Introduced JOBS Act Expands Pell Eligibility

Introduced JOBS Act Expands Pell Eligibility

The newest iteration of the Jumpstarting Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act was introduced on February 4th by Senators Kaine, Collins, Smith and Marshall. Currently, Pell Grants can only be used for traditional two and four-year college programs. This...
The Policy Path Ahead

The Policy Path Ahead

Membership Who We Are Newsroom The Policy Path Ahead Why it matters: The Presidents Forum’s 2025 policy agenda is built on five core commitments that aim to modernize higher education for today’s students. The big picture: Our five commitments prioritize:...
The Future of Higher Ed Regulation

The Future of Higher Ed Regulation

Membership Who We Are Newsroom The Future of Higher Ed Regulation Big picture: A panel of higher education experts discussed recent changes in Department of Education regulations, particularly focusing on negotiated rulemaking and distance learning oversight. Key...
January CHIPS Update

January CHIPS Update

Cameron Mortenson, Policy Director The Department of Commerce officially finalized its agreement with Natcast to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC). Over the next 10 years, NSTC will execute on its strategic plan to: Extend U.S. technology...
Notice of Policy Working Group

Notice of Policy Working Group

The Presidents Forum has taken a significant step forward in shaping higher education policy by convening a diverse working group of policy experts from its member institutions. This collaborative effort brings together experienced professionals from various colleges...