How the US congressional hearing on antisemitism on campuses could affect universities
INSIDE HIGHER ED — After Republicans grilled three university presidents on Capitol Hill, experts weigh in on the broader implications for public opinion and the politics of colleges and universities.
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USA TODAY — The Education Department has forgiven another $4.8 billion in student loans for roughly 80,000 borrowers.
Read More about White House provides $5 billion in student loan forgivenessNew York lawmakers look to expand tuition assistance program
INSIDE HIGHER ED — New York State lawmakers are pushing to increase the number of students who qualify for state financial aid.
Read More about New York lawmakers look to expand tuition assistance programCollege advisers adjust to US Supreme Court decision on affirmative action
THE HECHINGER REPORT — Striding into a packed community center filled with high school seniors, Atnre Alleyne has a few words of advice for the crowd, members of the first class of college applicants to be shaped by June’s Supreme Court ruling striking down race-conscious admissions.
Read More about College advisers adjust to US Supreme Court decision on affirmative actionArizona to adopt the NextGen Bar Exam in 2027
REUTERS — Arizona on Tuesday became the latest state to adopt the revamped bar exam, but with a yearlong delay.
Read More about Arizona to adopt the NextGen Bar Exam in 2027ABA names Depaul Law dean Jennifer Rosato Perea managing director of accreditation and legal education
ABA — Jennifer Rosato Perea, who has served as dean of DePaul University College of Law since 2015, will be the new managing director of accreditation and legal education for the American Bar Association effective June 1, 2024.
Read More about ABA names Depaul Law dean Jennifer Rosato Perea managing director of accreditation and legal educationABA vote advances proposal for more defined free speech rules at law schools
REUTERS — A plan that would require all American Bar Association-accredited law schools to establish free speech policies cleared a key hurdle on Friday amid mounting campus tensions over conflict in the Middle East.
Read More about ABA vote advances proposal for more defined free speech rules at law schoolsABA legal education section seeks public comment on accreditation of online law schools
REUTERS — The American Bar Association’s legal education arm is considering extending accreditation to fully online law schools, marking a major shift from its longstanding prioritization of in-person teaching.
Read More about ABA legal education section seeks public comment on accreditation of online law schoolsABA legal education section considers increasing experiential requirements for law schools
REUTERS — Legal education may soon get more practical, thanks to a forthcoming proposal that is winning early support inside the American Bar Association.
Read More about ABA legal education section considers increasing experiential requirements for law schoolsGolden Gate Law to discontinue JD program after the 2023-24 academic year
REUTERS — Golden Gate University said on Thursday that it will discontinue the law school’s Juris Doctor program in May.
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