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Virginia public colleges may mandate COVID vaccines, according to Va. AG
Students Respond to Possible COVID Vaccine Requirement Posted April 30, 2021 through Hunter Britt | Capital Information Service COVID-19 vaccine administered Photo courtesy of Capital News Service RICHMOND, Virginia – Colleges in Virginia are starting to announce mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies in the fall following advice from the state attorney general that higher education institutions …
Private Colleges To Receive $ 53 Million In Federal Aid As Border Closures Keep International Students At Home
Australia’s hard-hit private college sector will receive an additional $ 53 million in funding in next month’s federal budget, Education Minister Alan Tudge said. Non-university education providers will be encouraged to tailor their courses online or abroad, and courses for domestic students will be subsidized. The announcement comes as international student arrivals remain at their …
Private colleges thrown lifeline as collapses begin
Concerns have been raised about the high risk of private colleges collapsing without an influx of new students in the foreseeable future and the end of JobKeeper last month. Tuesday, Worrells Solvency & Forensic accountants have applied to the government’s Tuition Protection Service on behalf of two colleges – Ability English and Childrens Services Education …
Budget bailout for Australian private colleges
The Australian government has unveiled a series of measures to help private higher education institutions stay afloat after JobKeeper’s pandemic wage subsidy program expired last month. Canberra will spend A $ 54million (£ 30million) to expand grant allocations and fee freezes implemented as part of last April’s higher education aid program. Private providers will be …
Indiana Private Colleges Lead Campaign for Free Open Source Textbooks in Classrooms
As a recent state report shows, the rate of Hoosier high school graduates attending college is at an all-time low in recent history. For some, it’s the cost that keeps them from going to class. And a surprisingly high cost is that of textbooks. But an Indiana initiative is trying to change that, by encouraging …
WSU, some of Washington’s private colleges require students to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Washington State University will require proof that students and staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to live or work on campus, the the university announced on Wednesday. The announcement is part of the university’s plan to return to in-person classes and track and field next fall. All students living in university accommodation on WSU’s …
Four-year private colleges feel threatened by President Biden’s infrastructure plan – The Rider News
By Sarah Siock The announcement of President Joe Biden’s $ 2 trillion infrastructure plan revealed the administration’s intentions to invest heavily in higher education, including $ 12 million in community colleges. However, many four-year universities view this investment as a potential threat to their enrollment. Biden’s plan was released on March 31, and private four-year …
COVID Summary: AG Says Virginia Public Colleges May Require Vaccine
With state in phase 2, Northam lifts more restrictions Posted April 26, 2021 through Kate andrews COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Richmond International Raceway in Henrico County, March 2021. Photo courtesy of Henrico County As more Virginians get vaccinated, the attorney general has issued an opinion concluding that the state’s public colleges and universities may …
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As Oregon’s private colleges mandate COVID-19 vaccinations, public universities hesitate
Oregon’s public and private higher education institutions differ over whether to require COVID-19 vaccination for students returning to campus this fall. Two private colleges announced vaccination warrants over the past week, but public universities are opposed. Last Thursday, the same day Lewis & Clark College announced that its students must be vaccinated against COVID-19, Willamette …
2 years free at public colleges in NJ, universities possible
NEW JERSEY – Governor Phil Murphy today held a panel discussion with students, elected officials and university presidents to highlight the $ 50 million investment in the FY2022 budget proposal that would pay off the tuition fees for the first two years in a four-year public school. “Since day one, we’ve taken significant steps to …
The best public and private colleges in the northeast
The University of Pittsburgh’s Pittsburgh campus is the highest ranked public school in the Northeast in the WSJ / THE College rankings. Photo: Michael M. Santiago / Associated press April 21, 2021 4:21 PM ET The Northeast is home to six of the top-ranked private colleges in the country and 10 of the top 20 …
Government’s proposal to end private college grants gets mixed reactions
Staff and management at various private colleges in the district that receive state government grants share mixed views about the government’s proposed reduction in aid. The state government, through a GO dated April 6, proposed the withdrawal of grants to private colleges and also suggested the voluntary resumption of colleges wishing to be resumed. An …
Missouri Public Colleges Get More Freedom to Raise Tuition Under House Bill | KCUR 89.3
Missouri public colleges will be able to increase tuition fees without any restrictions previously set by the state under a proposal the State House passed Tuesday. Colleges were faced with decline in state funding for decades. Supporters argued that the move would give colleges the option of raising tuition fees, on the understanding that an …
Missouri public colleges get more freedom to raise tuition under house bill
Missouri public colleges will be able to increase tuition without any restrictions previously set by the state under a proposal the State House passed on Tuesday. The colleges have faced decline in state funding for decades. Proponents argued that the move would give colleges the option of raising tuition, with the understanding that an exorbitant …
College Consensus Releases Global Consensus Ranking of Top 100 Public Colleges and Universities for 2021
Public colleges and universities are a vital part of higher education in America. Public schools generally offer a more affordable and accessible option for students than private colleges, helping to democratize higher education and build more broadly educated citizenship. Public schools are often overlooked in the rankings, despite their critical mission. But College Consensus is …