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A photo illustration combining a photo of Kentucky House member Jennifer Decker and a photo of the Kentucky Capitol building with a quote from House Bill 4.
A photo illustration combining a photo of Kentucky House member Jennifer Decker and a photo of the Kentucky Capitol building with a quote from House Bill 4.

Kentucky’s Legislature Is Rushing Through a Bill to Ban DEI

March 12, 2025

House Bill 4, which also targets courses that “indoctrinate participants with a discriminatory concept,” is on the brink of passage. Opponents have raised academic freedom concerns.

A photo illustration showing two scientists walking down a path toward a cliff.
A photo illustration showing two scientists walking down a path toward a cliff.

Trump’s Upheavals Worry Early-Career Researchers

March 10, 2025

As job-seeking scholars see continuing layoffs and stalled federal support, some say they’re looking at positions overseas.

A photograph of a rally at the University of Rochester, with signs including "Agreement or Strike!"
A photograph of a rally at the University of Rochester, with signs including "Agreement or Strike!"

Ph.D. Workers and Their University Both Backed a Union Election. Then Trump Won.

March 4, 2025

The University of Rochester gave multiple reasons for backing out and leaving students to try their luck with the NLRB, which has been drastically transformed since the president took office. Other student workers are wary, too.

A photo illustration showing a dictionary entry for DEI with the definition blurred and blotted out.
A photo illustration showing a dictionary entry for DEI with the definition blurred and blotted out.

Trump Is Targeting DEI in Higher Ed. But What Does He Mean?

February 27, 2025

Colleges are supposed to comply with the administration’s recent guidance by the end of the week. But it’s hard to tell which activities the White House actually opposes.