The department described UCLA’s campus atmosphere as a preventative failure. The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Rights Division has filed a lawsuit against the University of California (UCLA),…
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Education Department Urges Colleges to Strengthen Student Loan Default Prevention
Department guidance outlines institutional responsibilities under federal aid rules as nonpayment rates rise. The U.S. Department of Education recently issued updated guidance reminding colleges and universities of their…
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Education Department Secures Civil Rights Protection Agreements from 31 Colleges and Universities
The higher education institution’s external collaborative partners were described as being “discriminatory organizations.” The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced that resolution agreements (RAs)…
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Education Department Investigates Student Data Privacy Practices
The inquiry examines FERPA compliance in voting-related research. The U.S. Department of Education’s (the Department’s) Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) opened investigations into Tufts University (Tufts) and the…
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Federal Judge Rules Against On-Campus Early Voting Sites in NC
Judge Osteen denied the request for the sites to avoid the risk of creating voter confusion. Federal Judge William Osteen has denied a request made by an organization…
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New committee to review accreditor recognition, costs, and student outcome measures. The U.S. Department of Education announced plans to convene a negotiated rulemaking committee focused on higher education…
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Tenth College Joins FAA’s Air Traffic Controller Training Initiative
Sacramento City College joins federal program to expedite air traffic control training and staffing. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Sacramento City College has joined its Enhanced…
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USDA Opens Applications for 1890 National Scholars Program
The initiative supports students pursuing agriculture-related careers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for the 1890 National Scholars Program, which provides scholarships and internships for…
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Education Department Delays Involuntary Student Loan Collections
The pause allows rollout of revised federal repayment options. The U.S. Department of Education (The Department) recently announced a temporary delay in involuntary collections (income-driven repayment (IDR) plan)…
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DOJ Sues Virginia for Discriminatory In-State Tuition Laws
The lawsuit is aimed at preventing Virginia from providing in-state tuition rates and financial aid to illegal immigrants. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that it is…
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