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New Jersey Colleges to Receive $29.5 Million in Federal Funding

New Jersey has announced $29.5 million in federal grant money to support the state’s colleges and universities during the challenges they have been facing due to the ongoing pandemic.

Harvard Student Council Endorses Statement Supporting Fossil Fuel Divestment

Student body presidents from eight Ivy League schools came together on Sunday to endorse a statement on fossil fuel divestment by Harvard University’s Undergraduate Council.

Three Vermont Schools Merge to Stay Afloat During Pandemic

Three schools of the Vermont State College System are set to form one “Vermont State University” after COVID impacted the financial position of state academic institutions.

Idaho Board of Education Considers Consolidating Student Fees

The Idaho State Board of Education is considering a new policy that would allow schools to merge separate student fees for items such as activities and technology into one “consolidated mandatory fee.”

Kansas House Proposes Tuition Refund for Remote Classes

The Kansas House budget committee voted for an amendment that requires colleges to provide tuition rebates to students who switched to online courses during the pandemic.

Central Community College, U-Nebraska Collab to Help Underrepresented Students

The University of Nebraska at Kearney and Central Community College are collaborating in a national initiative meant to boost college completion for underrepresented students.

Biden Rejects Proposal to Forgive $50K in Student Debt

When asked about his plans for canceling $50,000 of student loan debt, President Joe Biden replied that he “would not make that happen.”

SUNY Grant Will Help Fight Hunger on Campus

A new State University of New York grant program will help fight food insecurity on campus — a situation that has aggravated further during the pandemic.