House GOP higher education bill moves forward despite push back
SEATTLE TIMES – Republican legislation making its way through Congress goes after a number of key student loan subsidies and deductions, and critics say it could make college less affordable for millions of Americans.
Read More about House GOP higher education bill moves forward despite push backOpinion: Law schools have a role in protecting students from predatory judges
NEW YORK TIMES – “If there are credible reports that a judge’s chambers are not safe for our graduates, professors should band together, refuse to send our students to that judge and publicly explain why.”
Read More about Opinion: Law schools have a role in protecting students from predatory judgesNALP data finds percentage of women in minorities at law firms increased slightly in 2017
ABA JOURNAL – The percentages represent small gains over last year’s figures, however, the percentages are still below pre-recession levels.
Read More about NALP data finds percentage of women in minorities at law firms increased slightly in 2017Higher education groups concerned about government proposals affecting graduate lending, public service loan forgiveness
INSIDE HIGHER ED – The GOP’s proposed update to the law governing higher education would force a U-turn for long-standing federal policies on graduate student lending.
Read More about Higher education groups concerned about government proposals affecting graduate lending, public service loan forgivenessPair of surveys look at the public perception of higher education
INSIDE HIGHER ED – New public opinion data suggest that despite significant concerns about prices, most Americans (and many Republicans) believe a postsecondary education is essential.
Read More about Pair of surveys look at the public perception of higher educationAdvice on selecting an undergraduate major for aspiring lawyers
U.S. NEWS – Experts say law school hopefuls should choose a college major based on their interests and talents.
Read More about Advice on selecting an undergraduate major for aspiring lawyersCardozo School of Law adds GRE as admissions test
BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW – Cardozo School of Law announced that it will begin accepting Graduate Record Exam test scores in addition to LSAT scores for applicants to its 2018 May and fall entering classes.
Read More about Cardozo School of Law adds GRE as admissions testUniversity of Missouri Law Dean Lyrissa Barnett Lidsky discusses her career, values, and vision for new role
COLUMBIA MISSOURIAN – Lidsky said she advocates for a culture of open inquiry, support and diversity within the school, along with a focus on mentoring students.
Read More about University of Missouri Law Dean Lyrissa Barnett Lidsky discusses her career, values, and vision for new roleGeorge Washington University Law School Dean Blake D. Morant outlines progress, priorities for law school to Faculty Senate
GW TODAY – Student success and wellness are critical priorities for the George Washington University Law School, Dean Blake Morant told members of the Faculty Senate.
Read More about George Washington University Law School Dean Blake D. Morant outlines progress, priorities for law school to Faculty SenateNC AG’s office says some Charlotte School of Law students were wrongly denied discharge of federal loans
ABA JOURNAL – Dozens of former Charlotte School of Law students were improperly denied closed-school loan discharge, according to the North Carolina attorney general’s office.
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