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In this episode, Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer discuss the campus protests that have been making headlines nationwide and how Congress and the Biden administration are responding to these concerns in Washington.
They also talk about state challenges to the new Title IX regulations, some positive news regarding the rollout of the new FAFSA, a congressional hearing on legislation to help DACA recipients, and more.
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House Passes Antisemitism Bill With Broad Bipartisan Support Amid Campus Arrests
NBC News | May 1, 2024Bill Summary: The Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023 (H.R. 6090/S. 4127)
American Council on EducationDear Colleague Letter: Protecting Students from Discrimination, such as Harassment, Based on Race, Color, or National Origin, Including Shared Ancestry or Ethnic Characteristics
Department of Education | May 7, 2024The Campus Speech vs. Safety Tightrope: A Conversation With Fred Lawrence
American Council on Education | May 13, 2024Education Department Boosts FAFSA Outreach Efforts to Close Completion Gap
Higher Ed Dive | May 6, 2024Dreamers Urge Protections in Senate Hearing on Immigrant Youth
NBC News | May 8, 2024US Committee Targets Georgia Tech’s Alleged Ties to Chinese Military Linked Research
Reuters | May 9, 20242024 Changes to the Title IX Regulations: What Campuses Need to Know Now
American Council on Education | April 29, 2024Resources on Title IX and Campus Sexual Assault Regulations
American Council on EducationOver 20 GOP-Led States Sue Biden Administration Over Title IX Rules for LGBTQ Students
NBC News | May 8, 2024Political Standoff Over Title IX Puts Red State Colleges in No-Win Situation
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In a special episode, Fred Lawrence, secretary and CEO of Phi Beta Kappa, returns to dotEDU to help explain how tensions between free speech and campus safety can lead to the unrest happening at some campuses in response to the war in Gaza. He also addresses how campus communities of different viewpoints can and should move forward to address conflicts before crises start.
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How Campus Protests of the Past May Inform Pro-Palestinian Student Demonstrations
ABC News | May 6, 2024Negotiate? Call in the Police? University Presidents Try Range of Tactics as Protests Roil Campuses
The Wall Street Journal (sub. req.) | May 1, 2024How Student Protests Are Changing College Graduations
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In this episode, ACE hosts Jon and Sarah, alongside special guests Lev Gonick, chief information officer of Arizona State University, and ACE's Derrick Anderson, delve into the dynamic world of generative AI in higher education. They unpack its benefits, from personalized learning to groundbreaking research, while candidly discussing the challenges, including ethical considerations, implementation, and regulation hurdles. Listen for an insightful exploration of how generative AI is shaping the future of academia and more.
Credit: The previous paragraph was generated by an AI language model.
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Nearly 300 People Arrested at Campus Protests Against the War in Gaza this Weekend
NPR | April 28, 2024
Schools Try to Balance Freedom of Speech and Security During Student Protests
All Things Considered (NPR) | April 23, 2024
Richard Cordray Takes the Fall for FAFSA Fiasco
Inside Higher Ed | April 28, 2024
Biden Administration’s Final Title IX Rule Goes into Effect Aug. 1
American Council on Education | April 22, 2024
2024 Changes to the Title IX Regulations: What Campuses Need to Know Now
American Council on Education | April 29, 2024
Why Conservatives Want New Title IX Rule Blocked
Inside Higher Ed | April 25, 2024
Arizona State University Collaboration with OpenAI Charts the Future of AI in Higher Education
Arizona State University | Jan. 18, 2024
AI Can Transform the Classroom Just Like the Calculator
Scientific American | April 17, 2024Comments to OMB on Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence
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With Congress back from spring break, Jon and Sarah look at what's on the agenda in DC, including a House Education and the Workforce Committee hearing on “FAFSA Fail,” President Biden’s newly unveiled student loan forgiveness plan, and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona’s testimony on Biden’s education budget request. They also preview the latest House hearing on antisemitism, which focused on Columbia University.
