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Gallup and Lumina research shows 95% of students view degrees as vital. Despite dropouts, confidence in college remains high, driven by belief in ROI and career impact. Mental health is a major factor in considering quitting.
Biden's overtime rule, aiming to raise the FLSA threshold to $58,656 by 2025, faces legal hurdles. Texas judges blocked the initial increase, and appeals are now paused. The 5th Circuit Court is involved.
Harvard faces increased scrutiny and potential financial battles over academic liberty. Faculty pledge wages to support the university's defense against government intervention and protect academic freedom.
ICE details plan to terminate student visas (SEVIS) with broad leeway. New policy raises concerns for international students and legal challenges are expected. Uncertainty looms over degree programs.
Numerous universities announce leadership appointments including deans, provosts, and presidents. Key changes span diverse fields like science, arts, business, and health professions. Institutional innovation also highlighted.
Updates on college funding disputes, lawsuits against federal agencies, Limestone College's financial struggles, international student status, and Pasco-Hernando State University's leadership initiatives. Higher education news highlights.
Law firms face pressure from Trump administration. Some firms 'caved,' while others resist. Georgetown students track firms' responses to Trump's actions against legal professionals. DEI initiatives are at stake.
Understand university data breach laws, notification procedures, and response strategies. Learn how to protect student data and manage breaches effectively. Act fast & follow regulations.
Federal judges blocked Trump-era advice to strip funding from schools considering race in policies. The rulings favor plaintiffs challenging the guidance on discrimination and curriculum control. Anti-discrimination law.
Trump's administration focused on workforce training, apprenticeships, and labor force development. The DOL released apprenticeship programs, later retracted by the Biden administration, aiming to boost skilled trades.
The White House partners with Hillsdale College to commemorate 250 years of American self-reliance. A lecture series emphasizes American history and its significance.
AI summaries of scientific studies risk overgeneralization, omitting crucial limitations and nuances, especially in medical contexts, potentially leading to misinformation and harmful treatments. Accuracy is key.