By Rick Seltzer. Lancaster Bible College has scrapped a planned presidential transition just two months after naming a candidate to replace its leader of almost 21 years. More...
23 août 2019
Bible College Calls Off Presidential Transition After 2 Months
More Investigations Into Foreign Gift Reporting
By Elizabeth Redden. The Department of Education opened investigations into two more universities regarding their compliance with federal requirements that they report foreign gifts and contracts valued at $250,000 or more. According to the Associated Press, the department has opened investigations into Cornell and Rutgers Universities, in addition to previously reported investigations of Georgetown and Texas A&M Universities. More...
Deep Cuts in Puerto Rico
By Elizabeth Redden. Alaska isn't the only place facing deep cuts to public funding. The University of Puerto Rico's annual appropriation has fallen by $333 million over three years. More...
Foreign Gifts Under Scrutiny
By Elizabeth Redden. As Education Department opens investigations into whether universities complied with law requiring federal reporting of foreign gifts and contracts, colleges call for more clarity on what the law requires. More...
Students Sue Over Canceled SAT Scores
By Elizabeth Redden. Egyptian students challenge cancellation of their SAT scores for test security reasons, saying they were not given evidence or opportunity to appeal. College Board says evidence was "overwhelming." More...
Court Orders Recognition of Pro-Palestinian Student Group
By Elizabeth Redden. Judge overturns Fordham University's decision to deny recognition to Students for Justice in Palestine chapter due to concerns about its political agenda and the potential for polarization. More...
Professor Indicted for Alleged Undisclosed Chinese Links
By Elizabeth Redden. Kansas professor faces federal fraud charges for allegedly failing to disclose a full-time appointment at a Chinese university held while receiving government research grants. The indictment comes amid rising tension over Chinese scholars and security. More...
Making the FAFSA Mandatory
By Andrew Kreighbaum. Texas will become the second state to require high school seniors to submit an application for federal student aid, a step that higher ed researchers say is linked to college enrollment. More...
Taking Stock of Pell Grants Behind Bars
By Andrew Kreighbaum. At an annual meeting of supporters of the Second Chance Pell pilot program, many attendees focused on full reinstatement of federal aid for incarcerated students. More...
Proposal for Federal Income-Share Agreement Program
By Andrew Kreighbaum. A paper released Tuesday by the Manhattan Institute proposes a federal income-share agreement that would extend students a single $50,000 line of credit. More...