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FAFSA Fallout on Capitol Hill
Inside Higher Ed | April 10, 2024After the FAFSA Quake, a Flood of Corrections
Inside Higher Ed | April 15, 2024Navigating the FAFSA Crisis: A Timeline
American Council on EducationNew Data: FAFSA Completions Down 40% Through End of March
National College Attainment Network | April 8, 2024Student Aid Woes Stalk Education Secretary in Appearance on Capitol Hill
The New York Times (sub. req.) | April 10, 2024What to Know About Biden’s New Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
The Washington Post (sub. req.) | April 8, 2024Columbia Leaders Face Scrutiny From Lawmakers on Campus Antisemitism
The Washington Post (sub. req.) | April 17, 2024Final Overtime Rule Clears White House Review
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Hosts Jon and Mushtaq are joined by ACE President Ted Mitchell to examine the complexities of college admissions in 2024. They discuss the potentially devastating impacts of the problems with the redesigned FAFSA form, reflect on the repercussions of the 2023 Supreme Court ruling on race in admissions, and examine the issues surrounding legacy admissions and the resurgence of standardized testing requirements.
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As Colleges Receive FAFSA Records, Some Ask: ‘How Do We Trust This Data?’
The Washington Post (sub. req.) | March 31, 2024NCAN's FAFSA Tracker
National College Attainment NetworkExtending Enrollment and Financial Aid Deadlines
American Council on EducationCan You Create a Diverse College Class Without Affirmative Action?
The New York Times (sub. req.) | March 9, 2024OPINION: Banning Legacy Admissions Will Deliver Another Blow to the Children of Black Alumni
The Hechinger Report | March 30, 2024Why Elite Colleges Are Bringing the SAT Back
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ACE’s Steven Bloom, assistant vice president of government relations, joins hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer to explore the complicated relationship between student-athletes and unions. They also talk about efforts to get Congress focused on addressing the growing student mental health crisis on college campuses. Plus, they look at Congress’ federal spending bill for FY 2024 and what it means for the Department of Education’s spending levels.
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Congress, White House Agree on Spending but May Still Miss Deadline
The Washington Post | March 18, 2024
Biden Budget Proposes Pell Increase, Free Community College
American Council on Education | March 13, 2024
Pell Grants Are in Trouble, Threatening Financial Aid for Low-Income College Students
MarketWatch | March 12, 2024
Education Department Starts Sending Financial Aid Data to Colleges After Months of Delays
Associated Press | March 12, 2024
House Republicans Float Bill to Require Free Speech on Campuses
Inside Higher Ed | March 18, 2024
Dartmouth Players Are Employees Who Can Unionize, U.S. Official Says
The New York Times | Feb. 5, 2024
House Republicans Warn Against College Athlete Unions
Inside Higher Ed | March 13, 2024
House Holds Hearing on NLRB Student Athlete Ruling, ACE Submits Statement
American Council on Education | March 13, 2024
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Hosts Jon and Mushtaq are joined by special repeat guest Justin Draeger, president and CEO of NASFAA, to talk about the Education Department’s flawed rollout of the new FAFSA form and the implications for students and colleges as well as what happens next. They also dive into the proposed legislation that would extend Pell Grants to short-term career training programs.
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House Committee Approves Bills on Short-Term Pell, WIOA Reauthorization
American Council on Education | Dec. 18, 2023Department of Education Announces Steps to Make Better FAFSA® More Readily Accessible
Diverse: Issues In Higher Education | Feb. 13, 2024Education Department Says FAFSA Fix Is Coming for Social Security Issue
USA Today | Feb. 20, 2024OPINION: Every FAFSA Delay Puts College Further Out of Reach
The New York Times (sub. req.) | Feb. 8, 2024Extending Enrollment and Financial Aid Deadlines
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ACE’s Emmanual Guillory, senior director of government relations, joins hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer to talk about the College Cost Reduction Act—the new Higher Education Act reauthorization bill from House Republicans—as well as the status of funding the federal government for FY 2024 and the latest on the Department of Education’s problematic FAFSA rollout.
