Speaker Johnson says congressional investigation is underway. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana suggested that colleges and universities that fail to address antisemitism on their campuses may have…
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New House Bill Would Tax University Endowments
Legislation motivated in part by recent antisemitism. Some members of the House and Senate have expressed concerns surrounding the massive endowments colleges and universities receive from private donors…
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Administration Approves $4.8 Billion in Student Debt Cancellation
While a bill to repeal the president’s SAVE plan passes in the House of Representatives. President Biden’s administration approved the cancellation of $4.8 billion in federal student loan…
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University Presidents Testify About Campus Antisemitism
Harvard’s president tells the House committee it is a symptom of ignorance. The House Committee on Education and the Workforce heard testimony from the presidents of Harvard University,…
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Education Department Investigates Anti-Semitism and Anti-Muslim Harassment
Secretary Cardona announces K-12 schools and colleges have reported incidents. The Education Department announced a list of colleges and grade schools that are being investigated after complaints were…
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Energy Department Announces Fusion Energy Partnership with UK
The program seeks to overcome obstacles to fusion energy commercialization. The U.S. Department of Energy announced a new partnership with energy agencies of the United Kingdom to expedite…
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House Committee Investigates Hamas-Linked Charities
Government funding may also be an issue. The House Ways and Means Committee conducted a hearing on Wednesday on funding of the terror group Hamas. They particularly focused on…
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Education Department Fines Grand Canyon University
Office of Federal Student Aid finds the university deceived students regarding the cost of doctoral programs. The Department of Education has fined Grand Canyon University (GCU) $37.7 million…
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Education Department Releases Accountability Rules for Colleges
Administration works to protect prospective students from college debt. The U.S. Department of Education recently announced final regulations to enhance oversight and accountability for colleges and universities to…
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Education Department Penalizes Missouri Loan Service
The servicer gave inadequate notice for payment reinstatement and put borrowers into delinquency. The Department of Education has announced steps it will take to hold student loan servicer…
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