Tag #Higher Education

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Hessian Government Delays Music University's New Building Despite Funding

Despite allocated funds and previous promises, the Hessian state government's inaction threatens the new building for Frankfurt's University of Music and Performing Arts, leaving it in a dilapidated building; temporary solutions followed building occupations.

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Quality Education
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College Mental Health: Navigating Challenges, Seizing Opportunities in 2025

Colleges face mental health challenges in 2025, yet opportunities abound due to the post-pandemic generation's needs, societal recognition of the benefits of college mental health services, exemptions from some DEI bans, and increased investments from university administrators.

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Good Health and Well-being
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US Universities Urge International Students to Return Early Amidst Trump's Promised Immigration Crackdown

US universities are urging international students to return to campus early, fearing a potential travel ban and stricter immigration policies under President-elect Trump, who has promised harsher immigration laws and ideological screenings, impacting the 1.1 million international students studying i...

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US Universities Urge International Students to Return Early Amidst Trump's Promised Immigration Crackdown

US universities are advising international students to return early from winter break due to President-elect Trump's promised stricter immigration policies, including a potential travel ban expansion targeting predominantly Muslim countries and revoking visas from 'radical anti-American and antisemi...

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Democrats Urge Biden to Finalize Student Loan Forgiveness Before Trump Takes Office

Facing pressure from Democrats, the Biden administration is urged to expedite nearly $29 billion in student loan forgiveness for 1.6 million defrauded borrowers before President-elect Trump's inauguration, despite concerns from Republicans that the relief is unfair to taxpayers and a potential slowd...

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Reduced Inequality
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Biden Withdraws Student Loan Forgiveness Plans

The Biden administration withdrew two major student loan forgiveness plans on Friday, citing operational challenges, weeks before the Trump administration takes office, leaving millions of borrowers without debt relief.

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Reduced Inequality
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Trump's Return Threatens Recent Surge in Student Worker Unionization

The incoming Trump administration threatens to reverse the recent surge in student worker unionization, which saw nearly 45,000 student employees join unions between 2022 and 2024, as Trump's administration previously sought to restrict their collective bargaining rights.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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University of Iowa to Close Gender Studies Department Amidst Statewide DEI Rollbacks

The University of Iowa announced plans to close its Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies and American Studies departments, merging them into a new Social and Cultural Analysis major by July 1, 2025, following a state-level push to scale back DEI initiatives; the decision is pending board approval.

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Gender Equality
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US Universities Urge International Students to Return Early Amid Trump's Immigration Concerns

US universities are advising international students to return early from winter break due to concerns over potential new travel bans and stricter immigration policies promised by President-elect Donald Trump, impacting over 1.1 million students enrolled in the 2023-24 academic year.

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Biden Administration Approves $4 Billion in Student Loan Forgiveness Under PSLF Program

The Biden administration announced $4 billion in student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, benefiting 55,000 borrowers and bringing the total relief to $78 billion for over 1 million, marking a significant turnaround from historically low approval rates due t...

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Higher Education Faces Enrollment Crisis Amidst Competition and Shifting Credentials

Declining enrollments in US higher education, projected to worsen by 2037, are exacerbated by rising competition from online universities, increased student mobility, rising tuition costs, and the emergence of affordable micro-credentials as substitutes for traditional degrees.

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US Department of Education Resolves Antisemitism, Islamophobia Complaints Against UC Campuses

The US Department of Education resolved nine antisemitism and Islamophobia complaints against five University of California campuses, citing inadequate responses to harassment and discrimination, including incidents at a violent pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA, and requiring annual Title VI train...

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