Department of Government Efficiency’s access to education department data raises concerns
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Elon Musk’s government efficiency office may have access to sensitive student information, raising alarms about privacy and threatening to throw the federal aid system into crisis.
Read More about Department of Government Efficiency’s access to education department data raises concernsCongress considers cuts to federal education funding
AP NEWS — As Republicans in Congress look for ways to slash spending, some legislators are floating new taxes on college scholarships, an end to student loan repayment plans and a big hike in taxes on university endowments.
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INSIDE HIGHER ED — While one professor says faculty are “pre-emptively censoring themselves” in response, others are defiant—while another is asking himself, “What would I be willing to lose my job for?”
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CBS IOWA — A proposal to the Iowa Board of Regents regarding gender policies comes after the Executive Order signed by President Trump on gender definition.
Read More about Two Iowa lawmakers call for a two-gender policy on university campusesAdvocacy groups call for the investigation of ABA diversity clerkship hiring program
BLOOMBERG LAW — Advocacy groups on Monday asked the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to investigate the American Bar Association over alleged bias in a diversity clerkship hiring program.
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BAR EXAM TOOLBOX — Today, we’re speaking with guest Stephanie Acosta – Director of Legal Education at UWorld (which acquired Themis Bar Review) – about how they develop comprehensive and engaging bar study materials.
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HAWAI’I STATE JUDICIARY — The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court has announced that beginning with the July 2028 administration of the Hawaiʻi bar examination, it will adopt the NextGen Bar Exam developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners.
Read More about Hawai’i to adopt NextGen Bar Exam starting in 2028Federal hiring freeze causes government agencies to skip university recruiting events
BLOOMBERG LAW — Federal agencies are pulling out of on-campus recruiting events at law schools, following through on President Donald Trump’s directive to freeze hiring.
Read More about Federal hiring freeze causes government agencies to skip university recruiting eventsHow law students can address concerns over changes in federal loan policies
ACCESS LEX INSTITUTE — Are you a law student concerned about possible changes to the Grad PLUS Loan program, a public servant working towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) but unsure if the program will remain, or a borrower worried about having an affordable option to repay your federal loans?
Read More about How law students can address concerns over changes in federal loan policiesBloomberg Law announces law school innovation program finalists
PR NEWSWIRE — Bloomberg Law today announced that it has named 10 finalists in its Law School Innovation Program, now in its third year. The program aims to identify, recognize, and connect the law schools that are pioneering educational innovations that benefit their students, their schools, and the legal field.
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