Senate resists ESOS Bill as new hearing set for October

The ESOS Bill was blasted in parliament today (September 11) as a “reckless policy” that would “decimate the tertiary education sector”, with the Albanese government criticised for apparently neglecting to think about how universities would cope without as much money coming in from international student fees. Because the Senate decided the proposed 270,000 cap to…

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US sees continued growth in international applications

Of the 662 US institutions surveyed in IIE’s Spring 2024 Snapshot survey, 53% indicated that international applications were up compared to the previous year, while 30% said that numbers had remained the same and 17% recorded a decrease.  Previously, in 2022/23, 65% of institutions recorded a growth, and 61% in 2023/24.   “The data suggests that…

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Unlock Millions in New Funding via Stock Donations

Nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, and healthcare foundations are embracing stock gifting to diversify and grow funding as the rebound begins from two challenging years for charitable organizations. If you’re new to stock donations or want to expand your program, you’ll need some context (and some charts) to illustrate how you can unlock millions in…

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Healthcare Leaders Clash on Mental Health Parity Final Rule

Healthcare stakeholders have differing opinions on the Biden-Harris Administration’s final rule for mental health coverage announced Monday. The 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) mandates that health plans offering mental health and substance use benefits must provide these benefits on par with those for physical healthcare. However, this isn’t always the case,…

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Kamala Harris Excites the Youth

As a child, I vividly remember going to the polls with my mother on election day. I would wait in line with her, peer over her shoulder in the voting booth, and leave with an “I Voted” sticker attached to my collar. She always enforced the idea that voting was powerful, and as I get…

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The morning read for Wednesday, Sept. 11

WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Sep 11, 2024 at 10:45 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Wednesday morning read: Recommended Citation: Ellena Erskine, The morning read for Wednesday, Sept. 11, SCOTUSblog (Sep. 11, 2024, 10:45 AM),…

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