Opinion: Why it’s important to support historically Black colleges and universities
DIVERSE — America’s HBCUs are monuments to the beginnings of higher education for Black Americans. However, these institutions, with their rich legacies and historic campuses, are crumbling before our very eyes. The repercussions of inadequate maintenance are extensive, impacting everything from the physical infrastructure to student health and well-being, threatening learning outcomes and financial stability.
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INSIDE HIGHER ED — The Education Department won’t be able to enforce its new Title IX regulations, set to take effect nationwide Aug. 1, in Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska or South Dakota, a federal judge ruled Wednesday evening.
Read More about New Title IX rules blocked in 21 statesHow Biden’s resignation from the presidential race could affect higher education policy
INSIDE HIGHER ED — President Biden will not seek re-election, he announced Sunday. The news capped weeks of debate about his ability to defeat former president Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, and spelled the imminent end of a White House tenure that has been filled with ambitious plans to forgive student loans and make higher…
Read More about How Biden’s resignation from the presidential race could affect higher education policyProposed White House Regulations aim to increase access to higher education
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION — The U.S. Department of Education (Department) today released proposed regulations that would increase college access for high school students, provide better public data on student outcomes, including to increase oversight over distance education programs, and ensure the student aid programs work in the best interests of students.
Read More about Proposed White House Regulations aim to increase access to higher educationHow states are creating alternative pathways to legal practice
STATELINE — Before Bailey McQueeny-Rose attended law school at the University of Oregon, she worked in reproductive health care, first as a medical assistant and then as a trainer, teaching others to do the same job. The work opened her eyes to how access to health care differed based on the laws in the six…
Read More about How states are creating alternative pathways to legal practiceABA president Mary L. Smith discusses lawyers’ responsibility to protect democracy
ABA JOURNAL — It was not even a full month ago that the Supreme Court issued a decision granting presidents broad immunity for actions taken during their tenure, potentially including those that could undermine the very principles of free and fair elections.
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LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX — Today, we’re excited to have lawyer, strategist, and entrepreneur Candice Cook Simmons with us to talk about the evolving legal industry and how to position yourself for success in an increasingly dynamic environment.
Read More about Podcast: A look at the evolution of the legal professionNational Conference of Bar Examiners offers law grads money to test NextGen Bar Exam
REUTERS — Law school graduates typically pay upwards of $1,000 to take the bar exam. But this fall, there’s a way they can actually profit from their hours of study to prepare for the dreaded attorney licensing test.
Read More about National Conference of Bar Examiners offers law grads money to test NextGen Bar ExamABA encourages law firms to give attorneys time off to avoid burnout
REUTERS — Legal employers should encourage their employees to fully unplug from work for a minimum of one week a year to reduce burnout and improve well-being, according to an American Bar Association proposal.
Read More about ABA encourages law firms to give attorneys time off to avoid burnoutOpinion: Law schools should give students a more accurate picture of legal career paths
BLOOMBERG LAW — Some people may be drawn to law school by the promise of high pay, public service, and the drama of courtrooms they have seen on TV. But the legal profession is failing to deliver its promise and leaves many lawyers unhappy and looking for alternative paths. Law schools can help fix the problem,…
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