AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCollege Sports Policy: A federal appeals court rejected Florida’s bid to scrap federal accreditation rules for public universities, keeping the current system intact. Student Aid & Debt: Higher loan limits for “professional” graduate degrees expanded to 29 programs, but trade groups say key fields like social work are still missing and plan more legal or legislative pressure. Academic Integrity & AI: Brown University’s AI-cheating controversy deepened after a professor switched to pen-and-paper exams and final scores reportedly plunged, reigniting debate over how schools should police AI use. Campus Life & Access: Kyrgyzstan launched EDUGATE, a single online platform to manage foreign-student admissions steps, from documents to visa tracking. Higher Ed Reform: Uganda is preparing for competence-based education and training, with universities retraining staff and redesigning assessments ahead of a 2027 deadline. Local College News: Bay College released its Winter 2026 dean’s list; Sandhills Community College honored longtime professor Paul Steel at retirement; and Illinois College named alumnus Dylan Dudley its new men’s basketball coach. Athletics Eligibility: An Ohio judge granted a preliminary injunction for college basketball players challenging NCAA age-based eligibility rules, allowing them to enter the transfer portal.
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