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Republican Lawmakers Introduce Campus Free Speech Bill in Wisconsin

The Campus Free Speech Act requires UW Board of Regents to implement a policy that would protect the free expression of students and faculty.

Most Economists Not in Favor of Forgiving Student Loans [Survey]

Nearly 64 of business economists see forgiving most or all of the student loan debt as a threat to the overall health of the U.S. economy.

Bill Introduced to Simplify Student Loan Disclosures

The Student Loan Disclosure Transparency Act would ensure that borrowers receive necessary information related to loans in easy and understandable terms.

Higher Ed. Organizations Alarmed Over Surveillance of Chinese Students

Organizations raised concerns over increased scrutiny of Chinese students due to their country of origin and encroachment of their individual rights.

California Governor Forms New Post Secondary Education Council

The council will examine issues relating to enrollment planning, community college transfers, future capacity, and general education.

Community College Leaders Propose Higher Education Policy Priorities

The letter addressed to Senator Lamar Alexander and Representative Bobby Scott seeks inclusion of four bills into the new Higher Education Act (HEA).

Students Loans Force Many Americans to Spend Less on Basic Needs

One in four families spend more than 11 percent of their take-home income on student loans and less on necessities like out-of-pocket healthcare expenses and fuel.

Higher Ed. Groups Back New College Food Insecurity Legislation

 A coalition of more than 30 college groups wrote a letter to Elizabeth Warren and Al Lawson to support the College Student Hunger Act of 2019.