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Scientists Suggest Measures to End Sexual Harassment in STEM Labs

Scientists batted for various vigorous measures that are aimed at preventing sexual harassment and bias in STEM labs.

Republican Senator Introduces Bill to Counter ‘Chinese Threat’ to Campuses

The bill would take a host of measures to prevent "foreign exploitation" of critical U.S. educational investments and innovation.

Pete Buttigieg Promises $500 Billion Investment to Lower College Costs

Democratic presidential candidate Buttigieg proposed to lower the cost of attending college and increase the value of Pell Grants.

Report Urges Greater Higher Education Opportunities for Inmates

The New America report found that postsecondary education and training programs are important in successful reentry for justice-involved individuals.

Virginia Signs Agreements with Colleges to Boost Tech Pipeline

Over the next 20 years, the colleges will have 31,000 new graduates in computer science, computer engineering and related fields.

Higher Ed. Groups Call for Changes in Reporting Foreign Gifts

A group of organizations raised concerns over the proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) for reporting foreign gifts and contract and sought various changes to it.

Could Universities Be Influenced by Foreign Governments?

Foreign governments have spent over $9 billion in the last five years on gifts to America’s universities.

Lawmakers Urge Senate Leaders to Pass FUTURE Act

Thirty-eight senators wrote a letter to Senate leaders calling for immediate passage of the legislation that would reauthorize funding for HBCUs and other minority institutions.