Colleges to give back $390 million unspent COVID-19 funding
Of $76 billion distributed to colleges between 2020 and 2022, $390 million was either returned or unclaimed and will be rescinded.
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On AI, Ed. Dept. urges collaboration, warns of bias
A new policy report outlines how AI can advance educational goals and suggests how to mitigate bias and other potential risks.
Cardona proposes expanded financial data oversight and bringing back gainful-employment rule
The U.S. Department of Education is introducing new avenues to monitor higher education institutions' financial health.
USC graduates sue over online social-work degree
Graduates of the University of Southern California’s online social work degree are suing the institution, alleging false advertising.
Office for Civil Rights turns focus to web accessibility
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights proactively initiated 100 compliance reviews in 2022 to check if schools, colleges and universities are providing accessible websites.
University of Hawaii to lead state broadband expansion
The University of Hawaii is leading efforts to boost state connectivity with more than $400 million in federal grants and matching funds.
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Commenters pan Education Dept. ‘third-party servicer’ plans
Very few comments are in favor of the U.S. Department of Education's new reporting requirements for college vendors.
Education Dept. to walk back ‘third-party servicer’ guidance
The Department of Education announced it will revise several key provisions in its much-maligned "third-party servicer" guidance.
2U sues Education Dept. over third-party vendor guidance
The Education Department's expanded definition of "third-party servicers" and new reporting requirements should be put on ice, 2U's lawyers argue.
University deadline looms for updated Safeguards Rule
Colleges are expected to comply with new student financial data protection standards by June 9 under the FTC’s updated Safeguards Rule.