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Arizona Governor Prohibits Public Universities From Mandating Vaccines

Arizona's governor signed an executive order barring the state’s public universities and community colleges from mandating the COVID-19 vaccine for students.

Louisiana to Train College Admins in New Sexual Misconduct Rules

College administrators across the state of Louisiana will receive training in this summer in new regulations regarding the handling of sexual misconduct claims and implementation of safety measures.

$500M Loan Relief Granted for Defrauded For-Profit College Students

The US Education Department is erasing student debt for thousands of borrowers who attended the ITT Technical Institute, which is expected to clear more than $500 million in debt.

Supreme Court Seeks DOJ Opinion on Harvard Affirmative Action Case

The US Supreme Court has requested a Department of Justice opinion on a pending affirmative action case against Harvard University, indicating the court’s willingness to hear whether to ban race-based factors in college admissions.

Colorado Community Colleges Awarded $1 Million Scholarship Fund

The Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges has been awarded $1 million to create a scholarship program to help develop a more diverse healthcare workforce.

‘College for All Act’ Would Make Tuition Free for Low-Income Students

Congressman Joe Morelle unveiled the “College for All Act,” a sweeping initiative to make public education more affordable throughout the country. 

Faculty Organization Sanctions National University for Mass Firing

The American Association of University Professors has sanctioned the National University after investigating the mass firing of full-time professors and associate vice presidents.

Ed Secretary Cardona: Trans Athletes Have a ‘Right to Compete’

US Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said transgender athletes have the right to compete and suggested that the Biden administration will look at measures to protect these students against a rising number of anti-transgender bills.