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Americans Don’t Think Higher Education is Doing Fine [Report]

In a New America report, nearly 65 percent of adults reported dissatisfaction with the way the higher education system is operating in the country.

NCAA Calls California Athletes Bill ‘Harmful’, ‘Unconstitutional’

Members wrote a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom raising concerns over the bill erasing the distinction between college and professional athletics.

Trump Plans to Ease Funding Restrictions for Faith-Based HBCUs

While speaking at an HBCU conference, President Trump said he would lift the restrictions that prohibit federal funding for faith-based HBCUs and Seminaries.

California Assembly Passes Bill to Compensate College Athletes

The Fair Pay to Play Act allows college athletes to receive payments directly from a private or commercial source for their name, image, and likeness.

Lumina Foundation Creates Task Force for Quality Credentials

The foundation along with 22 other leaders created the task force that will work on defining and creating quality credentials.

College Students Want Stricter Guns laws, Background Checks

More than three-quarters of college students want stricter gun laws, ban on assault-style weapons and stronger background checks.

Organizations Pitch for Balance Between Science Enterprise, National Security

In a joint letter, nearly 60 organizations called for a balance between an openly collaborative scientific environment and national security.

Michael Bennet’s Education Plan Promises Debt-Free College

Bennet plans to make higher education affordable and increase support for low and middle-income students through Pell grants and other aid programs.