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fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
11 hours ago

Podcast: Ky. Tackles Credit for Prior Learning for Veterans

Approximately 65 percent of the 1.2 million active-duty service members in the U.S. armed forces have less than an associate degree level of education, according to 2023 data; many of them hold some college credits but no degree. Federal aid programs make enrolling in college and earning a degree more accessible for military-affiliated students, but not every student is aware of academic interventions that can help them complete a credential sooner, including credit for prior learning.
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fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
11 hours ago

UC System Warns of Broader Risks in Federal Funding Fight

UC president James B. Milliken wrote a letter to dozens of local elected officials Tuesday explaining that "the stakes are high and the risks are very real." The system's 10 institutions could lose billions of dollars in aid, forcing its leaders to make tough calls about staffing, the continuation of certain academic programs and more, he said. President Trump has already frozen more than $500 million in grants at UCLA, allegedly because the Justice Department accused the university of violating Jewish students' civil rights.
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fromTruthout
6 days ago
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Racist Lies About College "Quotas" Stoke Support for Trump's War on Higher Ed

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6 days ago
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Racist Lies About College "Quotas" Stoke Support for Trump's War on Higher Ed

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 week ago

How Technology Can Smooth Pain Points in Credit Evaluation

Earlier this month, higher education policy leaders from all 50 states gathered in Minneapolis for the 2025 State Higher Education Executive Officers Higher Education Policy Conference. During a plenary session on the future of learning and work and its implications for higher education, Aneesh Raman, chief economic opportunity officer at LinkedIn, reflected on the growing need for people to be able to easily build and showcase their skills.
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fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 week ago

Ohio State Restricts Decorations in Public Dorm Spaces

Ohio State University has advised resident advisers to restrict all dorm floor and common room decor-as well as welcome programming for incoming students-to "Ohio State spirit themes" to avoid offending or alienating students. That means motifs like "retro video games and SpongeBob" motifs, which one outraged former RA on Reddit said they decorated with, won't be allowed.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

How universities can balance safeguarding and freedom of expression while protecting reputation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Universities must balance legally protected freedom of expression with safeguarding duties through structured policies, transparent compliance, and clear conduct rules to manage risk.
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fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Students from Southeast Asia in demand at universities DW 08/08/2025

Foreign student caps are being raised in Australia and other countries, highlighting a regional trend toward increased international student mobility.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

Kent Confirmed as Under Secretary

Mr. Kent has demonstrated the temperament and approach needed to succeed as under secretary, which is no small thing. However, we also know that even as Mr. Kent will work to implement policies we may oppose, he will approach these disagreements with an open mind, centering students, taxpayers, and institutions while seeking the best outcome.
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1 month ago
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US politics live updates: Trump administration reportedly seeks fines from universities including Harvard

The Trump administration seeks fines from universities, including Harvard, for alleged antisemitism on campus, contingent on federal funding.
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3 months ago

Trump administration revokes Harvard's ability to enroll international students

Harvard's ability to enroll international students has been revoked by the Trump administration, affecting many currently enrolled students.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Trump administration revokes Harvard's ability to enroll international students

Harvard's ability to enroll international students has been revoked by the Trump administration, affecting many currently enrolled students.
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fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Trump aims to lower drug prices. And, Harvard's tax-exempt status threatened

Trump's executive action seeks to lower drug prices by enhancing Medicare's negotiating capabilities and addressing flaws in current pricing laws.
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