Colleges report higher spending than expected to mitigate the effects of COVID-19
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The pandemic presented an enormous financial challenge for colleges and universities this past fall as they reopened online or in person. Institutions large and small had to cough up money for expenses related to COVID-19 testing, personal protective equipment and online learning resources.
Read More about Colleges report higher spending than expected to mitigate the effects of COVID-19Law deans at 157 schools issue joint statement in response to riot at US Capitol
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Deans of law schools across the country issued a joint statement Tuesday in response to last week’s storming of the U.S. Capitol, calling the attack “an assault on our democracy and the rule of law.” A total of 157 law deans signed the statement.
Read More about Law deans at 157 schools issue joint statement in response to riot at US CapitolABA publishes data on fall 2020 law school admissions and tuition
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION — Information about fall 2020 admissions and other matters reported by American Bar Association-approved law schools to the ABA Section on Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar is now publicly available. The information is required to be made public under Standard 509 of the Standards and Rules of Procedure.
Read More about ABA publishes data on fall 2020 law school admissions and tuitionCollege presidents issue statements regarding attack on US Capitol
INSIDE HIGHER ED — College presidents issued statements both bland and blistering after last week’s storming of the U.S. Capitol. Examining the thought process used to craft their words offers understanding into their true values.
Read More about College presidents issue statements regarding attack on US CapitolSome college leaders weigh action against students and faculty voicing support for rioters who attacked US Capitol
INSIDE HIGHER ED — In the aftermath of the attacks on the United States Capitol, college leaders are being asked to confront dangerous and offensive speech by students, faculty, and staff members that promote false claims about the 2020 election and support the violence that occurred last week as a result of such claims.
Read More about Some college leaders weigh action against students and faculty voicing support for rioters who attacked US CapitolUS Department of Education Secretary Betsy Devos resigns amid US Capitol attack
INSIDE HIGHER ED — After a tumultuous four years, Betsy DeVos leaves her tenure as education secretary knowing much of what she did will be undone by the Biden administration. For DeVos, higher education hasn’t been a focus during her time in office.
Read More about US Department of Education Secretary Betsy Devos resigns amid US Capitol attackPresident-elect Biden promises to extend pause on student loan payments
INSIDE HIGHER ED — As expected, President-elect Joe Biden will, upon taking office Jan. 20, instruct the Education Department to continue the pause excusing student loan borrowers from making payments, a top economic adviser in the incoming administration said.
Read More about President-elect Biden promises to extend pause on student loan paymentsUS Department of Education declares Title IX does not apply to LGBTQ discrimination
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The United States Department of Education’s Office of the General Counsel published a memorandum on Friday that states that LGBTQ students are not expressly included in protections under Title IX, the law that prohibits sex discrimination at federally funded institutions.
Read More about US Department of Education declares Title IX does not apply to LGBTQ discriminationFlorida colleges host virtual fall graduation ceremonies
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT — Graduation 2020 is here, and in Tallahassee three higher education ceremonies are being held – without the benefit of venues filled with guests. Whether this weekend’s ceremonies are the last for the virtual setting remains up in the air.
Read More about Florida colleges host virtual fall graduation ceremoniesPandemic leads to decline in college enrollment
NPR — According to new data from the National Student Clearinghouse, undergraduate enrollment this fall declined by 3.6% from the fall of 2019. Most of that decline occurred at community colleges, where enrollment fell by more than 10%, or more than 544,000 students.
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