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Bill Introduced to Curb Campus Hazing Nation-Wide

The legislation would require higher education institutions to put on their websites information on incidents of hazing that took place on campus.

Betsy DeVos Held in Contempt, Fined for Collecting Student Loan Debt

The Department had collected student loan debt from Corinthian Colleges students in violation of a federal court order.

Schools Endorse New Framework for Publisher Contracts

The new framework sets out core principles for publisher contracts to support MIT’s open science and open scholarship initiative.

Decline in State Funding Makes College Less Affordable

During the last decade, many states saw a nearly 13 percent decline in state funding for colleges and universities.

New York Colleges Express Concern Over Students Visa Delays

Presidents of 55 institutions wrote to the New York Congressional delegation seeking their intervention in tackling problems affecting international students.

Two Florida Lawmakers Introduce Bills for Student Athletes Compensation

The bill which is similar to California’s Fair Pay to Play Act would allow student-athletes to receive compensation for their name or likeness.

Gap Among Different Racial Groups in Job Market Widens

At every level of educational attainment, white workers are more likely to have a good job as compared to workers of color.

New Bill Seeks Indexing of Pell Grants to Inflation

 The bill would increase the value of Pell Grants by indexing it to inflation to match the current costs of attending college.