State Funding

SUNY's Board of Trustees has approved the criteria for allocating $113 million in state funding, which will support programs designed to increase services to students, bolster enrollment at SUNY institutions, and support college completion rates.

Gov. Kathy Hochul

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AAMC and Other Groups Submit Amicus Brief to SCOTUS in Support of Limited Consideration of Applicant Race or Ethnicity

Several health professional and educational groups have submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court supporting limited consideration of an applicant’s racial or ethnic background or experiences in higher ed admissions.

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Florida Decision to Allow Veterans to Teach Without a College Degree is Met with Criticism

A recent Florida state education policy that allows U.S. military veterans to teach without a college degree has been met with criticism and concern.

Dr. Katherine Norris

Robert B. Lambeth, Jr., President of CICV, to Retire After Almost 40 Years in Role

Robert B. Lambeth, Jr., president of The Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia, Inc., is retiring, after nearly 40 years in the role.

Robert B. Lambeth, Jr.

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Education Department Proposes Rules to Protect Veterans

The U.S. Department of Education has proposed regulations to better protect veterans and service members from being targeted by private for-profit colleges, strengthen oversight for schools, and clarify access to education for incarcerated people.

Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona

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Veterans Now Allowed to Teach With No Degree, Just Temporary Certification, in Florida

Amid a statewide teacher shortage in Florida, a potential solution is proving controversial.

Gov. Ron DeSantis

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