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Pennsylvania Governor Pitches College Affordability Plan, Education System Overhaul

Insight Into Diversity

He identified the project as a three-part blueprint created with ideas from a working group of college and university presidents assembled by Shapiro last year. To assist, the plan proposes an increase in Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency grants for all students by $1,000.

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Lindenwood University Buys For-Profit Dorsey College

Inside Higher Ed

Lindenwood University in Missouri is expanding its reach with the acquisition of for-profit Dorsey College, a vocational school in Michigan, the St. Lindenwood Education System, the parent entity for Lindenwood University, is the official purchaser in the deal, and the two institutions will maintain separate accreditation.

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Calling for Collaboration, Improved Higher Ed Systems for All

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Friday marked the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark civil rights law that unlocked opportunity for disabled people in many areas of public life, including in the workforce and higher education. colleges and universities has grown steadily since the ADA passed more than three decades ago.

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More than 100 Champions of Higher Education Join PEN America in "A Pledge to Our Democracy"

Higher Education Inquirer

In a stirring call to action, more than 100 distinguished former college and university leaders from across the nation have joined PEN America to launch A Pledge to Our Democracy , a unified stand against the growing threats of authoritarianism. The current administration has threatened one of the hallmarks of our Democracy: education.

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Howard Joins Atlanta University Center Institutions in EDTECH Africa Initiative

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The EDTECH Africa announcement came during a recent special Kenyan state visit to Atlanta planned to address investments for a shared future through higher education. The initiative will involve Howard University and the Atlanta University Consortium. Microsoft, and Mastercard’s Center for Inclusive Growth.

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The University Business Podcast: Dissecting mistrust in higher education with Lynn Pasquerella

University Business

Lawmakers are exacerbating mistrust in higher education, and it’s up to our leaders to boldly protect the sector from political overreach, Lynn Pasquerella, president of the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), says on the second episode of The University Business Podcast.

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Seeking fiscal transparency for public colleges

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Months after revelations of financial turmoil spurred a state investigation at New Jersey City University, legislators want to make sure they’re not caught by surprise the next time a public institution faces a crisis.

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