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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

AI governance isn’t just a U.S. challenge, it’s a global one. Leaders around the world are debating how to keep up with the rapidly-developing technology. We’re all in this together. That’s underscored by our SHAPE AI work being cited in a column in the Ecuadorian newspaper Diario Espreso.

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Rep. Bonamici joined Student Defense on Capitol Hill for the formal release of our new report, “Students at Stake: Risks of AI Deployment in Higher Education.”

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

At Student Defense’s recent event on AI in higher education, Senator Kim emphasized the importance of establishing safeguards as AI continues to evolve.

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A recent episode of ChatEDU's podcast featured our recent investigation into AI policies in college admissions offices. We submitted public records requests to institutions across the country, and found that not a single one produced a policy governing AI use in undergraduate admissions.

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ChatEDU: AI in Education

Education Podcast · Video · Updated Weekly · Welcome to ChatEDU: AI in Education, your go-to podcast for insightful discussions on the intersection of AI and education! Hosted by Matt Mervis, Director...

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Join us for a special event on Capitol Hill with Sen. Kim and Rep. Bonamici, hosted by Student Defense. On Sept. 17, we will unveil our newest report, which examines the risks students face as AI becomes increasingly embedded across the college experience. RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

On a recent Intelligence for GOOD podcast episode, Aaron Ament discussed why universities need clear governance policies around AI use, including protections for student data, transparency about when AI is being used, and human accountability for decisions affecting students Listen below!

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How AI Is Transforming Higher Education and Student Success

Aaron Ament of Student Defense explains how colleges can use AI responsibly while protecting students, improving support, and preparing graduates for the…

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

A new report from Student Defense examines whether colleges and universities have policies governing the use of AI in admissions. After submitting public records requests directly to higher education institutions, the records produced and gaps in responses revealed two main findings.

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Today, Student Defense released a new guide on the Dos and Don’ts of AI in College Recruitment & Enrollment”

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

BREAKING: Today, a federal court struck down the Department of Education’s rule that would restrict eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

In @usnews.com, Alina Tugend highlights our “Dos and Don’ts of AI in College Application Evaluation” as her latest “EdTech innovation rave.”

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

NEW: Student Defense sued the Department of Education for failing to release records on its use of AI in rulemaking and in the Federal Student Aid Ombudsman’s office.

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

NEW: Student Defense is proud to support the Student-Centered Enrollment Management Principles, a new initiative to improve price transparency in higher ed.

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

NEW: Student Defense is calling on all Minnesota agencies to increase text message outreach for SNAP recipients, including college students.

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

In a Senate hearing Tuesday, Senator Dick Durbin pushed ED Sec. McMahon on why 12,0000 former Westwood College students are still awaiting student loan discharges promised in August 2022. He used Student Defense client Victoria Vences’s story as an example of someone defrauded by the former school.

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

A new article by @forbes.com Contributor Dr. Aviva Legatt spotlights Student Defense’s Student AI Bill of Rights, calling it “the most concrete student-facing framework yet for what transparency, oversight, data sovereignty, safe use, and AI literacy should look like on campus.”

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How Higher Ed Can Put The Student AI Bill Of Rights To Work

94% of higher ed staff use AI at work. 46% can't name a governing policy. The Student AI Bill of Rights closes the gap if institutions wire it into procurement.

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

A new piece from eCampusNews highlights our recently released Student AI Bill of Rights: “This is not a minor policy proposal, and campus leaders should resist treating it like one.”

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Students need more than AI access--they need AI rights

Regarding students, the challenge for higher ed is not if AI will be used, but if it will be used with rights, consent, and accountability.

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

In North Carolina, more than 46% of students at five colleges face some level of food insecurity. Food insecurity is one of the most significant barriers to college completion, yet NC defaults to six months of FNS benefits — even though federal law only requires recertification once a year.

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

AI is rapidly transforming higher education — and students need to be protected. That’s why we launched the Student AI Bill of Rights, which outlines clear standards for how colleges should use AI responsibly.

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

We’re proud to share that Student Defense VP & Chief Legal Counsel @danzibel.bsky.social has been appointed to @umichlaw.bsky.social AI Advisory Council.

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

NEW: Today, as part of our SHAPE AI initiative, we released a first-of-its-kind Student AI Bill of Rights: a framework to protect students as colleges rapidly increase AI use.

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

NEW: We just filed a final brief in our lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s PSLF rule. In the brief, we argue that ED can’t replace a clear law with a vague, politicized rule that allows the government to deny relief to public servants based on where they work.

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Colorado requires most SNAP recipients to recertify eligibility every six months, even though federal law only requires it once a year. Eligible students and families are losing benefits they’re qualified for because of bureaucratic burdens.

