How does “rural” get defined? What does that definition mean for college funding? Our dashboard lets you explore rurality definitions, enrollment, and state & local funding for public institutions. Check out this tool now: nchems.org/rural-defini...
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Hagerstown Community College asks Washington County to consider increased operating support and capital planning for large renovation HCC presented enrollment and program data, requested a 3% increase in county operational support, sought county help for a $50–$60 million administration/student affairs building and asked for partner funding for a $100,000 paramedic mannequin; commissioners asked clarifying questions and agreed to contingency funding for the mannequin if matching grant is secured.

Hagerstown Community College is seeking increased funding from Washington County to support ambitious growth plans, including a $50–$60 million student affairs building and enhancements to its paramedic program.

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Senate Education advances $5 million Grama Scholarship appropriation to expand graduate aid Senate Education voted unanimously to advance Senate Bill 106, a $5 million appropriation to expand the Grama Scholarship Act for graduate students across New Mexico public higher-education institutions; sponsors said the funds would backfill awards and increase access amid uncertain federal support.

New Mexico's Senate just unanimously advanced a $5 million bill to significantly boost graduate scholarship access, aiming to support students amid uncertain federal funding.

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Trump admin agrees to drop anti-DEI criteria for stalled health research grants - QnotesCarolinas.com Court‑backed settlement lets NIH review frozen grants without DEI or vaccine criteria through Sept 2025.

POLITICS - Decision doesn't mean campaign will not evaluate future health research funding decisions based on schools’ DEI programs. Read more at link👇

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Board of Governors outlines overhaul of performance-based funding, will run new model in parallel The Florida Board of Governors presented changes to the state university performance-based funding model to align with the SUS 2030 strategic plan, adjust benchmarks for programs of strategic emphasis and introduce a combined excellence-and-improvement framework to be tested alongside the current model before funds are reallocated.

The Florida Board of Governors is shaking up the university funding model to create a more balanced approach, blending excellence and improvement metrics for a fairer evaluation.

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NCHEMS collaborated with NC-SARA to support the research and data analysis of a newly updated report detailing the cost savings associated with SARA participation for colleges and universities. Explore the full report now: nc-sara.org/sara-cost-sa....
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This week we attended the APPG for Students in Parliament focused on urgent reforms for home undergraduate funding.

Four economists discussed how we can improve student maintenance funding.

Students deserve fair support, let’s make it happen.

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Harvard Rejects Trump Administration Demands, Faces $2.2 Billion Funding Freeze | AI News Brew <p>In a significant escalation of tensions between the Trump administration and elite universities, Harvard University is facing a $2.2 billion freeze in federal funding after rejecting a list of dema...

Harvard Rejects Trump Administration Demands, Faces $2.2 Billion Funding Freeze
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Bill would expand education benefits for children of disabled veterans ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota children of disabled veterans may soon receive more education benefits under a new...

​#KFGO reports that a #Minnesota Senate proposal aims to establish a financial aid program covering full tuition, fees, and books for children of veterans with total or permanent disabilities attending public schools.

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St. Mary's County debates $1M investment for college auditorium amid funding concerns County debates $1 million investment for college project amid concerns over funding and feasibility.

St. Mary's County is at a crossroads as commissioners weigh a $1 million investment for a college project, facing skepticism over funding and feasibility.

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