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Federal Court Blocks Education Department's Diversity Directive, Marking Victory for Academic Freedom Advocates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A federal judge in New Hampshire delivered a significant legal victory Thursday for proponents of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in education by granting a preliminary injunction against the U.S. The Department of Education has not issued a public response to the court's decision.

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Improving Hiring Practices in Higher Education to Overcome GEM Staffing Challenges

Liaison International

Key Takeaways: The pandemic exacerbated staffing challenges in higher education graduate enrollment management, leading to increased demands for flexibility, better pay, and improved work-life balance among staff. For example, professional development for higher education staff can add significant value for employees.

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Meeting the Looming Web Accessibility Regulations: The Time to Start Was Yesterday

WCET Frontiers

Department of Justice (DOJ) accessibility guidelines. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights. NWHeat (Northwest Higher Education Accessibility Technology) is a partnership between Orbis Cascade Alliance (for libraries) and the Northwest Academic Computing Consortium (NWACC). Who Will Be Affected?

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How Project 2025’s War on Higher Education Diversity Threatens Our Global Competitiveness

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The recently released "Project 2025: The Conservative Promise" paints a dystopian picture of American higher education, overrun by a "woke" ideology that supposedly threatens our nation's very foundations. The document's authors misrepresent the origins of progressive thought in education.

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US Department of Education's Failure to Address Food Insecurity Among College Students (Government Accountability Office)

Higher Education Inquirer

A recent law gave the Department of Education authority to share students' Free Application for Federal Student Aid data with federal and state SNAP agencies to identify and help students who may be eligible for benefits. GAO reviewed relevant federal laws and agency documents. We recommended ways to address these issues.

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US State Department seeks to cut student visa bureaucracy

The PIE News

Steward spoke to a packed room at the 2024 EducationUSA Forum, a gathering of some 500 higher education professionals hosted by the State Department to promote international education between the US and countries around the world. It will continue to accept mail documents through Sept.

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International Student's Detention Raises Questions About Visa Policies

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The arrest has sparked concern among higher education advocates about the treatment of international students and the interpretation of visa regulations. The Department of Homeland Security has stated that Gnaydn was arrested due to a previous conviction for driving under the influence.

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