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

NEW: We're calling on Colorado to extend its SNAP certification period from 6 to 12 months. Food insecurity is one of the biggest barriers to college completion. 2/3 of eligible college students in Colorado aren't accessing SNAP benefits, and the state's bureaucratic hurdles are part of the problem.

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Student Defense Calls For Colorado To Extend SNAP Certification Period to 12 Months — Student Defense

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT press@defendstudents.org 303-646-7816 Student Defense Calls For Colorado To Extend SNAP Certification Period to 12 Months DENVER ...

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

At Student Defense, we often use the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) as part of our strategy to protect students and borrowers. These government records help us hold agencies accountable by shedding light on the decisions that affect students.

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Last week, the Trump administration asked a federal judge to dismiss our lawsuit challenging its new Public Service Loan Forgiveness rule.

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

On Friday, we launched an investigation into how the Trump Administration is using AI in offices that serve students. We’ve filed 12 FOIAs, we’re working with Congressional oversight staff, and we’ve set up a tipline for federal employees with information on how AI is being used across departments.

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

NEW: We just announced an investigation into the Trump Administration’s use of AI and its impact on students. We’ve filed 12 FOIAs (Freedom of Information Act) and we’re working with Congressional oversight staff to reveal how AI tools are being used for federal student aid programs.

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Student Defense Announces Investigation Into the Trump Administration’s Use of AI To Administer Federal Student Aid Programs — Student Defense

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2026   MEDIA CONTACT press@defendstudents.org 303-646-7816 Student Defense Announces Investigation Into the Trump Administration’s Use of AI To Admin...

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

NEW: Today, we sent a letter to Inspector General Mark Priebe calling for an investigation into the ED for failing to release the 2025 Annual Report for Federal Student Aid.

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Check out how our SHAPE AI Advisory Board member Joya Wheatfall-Melvin is “translating lessons from criminal justice AI into recommendations for how universities should govern AI technologies, applying her data justice framework to higher education.” mccourt.georgetown.edu/news/reimagi...

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Guided by a ‘Mantra,’ This Student Is Reimagining Justice Through Data Science - McCourt School of Public Policy

Tech & Public Policy Scholar Joya Wheatfall-Melvin (MS-DSPP’26) is using data to advance equity in criminal justice and education.

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

As reported by @usatoday.com, Congress has fully funded the Department of Education for FY 2026. We continue to litigate on behalf of students and teachers, and working families to stop Trump’s efforts to dismantle ED! www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

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RIP Education Dept.? Not quite. Trump struggles in bid to kill agency

The White House is continuing its efforts to dismantle the Education Department, but Congress just fully funded it.

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

THREAD: The @nytimes.com is tracking the lawsuits filed against the Trump Administration, including those brought by Student Defense. Here’s what you need to know: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

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The Trump Administration Has Been Sued 600 Times. Track These Cases.

Follow the lawsuits and rulings that are challenging President Trump's executive orders.

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

In a recent @insidehighered.com piece, Student Defense Chief Counsel @danzibel.bsky.social warns that ED’s rollback of liability rules for corporate college owners undermines protections for students and taxpayers.

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

New reporting from @insidehighered.com looks at the Department of Education’s recent rollback of enforcement rules for corporate college owners.

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

The Department of Education is backing away from enforcement rules that hold corporate owners of higher education institutions accountable for misuse of federal student aid. The Department’s move is misguided, procedurally troubling, and will weaken protections for students and taxpayers.

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Student Defense Statement on the Dept. of Education’s Rollback of Signature Guidance on Federal Student Aid Program Participation Agreements — Student Defense

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 21, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT press@defendstudents.org 303-646-7816 Student Defense Statement on the Dept. of Education’s Rollback of Signature Guidance on Federal Stud...

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

New data shows that while 94% of higher ed workers use AI, only 54% are aware of their institution’s AI policy. This raises serious concerns about transparency and responsible use on campuses. This reporting from @insidehighered.com underscores why we launched SHAPE AI to promote ethical practices.

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Data Shows AI “Disconnect” in Higher Ed Workforce

Most university employees are using AI, but many aren’t sure how their institution wants them to employ the tools or how they feel about them, according to a new report.

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

1/2: The Department of Education’s new PSLF regulation goes into effect in July. The new rules will allow the government to deny relief to public servants at organizations that the Trump administration disagrees with.

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Student Defense @studentdefense.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

“The Trump administration and Congress are in the process of overhauling everything from how much Americans can borrow to how quickly they have to pay it back.” @cory-turner.bsky.social’s reporting on the changes coming for federal student loan borrowers is a helpful resource for our community:

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Federal student loans are changing. Here's what to expect in 2026

The SAVE Plan is ending and repayment options will change dramatically in the new year.

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