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Section: Leadership & Policy
Leadership & Policy
Dr. Nasser Paydar Confirmed as Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education
Dr. Nasser Paydar has been confirmed as assistant secretary for postsecondary education.
August 5, 2022
Leadership & Policy
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
August 3, 2022
News Roundup
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.
August 2, 2022
News Roundup
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.
August 2, 2022
Leadership & Policy
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.
August 1, 2022
Veterans
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.
July 29, 2022
News Roundup
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.
July 28, 2022
Leadership & Policy
EWA Conference Makes Sense of Federal Pandemic-Relief Aid for P-12 Schools
On Tuesday at this year’s Education Writers Association (EWA) conference, a series of panels focused on helping reporters decipher the billions of dollars in federal pandemic relief aid that has been going to P-12 schools.
July 26, 2022
Leadership & Policy
When Prior Presidents Stick Around Campus
What's the role of retired university presidents still active at the institution that they once led?
July 26, 2022
Leadership & Policy
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.
July 26, 2022
Leadership & Policy
Education Writers Association Conference Tackles Student Debt
Two sessions at EWA dug into federal higher education policy issues, including student debt forgiveness.
July 25, 2022
Leadership & Policy
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.
July 21, 2022
News Roundup
College Promise Launches Searchable Nationwide Database for Promise Programs
College Promise has released a searchable nationwide database of free college programs (Promise programs).
July 21, 2022
Tribal Colleges
Tribal Colleges and Universities Testify Their Importance Before Congress
The Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee held a hearing on Tuesday to discuss the history and contributions of TCUs and how the federal government should best support them.
July 19, 2022
Leadership & Policy
Illinois Governor Lifts COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for College Students and Employees
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has eased COVID-19 rules in the state, lifting a vaccine mandate for college students and employees.
July 18, 2022
Leadership & Policy
Should Short-Term, Online Programs Get Pell Grants?
Congress is weighing an amendment to expand Pell Grant eligibility to short-term programs.
July 15, 2022
News Roundup
Commonwealth Cyber Initiative Invests Approximately $900,000 in Nine Experiential Learning Projects About Technology
The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative is investing about $900,000 in nine experiential learning projects.
July 14, 2022
News Roundup
Ono First Asian American as University of Michigan President
Dr. Santa J. Ono, president and vice chancellor of the University of British Columbia (UBC), will become 15th president of the University of Michigan, effective Oct. 13. Ono will be the first Asian American to lead the school.
July 13, 2022
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