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Federal Data Flags 500 Colleges’ Loan Nonpayment
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— Sep 16, 2026
Federal data show about 500 colleges where at least 40% of recent loan borrowers aren’t repaying, a pattern concentrated in for-profit schools amid calls for greater accountability and potential revenue cuts for underperformers. At the same time, the nonprofit sector is expanding its role by providing substantial liquidity, grants, and free access programs to stabilize higher-ed financing, highlighting a debate over value and oversight in the for-profit sector.
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College Board Discontinues Tool Used By Schools To Racially Discriminate
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— Sep 5, 2025
The College Board, a nonprofit association centered around assisting schools and students during the admissions process, announced on Tuesday it has ended a tool that provided demographic information about schools and…
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Democrats Block Bill To Help Pregnant Women On College Campuses Despite It Not Once Mentioning Abortion
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— Jan 27, 2026
Senate Democrats blocked pro-life legislation Tuesday that would require colleges to provide resources and accommodations to pregnant students in a party-line vote of 47-45, falling short of a 60-vote majority. The…
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Researcher Makes Admission About ‘Concerning’ Environmental Costs of Electric Vehicles
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— Jan 30, 2023
A researcher shared how she believes electric vehicles could have negative impacts on the environment. Thea Riofrancos, a political science professor at Providence College, joined NPR to discuss the issue. Journalist…
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Tanker Data Shows Millions Fewer Barrels A Day Crossing Hormuz Than Energy Secretary Says
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Former Rep. Charles Rangel Dies At 94
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— May 27, 2025
Former Democratic New York Rep. Charles Rangel, a high-ranking House lawmaker who served 46 years in Congress, died Monday at age 94. Rangel’s death was announced in a statement provided by City College of New York…
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Former Friend of Idaho Murder Suspect Gives Ominous Details of What Suspect Did During High School
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— Dec 31, 2022
As the effort to peel back the layers of the life of the man named as the suspect in the November murders of four college students in Moscow, Idaho, begins, former friends said his high school years might provide some…
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Activists Target Red State Pro-Life Centers, College Students With Abortion Tourism Ads
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— May 19, 2025
The Brigid Alliance, an organization dedicated to getting abortions for more women, launched an ad campaign Monday targeting pro-life pregnancy centers and university campuses. Brigid provides funding for women…
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Treasury proposes ending tax-exempt status for schools with race-based admissions
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— Sep 3, 2026
The Trump administration unveiled proposed regulations to strip tax-exempt status from private schools, colleges, and other institutions that provide race-based admissions, scholarships, or benefits, potentially affecting up to 18,000 schools. Religious schools would be exempt, and the rules would take effect for tax years starting after May 31, 2027; supporters frame it as ending racial discrimination in education while critics warn DEI programs would be crushed and access to higher education could be limited.
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Rachel Meyers
This seems aimed at affirmative action policies more than actual discrimination cases. Curious how they'll define and enforce "race-based" in practice.
