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Former University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Dies at 67

Former University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Dr. Rebecca Blank died Feb. 17 from pancreatic cancer at age 67.

Leadership & Policy

The Biden Administration Used the Pandemic to Justify Loan Forgiveness. Some Say It Didn’t Need To.

Scholars and advocates say a different authority could hold up the program if the Supreme Court strikes it down

Health

UNCF, Steve Fund, and TMCF Partner for National Initiative to Support Mental Health at Black Colleges and Universities

UNCF, The Steve Fund, and TMCF are partnering for a national initiative to support mental health at Black colleges and universities.

Leadership & Policy

Dr. Javier Cevallos Recently Appointed President of the American Academic Leadership Institute

Dr. Javier Cevallos was recently appointed president of the American Academic Leadership Institute.

Leadership & Policy

College Board Admits Mistakes in AP African American Studies Release and Condemns Florida Administration

The College Board has admitted almost two weeks after publishing a revised AP African American Studies course framework that it made mistakes in the course’s roll out and condemned the actions and rhetoric of Florida officials surrounding the matter.

Leadership & Policy

National Black Justice Coalition Calls for College Board CEO to Resign

The National Black Justice Coalition is calling for the resignation of College Board CEO David Coleman after it was reported that College Board met with Florida officials before releasing revisions to its AP African American Studies course.

Leadership & Policy

North Carolina Behind in Goal for Educational Attainment; Calls for Greater Student Support

Two new proposals from myFutureNC, a cross-sector organization pushing North Carolina towards 2 million degrees or credentials by 2030, will help students connect with careers early and increase the financial supports needed for equitable success.

Leadership & Policy

What is Higher Ed Community Looking for in State of the Union Address?

The much-anticipated speech could point to the Biden administration's priorities for the next two years.

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Does Loan Relief Lead to Increased Tuition? Probably Not, Says the Research

The Bennett hypothesis is persistent and mostly not true, say experts

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Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education Creates External Affairs and Economic Partnerships Office

The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education announced the creation of a new agency office focused on promoting the value of higher ed and strengthening partnerships.

Reports & Data

Organizations Call on Education Department to Disaggregate Admissions Data by Race and Ethnicity

A group of organizations is calling for the U.S. Department of Education to expand its collection of admissions data and disaggregate that data by race and ethnicity to address racial and ethnic gaps in bachelor’s degree attainment.

Leadership & Policy

AAC&U Elects Seven New Directors and Board Officers

The AAC&U has elected seven new directors and new board officers at its 2023 Annual Meeting, including Dr. Mary Ann Villarreal as chair of its Board of Directors.

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