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Vaccine mandate or not? Fall plans at 10 universities that saw COVID spikes in 20-21 – UB

Michigan State and Wisconsin are among the many that aren’t requiring them or requiring masks. During the past week, both the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Michigan State University announced they were not requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for the fall semester, but rather encouraging them. The two institutions also have lifted restrictions on masks for those who More Info »

Panel Highlights Emergency Broadband Benefits Available for Higher Ed Students – NASFAA

The outset of the pandemic forced institutions of higher education to quickly pivot to online and remote learning but many students found themselves lacking access to affordable and high-quality internet. Now, more than a year into the virtual landscape, students are learning about a new federal benefit to help promote broadband access. The Federal Communications More Info »

Department of Education Implements TEACH Grant Program Changes to Benefit Teachers and Students

American Families Plan would double TEACH Grant Amount and make additional program enhancements Contact: (202) 401-1576, press@ed.gov The U.S. Department of Education (ED) today announced changes to the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program, the only federal student aid grant program that directly benefits teachers working in high-need fields and More Info »

Yale’s drama school goes tuition-free following $150 million gift from David Geffen – NBC News

“David’s transformative gift will have a ripple effect in our community and around the world,” the university’s president said. Entertainment mogul David Geffen donated $150 million to Yale University, a gift that will cover tuition for drama students at the Ivy League campus from this point forward, the school said Wednesday. The donation also means More Info »

Ancora Corporate Training Launches New Website

ARLINGTON, Texas, June 30, 2021 — Ancora Corporate Training (Ancora), a leader in the field of corporate and career-based training, is proud to announce the launch of its new website (www.ancoracorporatetraining.com). With its modern, streamlined design, the site offers a more engaging user experience and further establishes Ancora Corporate Training as its own separate and More Info »

CECU JOINS THE COALITION FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER’S ADVISORY COUNCIL

Arlington, Va. — Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) today announced a new partnership as members of the Coalition for Career Development (CCD) Center’s prestigious Advisory Council. “We are thrilled to add Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) as a member of our Advisory Council,” said Janet Bray, Chief Executive Officer for the CCD Center, More Info »

Study.com and University of Phoenix Collaborate to Help Students Save Time and Mone

PHOENIX–More than 750 University of Phoenix graduates have participated in a seamless affordable transfer program designed to help students save money and graduate faster. The graduates accelerated their degree path using Study.com’s College Accelerator solution, which gives access to more than 220 courses through Study.com that can be transferred towards a college degree. “Study.com and More Info »