​University of Michigan closes DEI office in response to Trump administration’s orders and funding threats

[ad_1] On Thursday, the University of Michigan announced the closure of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office, citing executive orders from President Trump and a warning from the US Department of Education. The university stated that the decision was not made lightly and acknowledged that the changes would be challenging for many who support…

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US Education department reopen applications for IDR student loan repayment plans

[ad_1] Representational (AI generated) The US Department of Education has announced the reopening of online applications for income-driven repayment (IDR) plans and loan consolidation. The application process was temporarily paused to comply with the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals injunction last month, which halted the Biden administration’s Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan and…

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Columbia College and SEAS report a marginal rise in acceptance rate for the Class of 2029

[ad_1] Representational (AI generated) For the Class of 2029, Columbia College and the School of Engineering and Applied Science have admitted 4.29 percent of applicants, accepting 2,557 students from a pool of 59,616 applications. On Thursday evening, the schools notified regular decision applicants of their admissions status. The acceptance rate for this cycle has increased…

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