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Senate Republicans Officially Block Foreign Aid Bill With Border Changes
Politico | Feb. 7, 2024House Committee Advances GOP Plan to Overhaul Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed | Feb. 1, 2024Summary: The College Cost Reduction Act
American Council on Education | Jan. 19, 2024College Cost Transparency Initiative
Millions of College Students in Limbo After Aid Application Information Is Delayed Until March
NBC News | Jan. 30, 2024Some Colleges Are Pivoting as FAFSA Delays Drag On
The New York Times (sub. req.) | Feb. 8, 2024Extending Enrollment and Financial Aid Deadlines
American Council on EducationNegotiated Rulemaking for Higher Education 2023-2024
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Nicholas Dirks joins Jon, Sarah, and Mushtaq to discuss his new book City of Intellect and his time as chancellor of University of California, Berkeley. Dirks offers insights on critical campus issues like working with state governments and balancing free speech with safety. The hosts kick off the episode with an update on the problems with the Education Department’s new FAFSA form.
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Fixing Error in FAFSA Application Adds Another Delay, Education Dept. Says
The Washington Post | Jan. 30, 2024Colleges Should EXTENDMAY1 Decision Deadline Amid FAFSA Delays, Higher Ed Groups Say
Higher Ed Dive | Feb. 1, 2024Education Department Announces ‘FAFSA College Support Strategy.’ Here’s What It Involves.
The Chronicle of Higher Education | Feb. 5, 2024House Education Committee Approves College Cost Reduction Act
American Council on Education | Feb. 5, 2024City of Intellect: The Uses and Abuses of the University
Nicholas Dirks‘A Roller-Coaster Ride From Start to Finish’
Inside Higher Ed | Jan. 30, 2024The Latest on Campus Cuts
Inside Higher Ed | Nov. 8, 2023‘America Is Under Attack’: Inside the Anti-D.E.I. Crusade
The New York Times | Jan. 20, 2024Amid Violence, Yiannopoulos Speech at Berkeley Canceled
Inside Higher Ed | Feb. 1, 2017Amid National Backlash, Colleges Brace for Fresh Wave of Anti-DEI Legislation
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In the first dotEDU Live of 2024, hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer discuss how the 2024 presidential election might impact higher education. They also delve into problems with the new FAFSA, the latest House Higher Education Act reauthorization bill, short-term Pell, and more.
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House Dysfunction by the Numbers: 724 Votes, Only 27 Laws Enacted
The New York Times | Dec. 29, 2023
Higher Education in Political Crosshairs as 2024 Election Heats Up
Inside Higher Ed | Jan. 16, 2024
FAFSA Rollout Off to a Rocky Start
The Washington Post | Jan. 2, 2024
House, Senate Pass Short-Term Bill Averting Government Shutdown Until March
The Washington Post | Jan. 18, 2024
Ed Dept Funding Levels Maintained as Biden Signs 3rd Stopgap for FY 24
Higher Ed Dive | Jan. 22, 2024
House Republicans to Broaden Higher Education Inquiry Beyond Antisemitism
The New York Times | Jan. 5, 2024
Growing Number of Colleges Face Federal Investigations for Antisemitism
Insight into Diversity | Jan. 19, 2024
The College Cost Reduction Act: What You Need to Know
American Council on Education | Jan. 19, 2024
House Committee Approves Bills on Short-Term Pell, WIOA Reauthorization
American Council on Education | Dec. 18, 2023
2 Final Title IX Regulations Will Likely Be Delayed — Again
Higher Ed Dive | Jan. 19, 2024
How a Fishery Case Fits into a Long-Game Effort to Sap Regulation of Business
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As higher education enters the new year under heightened scrutiny from legislators, campuses are getting back to business. Jon, Sarah, and Mushtaq are thrilled to speak with ACE Board member and American University President Sylvia Burwell as she prepares to finish out her final year at the helm of the Washington, DC, campus. She talks about the challenges she faced during her tenure and what she thinks are the biggest changes higher ed has faced over that time.
