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Delaware Legislation to Address Student Housing Insecurity

Delaware lawmakers are attempting to tackle housing insecurity among college students through new legislation.

South Carolina HBCU Clinton College Cuts Tuition by 50 Percent

Clinton College in Rock Hill will be cutting tuition by 50 percent this fall semester to ease the financial strain on families negatively impacted by the pandemic.

White House Introduces COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge

The White House launched a COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge for higher education institutions around the country to encourage students, faculty, and staff to get vaccinated.

Education Bill to Bolster Support for Native American Veterans

The House of Representatives has passed a bill to improve benefits for Native American service members at tribal colleges and universities.

University of South Florida to Offer Environmental Engineering

The University of South Florida has announced a new undergraduate program in environmental engineering beginning in the fall semester of 2022.

Education Dept. Revokes Recognition of DeVos-Backed Accreditor

The Department of Education canceled recognition of an accrediting agency that approved a South Dakota university that reportedly had no students or faculty but still received state funds. 

FL Passes Bill on Charter Schools and Trans Athletes in Girl’s Sports

State colleges and universities in Florida can now authorize the creation of charter schools and sponsor those schools.

Regents Approve Tuition Hikes for Montana University System

The Montana Board of Regents has approved tuition hikes across the state university system over the next two years.