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Last update: 10 hours agoStudent Loans Fight: Connecticut Attorney General William Tong is suing the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that narrows what counts as a “professional degree,” potentially cutting federal loan access for advanced healthcare and other workforce programs. Higher Ed Pressure: The dispute lands as Connecticut also moves to protect UConn research after federal cuts, with Lamont announcing $35M to offset lost funding. Campus Leadership Shakeup: The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities Board of Regents chair, Marty Guay, resigned amid an investigation tied to the system’s former interim chancellor. Workforce Policy Watch: Connecticut also expanded its “stay-or-pay” employment restrictions, tightening rules on repayment agreements tied to early separation. Community Culture: In Plainville, “Go Baby Go” returned—students and therapists refurbish ride-on cars for kids with special needs, turning accessibility into a hands-on event.
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