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Congress Has a Deal to Fund the Government and Not Much Time to Pass It
The Washington Post (sub. req.) | Jan 7, 2024House Republicans Plot Swift Impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas as Moderates Signal Support
CNN | Jan. 7, 2024The Big Questions Looming Over the Iowa Caucuses: Here’s What to Expect
The New York Times (sub. req.) | Jan. 9, 2024Claudine Gay: What Just Happened at Harvard Is Bigger Than Me
The New York Times (sub. req.) | Jan. 3, 2024American University President to Step Down After the Coming School Year
The Washington Post (sub. req.) | Aug. 8, 2023College Presidents Are Still Overwhelmingly White Men
Higher Ed Dive | April 14, 2023Most New Presidents at Top Research Universities Are Now Women
The Chronicle of Higher Education (sub. req.) | May 31, 2023AU Launches ‘Change Can’t Wait’ $500 Million Comprehensive Fundraising Campaign
American University | May 12, 2021Changemakers for a Changing World
American UniversityAU Welcomes District Scholars
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In the final episode of the year, hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer discuss the top higher education issues of 2023. The overarching theme is working through the chaos in Washington, and the lineup includes student loan forgiveness, the Supreme Court’s decision on race in admissions, institutional accountability, the uptick in international students, and more.
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Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy to Exit Congress, Along With a Flock of Other Lawmakers
Nevada Current | Dec. 6, 2023After House Hearing on Campus Antisemitism, College Presidents Are Under Fire
NPR | Dec. 8, 2023A New Legal Blitz on Affirmative Action
Inside Higher Ed | Sept. 20, 2023Reforming Higher Education, One Bill at a Time
Inside Higher Ed | Nov. 9, 2023House Committee to Mark Up Short-Term Pell Grant Bill
ACE | Dec. 11, 2023Summary: The DETERRENT Act
ACE | Nov. 9, 2023Letter to the State Department on Visa Interview Waivers
ACE | Dec. 8, 2023A ‘Near-Record’ International Student Surge
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Jon, Sarah, and Mushtaq are thrilled to mark the 100th episode milestone of dotEDU! Also, ACE President Ted Mitchell joins Mushtaq and Jon to dive into the upcoming changes to the renowned Carnegie Classifications along with Timothy Knowles, president of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
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Carnegie Classifications To Make Major Changes in How Colleges and Universities Are Grouped and Recognized, Set Clear Threshold for Highest Level of Research
American Council on Education | Nov. 1, 2023
A New Approach to Categorizing Colleges
Inside Higher Ed | Nov. 1, 2023
Changes to the Next Iteration of the Carnegie Classifications: We Want Your Feedback
Carnegie Classifications | Nov. 1, 2023
The Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education Announce Partnership on the Carnegie Classifications for Institutions of Higher Education
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Hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer are joined by their ACE colleague Steven Bloom to discuss how the never-ending threats of a government shutdown are impacting funding legislation for higher education. They look at the Education Department’s proposed timeline for the new FAFSA and what’s left for Congress to deal with after the Thanksgiving holiday, and Steven shares insight into the Department of Labor’s proposed policy to switch up overtime pay requirements.
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House Passes Funding Bill To Avert Government Shutdown
The Washington Post (sub. req.) | Nov. 14, 2023House Education Budget Cuts Federal Work-Study, Other Programs
Inside Higher Ed | Nov. 7, 2023Colleges Predict Tuition Increases, Layoffs Under Proposed Overtime Rule
Inside Higher Ed | Nov. 13, 2023House Republicans Blame DEI Programs for Rise in Campus Antisemitism
Inside Higher Ed | Nov. 15, 2023Overhaul of Widely Used College Financial Aid Form Could Make it a 10-Minute Process
ABC News | Nov. 15, 2023Final Title IX Rules Delayed Once More as Education Department Misses Deadline
Higher Ed Dive | Nov. 1, 2023College Hazing Under Scrutiny in New Bipartisan Legislation
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Cynthia Teniente-Matson, president of San José State University, joins the podcast to talk about her first year at the California campus in the heart of Silicon Valley, particularly how to create equitable spaces at public institutions. But first, ACE President Ted Mitchell talks about campus protests over the war in Israel and Gaza and how presidents are responding.
