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U of I downplays risks from Phoenix student loan writeoffs
“It is expected that the University of Phoenix would be able to meet its own obligations,” U of I officials say. But last week, the feds said they would write off $37 million in Phoenix student loan debt.
Empowering Parents advisory group finishes its work
Next month, the State Board of Education will consider whether to expand the scope of the microgrant program.
Feds write off $37 million in Phoenix student loans. Will U of I end up on the hook?
The U of I downplayed Wednesday’s U.S. Department of Education announcement. But university officials have already said the U of I could be on the hook for $7 million a year, or more, stemming from loan writeoffs.
Rajbhandari arrested during climate protest
“I was proud to partake in the mass civil disobedience at the Fed today alongside hundreds of fearless activists from across the country,” Shiva Rajbhandari said Monday night on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
‘Do your job:’ Little rips critics of Phoenix megadeal
“If you spent as much time focused on securing the U.S.-Mexico border as you did the University of Idaho, we would have fewer drugs pouring into our country,” Little said Friday.
‘Full faith:’ In reply to senators, Green touts Phoenix purchase
On Wednesday, the University of Idaho president sent off a lengthy — and swift — response to three U.S. senators who are urging the U of I to walk away from the proposed University of Phoenix purchase.
Empowering Parents group fixes open meeting violation
The problem stemmed from a Monday email, discussing possible changes to minutes — a topic that should have been brought up in an open meeting.
Demolition of murder scene on hold, again
The site of a quadruple homicide near the University of Idaho campus will remain standing until at least mid-December, the Idaho Statesman reported Thursday.
A ‘watershed:’ Early ISU numbers suggest an enrollment surge
The preliminary numbers — including a big surge in first-year students — show signs of a continued rebound, after a decade of enrollment decreases.
Statewide safety tipline logs a surge in signups — and calls
In 2022-23, the tipline logged more than 460 calls. In 27 cases, students said they were worried about their own mental health, or the welfare of a classmate.