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DC-based, managing partnerships for advocacy engagement

[Vanderbilt Government Relations @Vanderbilt_GR]

Thank you, @RepTimBurchett, for re-introducing the Expanding Access to Graduate Education Act which would allow grad students to use their remaining Pell Grant eligibility towards a graduate degree.

[Council of Graduate Schools @CGSGradEd]

Thanks to @RepAnnieKuster @RepFredUpton @RepKimSchrier @RepTimBurchett for reintroducing bipartisan legislation to make graduate education more affordable for low-income students!

[Council of Graduate Schools @CGSGradEd]

CGS Champions Modernization of Pell Program with Reintroduction of the Expanding Access to Graduate Education Bill #CGSadvocates https://t.co/hkiGGGhZlZ

[Council of Graduate Schools @CGSGradEd]

On May 3, CGS sent a letter to the @HouseScience Committee endorsing the National Science Foundation (NSF) for the Future Act, which would make meaningful improvements to graduate STEM education and research training: https://t.co/xCDvr6N5ZN

[@lgbtqvictoryfund on bluesky @VictoryFund]

"To all the transgender Americans watching at home, especially the young people who are so brave, I want you to know that your president has your back.” - POTUS

Trans kids deserve so much more than the hateful bills in the legislatures now.

[Council of Graduate Schools @CGSGradEd]

The @CGSGradEd and @jedfoundation release evidence-informed recommendations and resources to support graduate student mental health & well-being, with 150+ universities endorsing principles and commitments. https://t.co/sS7z8DveG0

[Council of Graduate Schools @CGSGradEd]

Today is CGS's 60th birthday! We're so grateful for all the remarkable people who have been part of our history. Many thanks to the higher education leaders and @EAB for contributing to our anniversary video: https://t.co/5CLBqkUVn3

[Task Force On American Innovation @InnovTaskForce]

Register here for our March 12th webinar:

"Innovation in Crisis: Emerging from a Pandemic to Restore American Competitiveness."

https://t.co/GO9k91zrCg

[Council of Graduate Schools @CGSGradEd]

Are you an undergrad thinking about how to get funding for grad school? An early-career researcher looking to launch your new lab? Whatever the phase of your career, consider reaching out to an @NSF program officer with these tips from NSF. https://t.co/Be50qVGUxp

[@lgbtqvictoryfund on bluesky @VictoryFund]

BREAKING: The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Equality Act, which enshrines protections for LGBTQ Americans into federal law! We applaud the LGBTQ members of the House for their dedication to this fight, and we urge the Senate to pass this critical bill immediately.

[Council of Graduate Schools @CGSGradEd]

Many thanks to @karinfischer and @chronicle for covering today's CGS International Graduate Applications & Enrollment report release. https://t.co/cWYkW2cZJZ

[Council of Graduate Schools @CGSGradEd]

Looking for a change in 2021? We're hiring a VP, Public Policy & Gov't Affairs w/ 8-10 yrs in gov't relations w/ 2-3 yrs on the Hill; Master’s in public policy, public admin, related field; demonstrated interest in #GradEd & #highered policy. Learn more: https://t.co/PWSLuI21o4

[Council of Graduate Schools @CGSGradEd]

We're looking forward to this afternoon's 3MT®Showcase and People’s Choice Award Competition!

[House Appropriations Democrats @AppropsDems]

.@AppropsDems are proud to announce the nominations for Subcommittee Chairs and Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee for the 117th Congress.

https://t.co/YZaTgBWqVY

[Council of Graduate Schools @CGSGradEd]

The Biden-Harris Admin shows promise for #GradEd, from day 1 actions to selected nominees. Plus, Dept of Ed makes latest COVID-19 relief available to IHEs. More in this week’s Insights & Highlights: https://t.co/zOrYRLH9yW

[Council of Graduate Schools @CGSGradEd]

On day 1, @POTUS @JoeBiden signed a set of executive orders, including one to preserve and strengthen #DACA, one to overturn the "Muslim travel ban," and one to extend pause on fed student loan repayment thru Sept. #GradEd

[Council of Graduate Schools @CGSGradEd]

Interested in pursuing the goals of the @NEHgov #NextGen project? Gain a better understanding of best practices, challenges, and promising solutions in CGS's Report: Promising Practices in #Humanities #PhD Professional Development! #NextGenPhD https://t.co/akTMIfXnLr

[@lgbtqvictoryfund on bluesky @VictoryFund]

.@SarahEMcBride may be the first out trans state senator, but she won't be the last. https://t.co/ZGO78TNfed

[Elissa Nadworny @ElissaNadworny]

For the past 26 years, one sentence in federal law has withheld federal Pell Grants from the nearly 1.5 million people in state and federal prison.

Congress is poised to rid HEA of this line and open up Pell to people in prison.

More here:

https://t.co/MR5cEF1egO @npr

[Council of Graduate Schools @CGSGradEd]

.@NSF funding opportunity, legislation to support HBCUs, new Fall 2020 enrollment data from @NSClearinghouse, and the hurdles to passing COVID-19 relief legislation – all in this week’s Washington Insights & Highlights: https://t.co/db4mdXPK72