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Fear and Anger Spread on Campuses as Protesters’ Rhetoric and Actions Escalate
Inside Higher Ed | Oct. 27, 2023Biden Administration Announces Measures to Combat Antisemitism on U.S. Campuses
CBS News | Oct. 30, 2023Carnegie Classifications to Make Major Changes in How Colleges and Universities Are Grouped and Recognized, Set Clear Threshold for Highest Level of Research
ACE | Nov. 1, 2023Cynthia Teniente-Matson Appointed President of San José State University
The California State University| Nov. 16, 2022Deep Dive in Five With SJSU Cares
San José State University | Nov. 8, 2022Silicon Valley’s Vast Wealth Disparity Deepens as Poverty Increased
Cal Matters | Feb. 27, 2023Report: Silicon Valley Latinos face ongoing struggles
San José Spotlight | June 13, 2023ACE Comments on How Campuses Are Using AI And the Role of Government Oversight
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Hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer discuss the House speaker race and its implications for the packed agenda—such as the ongoing spending battle—in Congress, as well as its impact on the Biden administration. Then Heidi Tseu, ACE’s newly appointed assistant vice president of national engagement, drops by to talk about the increased scrutiny higher education is facing at the state level.
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Jordan Defeated Again for Speaker as Republican Stalemate Deepens
The New York Times (sub. req.) | Oct. 18, 2023As House Goes Into Second Weekend Without New Speaker, Moderate House Democrats Propose Expanding Temporary Speaker’s Powers
CBS News | Oct. 15, 2023Negotiated Rulemaking for Higher Education 2023-2024
U.S. Department of EducationEd Department: Mass Loan Cancellation Is off the Table
Inside Higher Ed | Oct. 11, 2023Education Department Offers More Insights Into New Debt Relief Plan
Inside Higher Ed | Oct. 12, 2023House Bill Would Overhaul Foreign Gift Reporting Requirements
Inside Higher Ed | Oct. 12, 2023ACE Launches Office on National Engagement
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Scott Jaschik, formerly of Inside Higher Ed, joins the podcast to talk about what he sees as the top 10 leading trends shaping higher education this year and his predictions for what’s ahead. But first, the hosts dive into the chaos happening in Congress this week, as the House tries to carry on without a Speaker while facing a looming shutdown. They also look at what the new gainful employment rule means for institutions and give a sneak peek at the changes ahead for the Carnegie Classifications.
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Kevin McCarthy Ousted as House Speaker in Historic Vote
Reuters | Oct. 4, 2023
Congress Narrowly Averts Shutdown as House Democrats Help Pass Stopgap Bill
The New York Times (sub. req.) | Sept. 30, 2023
Game On, Again, for Gainful Employment
Inside Higher Ed | Sept. 27, 2023
Reflection on a Year Studying Carnegie’s Basic Classification and a Look Ahead
Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education I Sept. 21, 2023
Interview:
What Voters Think of the Affirmative Action Ruling
Morning Consult | July 11, 2023
Judge Allows Grant Program for Black Female Entrepreneurs to Continue
The Washington Post (sub. req.) | Sept. 26, 2023
Students of Color Are Not Ok. Here’s How Colleges Can Support Them.
The Chronicle of Higher Education (sub. req.) | July 6, 2020
Looming Enrollment Cliff Poses Serious Threat to Colleges
BestColleges | Jan. 27, 2023
College Cost Transparency Initiative
Hundreds of Colleges Vow to Boost Transparency in Financial Aid Offers
The Hill | Sept. 27, 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Begins Discharges for 804,000 Borrowers With $39 Billion in Automatic Loan Forgiveness as a Result of Fixes to Income-Driven Repayment Plans
U.S. Department of Education | Aug. 14, 2023
Biden Administration Moves Ahead With New Plan to Cancel Student Debt
CNBC | Sept. 29, 2023
West Virginia University Makes Wide-Ranging Cuts to Academic Programs and Faculty
The Associated Press | Sept. 15, 2023
Community Colleges Face Low Enrollment, Dismal Completion Rates
PBS | Apr. 3, 2023
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A government shutdown is looming on the horizon, and ACE’s Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer are back to answer your questions and break down what this means for the higher education community, as well as other issues on this fall’s policy agenda.
