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Ranking member Bernie Sanders sitting next to Chairman Bill Cassidy during a break in testimony.
Ranking member Bernie Sanders sitting next to Chairman Bill Cassidy during a break in testimony.

At Senate Hearing, College Presidents Warn Against Pell Cuts

May 22, 2025

Leaders of Christian, historically Black and community colleges appeared before the Republican-controlled Senate committee. Democrats took the opportunity to argue against House GOP proposals, including cutting Pell.

Rachel Hardeman, former directorship of the Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity at the University of Minnesota.
Rachel Hardeman, former directorship of the Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity at the University of Minnesota.

U of Minnesota Antiracism Center to Close After Founder Steps Down

May 19, 2025

Rachel Hardeman, who faces plagiarism allegations, left the university under a resignation agreement. The next day, the institution announced her center would shutter.

An orange band weaves through the Old Well columns located on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's campus.
An orange band weaves through the Old Well columns located on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's campus.

Waivers Let Some North Carolina Majors Keep ‘DEI’ Requirements

May 16, 2025

Some public universities nixed certain gen ed mandates in response to a statewide order. But through exemptions, multiple degree programs can continue mandating courses that relate to diversity, equity and inclusion.

A speech bubble with the Indiana University Bloomington campus with an X over it.
A speech bubble with the Indiana University Bloomington campus with an X over it.

IU Bloomington Asked Faculty Taking Buyouts to Sign NDAs

May 14, 2025

The agreements, which have raised academic freedom advocates’ eyebrows, said that those wanting a voluntary retirement payout can’t criticize the university or any of its employees.