Some Los Angeles area universities begin semester with remote instruction in response to wildfires
ED SOURCE — Several Los Angeles-area colleges and universities have closed their campuses or otherwise curtailed in-person operations as multiple fast-moving wildfires forced thousands to evacuate, triggered power shutoffs and prompted air quality advisories in the region.
Read More about Some Los Angeles area universities begin semester with remote instruction in response to wildfiresLos Angeles area colleges decide whether to reopen or remain closed in response to wildfires
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Pepperdine University and the University of California, Los Angeles, switched to remote classes this week while others in the L.A. metro area are preparing to resume operations even as the region faces still-burning wildfires that have devastated the region.
Read More about Los Angeles area colleges decide whether to reopen or remain closed in response to wildfiresCalifornia universities suffer losses from recent wildfires
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Although colleges in Los Angeles escaped serious fire damage, leaders say they face a long road ahead as hundreds of students and faculty were displaced.
Read More about California universities suffer losses from recent wildfiresHigher education organizations call for deadline delay on gainful employment data and financial value transparency
HIGHER ED DIVE — Fifty higher education groups on Friday urged the U.S. Department of Education to further delay the reporting deadline for the new gainful employment and financial value transparency regulations.
Read More about Higher education organizations call for deadline delay on gainful employment data and financial value transparencyA look at the biggest higher education stories from 2024
INSIDE HIGHER ED — This year featured high-profile scandals, resignations and protests but also showed the enduring value of colleges and universities.
Read More about A look at the biggest higher education stories from 2024States awarded 11 percent more financial aid in 2022-23 over previous year
INSIDE HIGHER ED — States awarded 11 percent more financial aid to students in the 2022–23 academic year than the year before, the largest year-over-year increase in a decade, according to a new survey from the National Association of State Student Grant and Aid Programs.
Read More about States awarded 11 percent more financial aid in 2022-23 over previous yearWhite House approves new FAFSA deadline
USA TODAY — College students may soon benefit from two new bipartisan federal laws, one that gives families extra time to apply for financial aid and another aimed at curbing on-campus hazing.
Read More about White House approves new FAFSA deadlineBoston University Law professor Jonathan Feingold discusses how diversity mandates could affect higher education
THE DAILY FREE PRESS — President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to reform higher education are sparking concerns about diversity, equity and inclusion at Boston-area universities.
Read More about Boston University Law professor Jonathan Feingold discusses how diversity mandates could affect higher educationWestern Association of Schools and Colleges considers dropping “diversity, equity, and inclusion” language from their standards
INSIDE HIGHER ED — After months of rhetoric from President-elect Donald Trump attacking diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives—as well as threats to “fire” accreditors—the Western Association of Schools and Colleges’ Senior College and University Commission is considering dropping DEI language from its standards.
Read More about Western Association of Schools and Colleges considers dropping “diversity, equity, and inclusion” language from their standardsHow student loan borrowers could be affected by the next presidential administration
CNN POLITICS — With much of President Joe Biden’s student loan agenda tied up in court, the incoming Trump administration could have a significant impact on millions of borrowers.
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