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Democrats Move to Suspend Senate Rules to Advance Stalled Spending Bill
The Hill | Sept. 18, 2023
House GOP Considers Stopgap Spending Bill to Avert a Shutdown
The New York Times (sub. req.) | Sept. 17, 2023
Government Shutdowns and Higher Education
American Council on Education
Federal Budget Uncertainty Casts Doubt on the Fate of Federal Work-Study, Funding for Other Higher Ed Programs
American Council on Education | Sept. 8, 2023Survey on the implementation of proposed regulations for digital accessibility-due by Sept. 22
American Council on EducationFederal Judge Again Rules DACA Is Illegal
The New York Times (sub. req.) | Sept. 13, 2023
U.S. Posts August Budget Surplus After Student Loan Cost Reversal
Reuters | Sept. 13, 2023
Federal Student Loan Borrowers Prepare to Resume Repaying Their Loans
NPR | Sept. 18, 2023
‘Highly Disruptive’: Proposed Overtime Rules Raise Concerns
Inside Higher Ed | Sept. 6, 2023
ACE Launches Office on National Engagement
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Hosts Jon Fansmith and Sarah Spreitzer are once again joined by Justin Draeger, president and CEO of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, to talk about what is happening on campuses in terms of financial aid now that the Supreme Court has struck down race-conscious admissions and the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan in back-to-back rulings.
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dotEDU Live: The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Race and Admissions
Webinar: The Supreme Court Speaks: Understanding the Implications of Race-Conscious Admission Decision
NASFAAStudent Loan Repayment Toolkit
NASFAASupreme Court Rejects Race-Based Affirmative Action in College Admissions
The Washington Post (sub. req.) | June 29, 2023After Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling, Race-Based Scholarships Under Scrutiny
USA Today | July 6, 2023Supreme Court Blocks Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program
CNN | June 30, 2023Biden’s Plan B on Student Loan Forgiveness Relies on Higher Education Act: What to Know
ABC News | July 5, 2023Biden Administration Gives Student Loan Borrowers Some Leeway When Payments Restart
CNBC | July 5, 2023Inside Joe Biden’s New Student Loan Repayment Plan
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The U.S. Supreme Court has released its long-awaited decision in Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v. Harvard and SFFA v. University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill, striking down colleges’ use of race-conscious admissions nationwide. Madelyn Wessel, senior counsel at Hogan Lovells, and Peter McDonough, vice president and general counsel at ACE, join Mushtaq Gunja to offer initial thoughts about the ruling and potential implications for students and higher education institutions while considering what all of this means for the future of diversity, access, and opportunity on campus and beyond.
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The SFFA v. Harvard and UNC Race in Admissions Cases: Reactions to the U.S. Supreme Court’s Ruling
American Council on Education | July 6, 2023Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College
U.S. Supreme Court | June 29, 2023Supreme Court Strikes Down Race in Admissions Policies
American Council on Education | June 30, 2023Transcript: Contingency Planning and Prep for a Post–Supreme Court Decision Landscape
American Council on Education | April 19, 2023ACE Leads Nearly 40 Associations Urging the Supreme Court to Reaffirm the Legality and Value of Race-Conscious Admissions
American Council on Education | August 1, 2022Affirmative Action Was Banned at Two Top Universities. They Say They Need It.
The New York Times (sub. req.) | Oct. 31, 2022Without Affirmative Action, How Will Colleges Seek Racial Diversity?
The Washington Post (sub. req.) | July 5, 2023Activists Spurred by Affirmative Action Ruling Challenge Legacy Admissions at Harvard
Associated Press | July 3, 2023Black Colleges Face Crunch as Supreme Court Ruling Drives Influx of Students
Bloomberg (sub. req.) | July 5, 2023Military Academies Exempt from Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling
The Wall Street Journal (sub. req.) | June 29, 2023 - Visa fler
