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Pennsylvania Proposes $200 Million Plan for Affordable College

Through a $200 million proposal, Pennsylvania may soon provide scholarships to students attending a community college in the state or a Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education institution.

Dr. Daniel A. Wubah, president of Millersville University of Pennsylvania

APLU Unpacks How Pandemic Relief Funds Supported Public University Students

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) found that public research universities spent almost $14.5 billion or over 70% of Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) grant dollars as of Dec. 31, 2021.

Sac State Students

Biden Administration Plans to Extend Student Loan Repayment Pause Until End of August

The Biden administration plans to extend a pause on federal student repayments through August 31, according to an administration official close to the subject.

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Biden Names Chris Paul and Taraji P. Henson to HBCU Board of Advisors

Basketball star Chris Paul, point guard for the Phoenix Suns, and actor Taraji P. Henson have been appointed by President Biden to the White House board of advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Chris Paul and Taraji P. Henson, photos by Associated Press/Mary Schwalm – Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP.

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ETS Names Amit Sevak Next President and CEO

Lumina Awards $1.4 Million to Nonprofits Informing State Education Policy

The Lumina Foundation awarded more than $1.4 million to eight nonprofits informing state policies to boost the number of adults with college degrees or short-term credentials as well as strengthen outcomes for Black, Latinx, and Native American students.

North Carolina State House

Madeleine Albright, First Female U.S. Secretary of State, Dies at 84

Dr. Madeleine Albright, a refugee who became the first female U.S. secretary of state and a feminist icon, died on Wednesday, March 23, at the age of 84.

Dr. Madeleine Albright, the first female U.S. secretary of state, passed away at age 84

Black College Presidents Address Great Resignation at NASPA Conference

Discussing their take on leadership and how to combat the great resignation, a panel of four Black presidents of colleges and universities closed this year’s NASPA conference.

Biden-Harris Partners with Aspen Institute to Connect Latinx Community with Opportunity

White House Initiative Latino Economic Summits will connect community leaders and elected officials with federal leadership, resources, and the Aspen Institute.

Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona

Biden Appoints Dr. Ashish K. Jha To Help Lead Nation's COVID-19 Response

President Biden has named Dr. Ashish K. Jha, dean of Brown University's School of Public Health, to be the next White House coronavirus response coordinator.

Dr. Ashish K. Jha, dean of Brown University's School of Public Health and the next White House coronavirus response coordinator

Secretary of Education Applauds Biden's Nomination of Dr. Nasser Paydar

U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona praised President Biden's intent to nominate Dr. Nasser Paydar as Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education.

Dr. Nasser H. Paydar, President Biden's nominee for Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education

U.S. Secretary of Education Applauds Pell Grant Increase

Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona voiced support of the recent passage of President Joe Biden's fiscal year 2022 budget. The package includes a $400 increase in the Pell Grant maximum.

U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona

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