Inside Higher Ed Sara Weissman April 29, 2021 If campus leaders thought fall 2020 enrollment declines were bad, spring’s enrollment drops are even worse, especially for community colleges. Spring undergraduate enrollment fell 5.9 percent compared to this time last year, the largest drop since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to the latest […]
Inside Higher Ed Scott Jaschik April 28, 2021 President Biden wants $109 billion for two-year colleges, $80 billion addition for Pell Grants, $62 billion for retention and completion efforts, and $39 billion for two free years at minority-serving institutions for most students. President Biden on Wednesday proposed a plan to make good on his […]
The Hill Sarah Polus April 27, 2021 The Biden administration announced Tuesday it’s loosening COVID-19 travel restrictions on international students attempting to enter the U.S. for schooling, according to the State Department. Starting Aug. 1, students and certain academics who will “provide vital support for critical infrastructure” or who have F-1 […]
NASFAA Hugh T. Ferguson April 29, 2021 As President Joe Biden marks his first 100 days in office, the House Education and Labor Committee wasted no time in delving into his newly unveiled proposal, the American Families Plan, and how the size and scope of those policies would impact the economy. […]
NASFAA Hugh T. Ferguson April 27, 2021 While the federal government looks toward implementing a host of higher education policies as a means of recovering from the pandemic — ranging from debt forgiveness, to increased postsecondary funding and infrastructure needs — a watchdog report has found that 94% of eligible […]
Inside Higher Ed Elizabeth Redden April 28, 2021 The State Department is making it somewhat easier for students in countries affected by COVID-19-related travel bans to come to the U.S. this fall. The department announced on Tuesday that students enrolled in academic programs starting Aug. 1 or later will be eligible for exemptions […]
Inside Higher Ed Elizabeth Redden April 27, 2021 The federal Student and Exchange Visitor Program announced Monday that is extending its current guidance on online learning and international students for the 2021-22 academic year. The guidance, which cites pandemic-related public health concerns, allows international students continued flexibility to enroll in online classes […]
Inside Higher Ed Alexis Gravely April 28, 2021 The slow confirmation of presidential appointees could delay actions by the Biden administration on higher education issues. As President Biden approaches his 100th day in office, only one of his Department of Education nominees has been confirmed by the Senate, leaving over […]
Career Education Review Jenny April 28, 2021 2021 3rd Place-Bronze Community Service Award Winner CNI College is honored to be selected as the California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS) 2021 3rd Place-Bronze Community Service Award Winner. The CAPPS Excellence in Community Service Awards were inaugurated in 2016 to recognize […]
Los Angeles Times Nina Agrawal, Teresa Watanabe, Colleen Shalby April 22, 2021 The University of California and California State University announced Thursday that they will require COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, faculty and staff on campus properties this fall once the Food and Drug Administration gives formal approval to the […]