University of Virginia Law students Joshua McKinney and Rachel St. Louis elected to National Black Law Students Association roles

April 9, 2025

UVA LAW — Joshua McKinney, a second-year student at the University of Virginia School of Law, has been elected national chair of the National Black Law Students Association. 

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Gift to University of Washington Law to launch Health Law and Policy Program

April 9, 2025

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF LAW — The University of Washington School of Law is proud to announce the interdisciplinary Health Law and Policy (HL&P) program, dedicated to research, teaching and collaborations that leverage the power of law to address challenges of innovation and equity in health care, population health and life sciences across Washington…

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Washington & Lee Law to host memorial reception for law professor Joan Shaughnessy

April 9, 2025

THE COLUMNS — Washington and Lee University School of Law will host a memorial reception for Professor Joan “Shaun” Shaughnessy during Law Alumni Weekend, April 4-6 in Lexington.

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A look at Widener Commonwealth Law intensive trial advocacy program

April 9, 2025

WIDENER UNIVERSITY COMMONWEALTH LAW SCHOOL — Widener University Commonwealth Law School’s Intensive Trial Advocacy Program, known as  ITAP, is a transformative, hands-on experience that prepares students for real-world legal practice.

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A look at Widener Commonwealth Law moot court team

April 9, 2025

WIDENER UNIVERSITY COMMONWEALTH LAW SCHOOL — Moot court at Widener University Commonwealth Law School provides students with a unique chance to hone essential skills in legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and critical thinking.

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A look at current lawsuits over federal education policies

April 7, 2025

THE HILL — The Trump administration’s request for the Supreme Court to intervene in a fight over federal teacher development grants has elevated an expanding series of legal battles implicating the administration’s sweeping shifts in education policy.

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A look at current lawsuits over federal education policies

April 7, 2025

INSIDE HIGHER ED — Many of the agency’s offices and programs are codified in federal law, raising questions about how much McMahon can reduce the department without Congress.

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US Education Department proposes changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness and income-driven repayment programs

April 7, 2025

HIGHER ED DIVE — The agency said it is seeking public feedback, including for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and two income-driven repayment plans.

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International students express fear and concern over recent federal immigration policies

April 7, 2025

FORBES — International students face increasing peril under Trump administration policies targeting the protests, articles and social media posts of visa holders. 

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Federal government pauses research grants to Princeton University

April 7, 2025

AP NEWS — The Trump administration has halted dozens of research grants at Princeton University, the latest Ivy League school to see its federal money threatened in a pressure campaign targeting the nation’s top universities.

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