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Policy and Legal Affairs

5 steps to start preparing for summer construction projects

Planning a summer construction project is in some respects like planning a summer vacation: The first step is to pick a destination and make sure it matches with what you like to do.

Higher ed spent more than $23B from endowments in FY20

The pandemic and losses in tuition forced many institutions to get creative in the first half of last year, but what are the prospects long-term?

These 4 universities will have drive-thru commencements

Students will be receiving their diploma covers and celebrating from their vehicles in different ways, depending on the institutions and COVID-19 protocols still in place.

How 2 community colleges make equity transformative

Every Greenfield Community College student has access to a mentor. That’s just one aspect of the wraparound services the college offers as its student body becomes more and more diverse.

Source: Columbia students vote to continue strike

Students are refusing to give in on tuition and other demands, calling on alumni to help in their fight.

How SAT shifts will impact college access and equity

SAT essay and subject tests are eliminated as COVID drives more colleges and universities to drop the exams. Will these moves boost equity and access?

Wed Feb 17th, 2021

University of Kentucky takes lead in pandemic response

President Dr. Eli Capilouto discusses the rollout of vaccines, the ongoing efforts around research and health care and the strength of the institution during the crisis.
Wed Feb 17th, 2021

How to shift the knowledge narrative around the SAT

As the SAT’s influence wanes, colleges and high schools could place more emphasis on students’ performance in AP courses and on AP tests
Tue Feb 16th, 2021

Senate committee approves Cardona nomination

The 17-5 vote moves the nomination forward for confirmation by the full Senate.
Thu Feb 11th, 2021

Report: New freshmen FAFSA filers fell by 21% in California

Underrepresented students and community colleges were among those that saw steepest declines in federal student aid applications.
Wed Feb 10th, 2021

CDC: Most students at 6 big universities are wearing masks

The Centers for Disease Control offers 7 tips to ensure mandates are being followed on and off campus.
Tue Feb 9th, 2021