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States Receive $179M Investment to Improve Literacy, Assessments

The U.S. Department of Education plans to award several states a share of $179 million to support academic acceleration efforts focused on improving literacy and high-quality assessment systems.

Grant to Council of Independent Colleges Promotes Free Expression on Campus

A $180,000 grant from Arthur Vining Davis Foundations is expected to expand the Campus Free Expression Project to support civil discourse on independent college campuses and beyond.

Dr. Marjorie Hass

Education Department Announces 2025–26 FAFSA Testing Period Framework

The U.S. Department of Education has released its framework for the 2025–26 FAFSA Testing Period.

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Mitchell Named President of Howard University Hospital

Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., will become the next president of Howard University Hospital.

Dr. Roger Mitchell Jr.

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Torres to Retire from National Student Clearinghouse

Rick Torres is expected to retire in February as president and CEO of National Student Clearinghouse.

Proctor Institute Explores Higher Ed ‘Equity’ in 3-Part Series

The Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, & Justice has released its final report on equity in higher education.

Dr. Marybeth Gasman

Senators Slam Book Dumping at New College of Florida

Senators Patty Murray and Susan Collins release a statement regarding the dumping of library books at New College of Florida.

Sen. Susan Collins

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President Biden Kicks Off Democratic National Convention

Day one of the Democratic National Convention featured a host of speakers including President Joe Biden.

College Inside-Out Initiative Gets $1M Boost Through Federal Grant

About $1 million of the federal grant is earmarked to expand and diversify the Muhlenberg College’s Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program.

Muhlenberg’s community engagement librarian Jess Denke (left) and psychology professor Dr. Kate Richmond co-lead the college’s Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program.

Report Shows Challenges, Strategies in Student Learning

Data collected by the National Center for Education Statistics show there was no measurable difference between 2021-22 and 2023-24 in the percentage of students who ended the school year a grade level behind in at least one subject.

GAO Releases Data on Return to Student Loan Repayments

While millions of borrowers remain current on their federal student loan repayments, millions continue to struggle and are past-due on their restarted payments, according to a newly released GAO report.

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ACTA Releases Guide for Managing Campus Protests, Encampments

The American Council of Trustees and Alumni released a new trustee guide to help prevent campus encampments and occupations that conflict with institutional policies.

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