Facing pandemic-related enrollment dips and strained budgets, community colleges are hopeful that Jill Biden’s presence as first lady will help bring two-year institutions into the national spotlight and prompt increased support.
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How will a Biden administration shape higher education?
President-Elect Joe Biden is expected to usher in a new era for higher education when he takes office in January. Some policies could bring rapid change, while others will hinge on Senate control.
Georgetown report analyzes ‘dollars and sense’ of free-college plans
A new analysis from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce looks at the costs of several free-college models, including the plan put forth by Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, finding that Biden’s plan would pay for itself within a decade.