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Colleges hire directors to tackle student basic needs

Inside Higher Ed

She’d spent seven years as a part-time student at Los Angeles Pierce Community College after graduating from high school and struggled to earn money and find financial aid to pay for a four-year education. UC Irvine was one of the earliest colleges to have such a center.

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Two Tri-C professors sue administrators for retaliation

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Two tenured professors at Cuyahoga Community College in Ohio are suing former and current administrators at the college. The college denies the allegations. College administrators denied the retaliation allegations through a campus spokesperson.

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Fraternities cut ties with USC

Inside Higher Ed

By disaffiliating, the UPIFC members have ceded their rights to use the USC logo or brand, access the college’s Greek life portal, participate in campuswide committees and club fairs, and secure personal and professional leadership opportunities. Sexual assault is reportedly more pervasive at USC than on other college campuses.

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University TikTok bans cause concern and confusion

Inside Higher Ed

According to Helen Thigpen, deputy commissioner for government relations and public affairs for the system, Montana universities are “considering providing additional direction for existing accounts. The Montana University System is currently considering additions to its policy that would address this issue.

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New Congress Augurs Investigations, Little Legislation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Congressman Walberg doesn’t have as extensive a public record on these issues.” Foxx is a former college administrator and had previously introduced several pieces of higher ed legislation, including a reauthorization of the Higher Education Act in 2017. How much legislation will they be able to move forward?