Many student loan borrowers will face challenges once payments resume
HIGHER ED DIVE — Both the Trump and Biden administrations have extended the pandemic-era freeze on student loan repayments. But in recent months, Republicans criticized plans to continue the pause, particularly as COVID-19 restrictions waned.
Read More about Many student loan borrowers will face challenges once payments resumeIndiana University Maurer Law student James Romano awarded fellowship for public service
INDIANA UNIVERSITY MAURER LAW — Indiana University Maurer Law student James Romano is one of 14 scholars selected as a Rumsfeld Foundation Graduate Fellow for 2023-24. The fellowships, named in honor of the late former U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald W. Rumsfeld, are awarded to students and scholars who aspire to careers in public service.
Read More about Indiana University Maurer Law student James Romano awarded fellowship for public serviceUniversity of Kansas Law professor John Head publishes article on aims of environmentalism goals
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAW — A University of Kansas law professor published a scholarly article discussing the aims of environmentalism goals during the Stockholm Conference, an international effort to protect the Earth and develop policies for sustainability and reduce environmental degradation.
Read More about University of Kansas Law professor John Head publishes article on aims of environmentalism goalsOpinion: Academics should write more simply and clearly to reach larger audiences
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Academics, especially scientists, tend not to make statements they can’t back up with reams of documentation and sheaves of evidence. In these times of alternative facts, that’s something we should all value.
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UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAW — A University of Kansas law professor has published a new article arguing the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in error allowing states and other parties to intervene in their own legal cases. That ruling allows more than one entity — including officials not elected to represent states — to intervene in…
Read More about University of Kansas Law professor Lumen Mulligan publishes article on US Supreme Court self-intervention rulingUniversity of Kansas Law students make the AALS section’s Pro Bono Honor Roll
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAW — Sixty-three University of Kansas School of Law students provided 1,927 hours of free legal services during the 2022-2023 academic year, earning them a spot on KU Law’s Pro Bono Honor Roll.
Read More about University of Kansas Law students make the AALS section’s Pro Bono Honor RollLewis & Clark Law professor Sandy Patrick recognized for excellence in teaching
LEWIS & CLARK LAW — The class of 2023 voted for Professor Sandy Patrick to receive the prestigious Leo Levenson Excellence in Teaching Award. Presented by Harpreet S. Dhaliwal, a graduating student, this accolade celebrates Professor Patrick’s unwavering commitment to the success and well-being of her students. As Dhaliwal expressed, “[i]n all my interactions, I…
Read More about Lewis & Clark Law professor Sandy Patrick recognized for excellence in teachingA look at telecounseling partnerships for universities
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Telecounseling for college students isn’t going anywhere. That’s one takeaway from a new report on critical considerations for partnering with teletherapy vendors from the American Council on Education, says co-author Nance Roy.
Read More about A look at telecounseling partnerships for universitiesLewis & Clark Law student Glenda Valdez plans panel for ABA conference on environment, energy, and resources
LEWIS & CLARK LAW — Law student Glenda Valdez ’23 recently organized a panel for the 52nd spring conference of the ABA Section on Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER).
Read More about Lewis & Clark Law student Glenda Valdez plans panel for ABA conference on environment, energy, and resourcesUMass Law students study international and comparative law in Ireland
UMASS LAW — Recent UMass Law graduates Riana Yaman and Augustus Duncan spent a semester at the University of Limerick School of Law in Ireland where they engaged in international and comparative law while Limerick students are exposed to U.S. law.
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