Minerva Research Initiative awards fellowships to doctoral candidates. The Department of Defense announced the winners of the 2023-2024 “Peace and Security Dissertation Fellowship,” providing up to $20,000 in…
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Education Department Beta Tests Loan Repayment Program
The income-based program is intended to streamline loan repayment and mitigate the burden of student debt. The U.S. Department of Education launched a beta test of an application…
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Fifth Circuit Temporarily Halts Federal Student Loan Relief
An injunction stops the program while litigation plays out. Judges in the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals granted an injunction against the most recent loan relief plan…
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USDA Promotes Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
Collaborative efforts and public feedback drive progress in USDA’s initiatives. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) would like individuals involved in urban agriculture, innovative production, and related fields…
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Education Department Announces 2023 HBCU Scholars
One hundred two students were selected from 70 schools for academic achievements. The Department of Education has announced its ninth cohort of scholars from Historically Black Colleges and…
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Legislation Proposed to End Collegiate Legacy Admissions
Fair College Admissions Act would stop the prioritization of wealthy alum offspring admittance. Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon and Representative Jamaal Bowman of New York introduced legislation that…
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Most Populous States Submit Corrections to Census Bureau
Updates to 2020 census due to underreporting of college students, care facility residents, and more. The U.S. Census Bureau received updates to the 2020 census from California, Texas,…
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Aviation Industry Taps Military Vets to Fill Job Openings
Airlines continue to experience pilot shortages. The U.S. aviation industry is facing a continued shortage of qualified pilots to fill ever-increasing job openings. The U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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Senate Bill Would Ban Transgender Surgeries for Minors
A similar bill was introduced in the House of Representatives. Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio introduced the “Protect Children’s Innocence Act” that would ban gender reassignment surgeries for…
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Invent2Prevent Winners Announced by DHS
A mentorship program and a project to address anti-semitism won the contest. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the two winners of the Invent2Prevent competition. The program…
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