Several graduate programs suspend or trim Ph.D. admissions for fall 2021
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Some social science departments are suspending or limiting graduate cohorts to free up money and faculty attention for students affected by the pandemic. But some question the decision, pointing to need for more social scientists in a public health crisis, not fewer.
Read More about Several graduate programs suspend or trim Ph.D. admissions for fall 2021Colleges and universities reduce employee retirement plan contributions
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Colleges and universities are increasingly suspending or trimming employee retirement plan contributions to battle budget deficits.
Read More about Colleges and universities reduce employee retirement plan contributionsUniversities turn to large law firms to defend against pandemic related lawsuits
BLOOMBERG LAW — Leading off, universities are hiring Big Law attorneys to defend them against class actions filed by students seeking tuition and fee refunds after their 2020 spring semester classes went remote because of the Covid-19 pandemic shutdown.
Read More about Universities turn to large law firms to defend against pandemic related lawsuitsABA releases law class of 2019 job data
ABA JOURNAL — For 2019 graduates of ABA-accredited law schools, 80.6% were employed in full-time, long-term jobs that require bar passage or are categorized as JD-advantage positions, according to data released Monday.
Read More about ABA releases law class of 2019 job dataNew review finds additional details in Texas Southern University scholarship aid investigation
KHOU 11 — A new review sheds more light on an admissions scandal that has plagued the Houston school since November and led to the ouster of former President Austin Lane.
Read More about New review finds additional details in Texas Southern University scholarship aid investigationABA allows transfer of ownership of Concordia University School of Law to Concordia University, St. Paul
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — The American Bar Association (ABA) has acquiesced to the transfer of ownership of Concordia University School of Law to Concordia University, St. Paul, a decision that enables the law school to retain full ABA accreditation and smooths the ongoing transition between the law school and its new parent institution.
Read More about ABA allows transfer of ownership of Concordia University School of Law to Concordia University, St. PaulCollege Board urges admission officials to provide flexibility due to SAT testing disruptions
THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION — The novel coronavirus slammed the door on more than a million first-time SAT takers in the high-school class of 2021 who weren’t able to sit for the exam this spring. Now, the College Board, which owns the exam, is urging admissions officials to “provide flexibility” to the next round of…
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GALION INQUIRER — And let’s be real, the FAFSA is already confusing enough on its own, so having to think about COVID-19 on top of that just adds to the stress. But don’t worry. We’re about to break down what you and your kids need to know about the FAFSA this year:
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FORBES — Approximately 147,000 people have been rejected for student loan forgiveness. Here’s what you need to know.
Read More about Tips on accessing student loan forgivenessFederal judge rejects Texas challenge to mandatory bar association dues
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN –Upholding a state law that requires all lawyers to join and pay dues to the State Bar of Texas, a federal judge has rejected a challenge from conservative attorneys who said they should not be forced to subsidize diversity programs or efforts to help immigrants at the border with Mexico.
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