DEA Inclusion

DEA Inclusion

By Jamilla Jamison A few weeks ago, my colleague Yamilet Medina López posted a blog about the much-discussed Fisher v. University of Texas – Austin Supreme Court case. In an effort to keep the WACAC and higher education community informed...
Government Relations Alert: Perkins Loan Update

Government Relations Alert: Perkins Loan Update

By Kris Zavoli Although some US Senators are still pushing for stand-alone renewal, as of now, the Perkins Loan program is winding down with the possibility of being included in a comprehensive Higher Education Act reauthorization.  Here is a small...

Hello Nevada! — Events

Hello Nevada!! As we move into spring,  not only we will begin to hear birds chirp and see blossoms bloom,  but we will also hear politicians chirp and see them bloom in the news.   The Nevada Issues committee has a …

Stanford and Cal Admission Leaders Speak Out

WACAC’s Government Relations Committee has long lobbied for increased access to high quality college counseling resources for all students in California and Nevada. This was, once again, a featured talking point at WACAC’s 11th Annual Legislative Conference in...