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Education Dept. Probing Georgetown, Texas A&M Over Foreign Funding

The department has asked Georgetown University and Texas A&M to disclose financial records amid concerns that the schools failed to report foreign gifts

Bill Introduced to Improve Suicide Prevention Resources for Students

The Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act would require colleges to raise awareness of suicide prevention resources among their student bodies

American Bar Withdraws Thomas Jefferson School of Law’s Accreditation

The Bar withdrew the school's accredidation for not complying with standards on financial resources, admissions practices, and academic programs

Bill Seeks to Allow International STEM Graduates to Work in US

The Keep STEM Talent Act seeks to exempt international STEM graduates from restrictive green card caps that serve as a barrier in obtaining U.S. citizenship

Student Loans Stall Business Dreams of College Students [Survey]

The survey found that 47 percent of soon-to-be college graduates cite student loan debt as a barrier to their entrepreneurship dreams

New Bill Seeks to End Tax Breaks for Donations to Colleges

The bill, introduced by Senator Ronald Lee Wyden, would expand the tax code’s charitable quid pro quo rules and amend the Higher Education Act

Maryland Governor Launches Student Debt Repayment Plan

Governor Larry Hogan announced the launch of "SmartWork," a program providing state employees working in shortage areas student loan repayment assistance

China Issues Warnings to Students Studying Abroad at U.S. Institutions

China's Ministry of Education and its Ministry of Foreign Affairs cautioned citizens about problems they may encounter when traveling, studying in the U.S.