Policy and Legal Affairs

Biden’s Double Pell promises are lofty, but will they pass in FY2023 budget?

The Administration also wants to give more help to HBCUs and MSIs, as well as improve career pathways.

Except for Cornell, universities not seeing major spikes in COVID from BA.2 variant yet

Case counts are rising in several states, but most institutions are keeping numbers down. Will student return change that?

The steps Cal State is taking to try to rebuild after two scandals

A new interim chancellor, an update on standardized tests and a check on every university in its system are some of the moves being made to improve its image.

Why a phased approach to masking is working for one big university

The thoughtful approach to mitigation, even as numbers wane, has kept the University of Kentucky ahead of COVID.

Help for Ukraine: How 4 universities are aiding students in the humanitarian effort

Institutions in the U.S. are coming forward with unique ways to provide assistance to Ukrainian students.

Two-year study from universities will examine fairness of test-optional policies

The goal is to ensure that all students groups receive equitable assessments during the admissions process.

Strike averted: Howard University, faculty union reach tentative deal on bargaining

The two sides have forged a three-year agreement that must still be ratified as adjuncts and non-tenure-track employees seek better pay.

First of summits to help empower Latinx community kicks off at UTSA

The Biden Administration events over the next few months hope to be a driver for economic change and educational opportunities.

Fentanyl: Why the potent drug poses a big threat to students, colleges

The rates of overdoses in the United States continue to rise exponentially among young adults.

Avoid ‘deadnaming’: How universities and colleges can get ahead of preferred name usage

Having a considered and thorough policy in place to address preferred name usage is preferable to ad hoc or case-by-case determinations to grant such requests for a few reasons.

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