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AFT sues Education Department over anti-DEI guidance

Higher Ed Dive

The union alleged that the agency's recent guidance barring colleges from considering race in any of their programs and policies is unconstitutional.

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‘Another twisting of civil rights law’: Free speech group pans Education Department’s DEI guidance

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The guidance threatens to pull federal funding from colleges that consider race in any of their programs and policies — not just admissions.

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Education Department guidance could harm colleges that rely on OPMs, Moody’s says

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Analysts said colleges like Arkansas State University that heavily depend on these vendors would face greater administrative burdens and expenses.

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Education Dept. Tells Colleges to Advise Struggling Borrowers

Inside Higher Ed

Education Dept. Tells Colleges to Advise Struggling Borrowers Katherine Knott Tue, 05/06/2025 - 03:00 AM The guidance, released Monday, reminds colleges of their responsibility to ensure borrowers repay loans to the best of their ability. Byline(s) Jessica Blake

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Misrepresentations by OPMs could land colleges in trouble, Education Department says

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Higher education institutions could lose access to financial aid or face penalties if their external service providers mislead students, new guidance says.

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Education Department further delays start date of third-party servicer guidance

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The agency also removed a portion of the policy that would have banned colleges from working with foreign providers.

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College Completion Rates Edging Upward

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

of learners who began college in fall 2018, which is the most recent cohort tracked, earned a credential within six years. The improvements here were mostly driven by students who started at community colleges. Community college completion rates jumped 1.2 Over 80% of the student body at Lehman are individuals of color.

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