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National Science Foundation building
National Science Foundation building
A photo illustration of Lee Roberts, chancellor at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Jed Atkins, director and dean of the School of Civic Life and Leadership, in front of a shot of the campus. They are both white men wearing suits.
A photo illustration of Lee Roberts, chancellor at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Jed Atkins, director and dean of the School of Civic Life and Leadership, in front of a shot of the campus. They are both white men wearing suits.

Chapel Hill Refuses to Release $1.2M Report on Controversial Civics School

April 23, 2026

Students, faculty and media outlets have demanded the university release information from an investigation into the School of Civic Life and Leadership. News organizations are suing to make the document public.

Photo illustration: map, blue donkey, red elephant
Photo illustration: map, blue donkey, red elephant
A photo of the Kentucky state flag with a female statue representing blind justice standing in front of it, holding scales.
A photo of the Kentucky state flag with a female statue representing blind justice standing in front of it, holding scales.
A photo of Charlie Kirk surrounded by flowers and mementos.
A photo of Charlie Kirk surrounded by flowers and mementos.

Tenn. Passes ‘Charlie Kirk Act’ Defending Campus Speakers From Disruption

April 21, 2026

Lawmakers in multiple states named bills after Turning Point USA’s controversial founder following his shooting death on a campus in September.

Andy Beshear, a middle-aged white man with dark hair, wearing an open-collared shirt under a dark jacket.
Andy Beshear, a middle-aged white man with dark hair, wearing an open-collared shirt under a dark jacket.
An aerial view of the Yale University campus.
An aerial view of the Yale University campus.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media after departing Air Force One at Miami International Airport on March 27, 2026, in Miami
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media after departing Air Force One at Miami International Airport on March 27, 2026, in Miami

Trump Once Again Pushes Steep Education, Research Cuts

April 6, 2026

Congress broadly rejected the president’s proposed gutting of research funding agencies for this fiscal year. But his new budget proposal still attacks them, and ED. Here are our five takeaways.