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Historic Old Main on Utah State University campus and the University of Utah entrance.
Historic Old Main on Utah State University campus and the University of Utah entrance.

Utah Lawmakers Flex Their Power Over Public Universities

May 28, 2025

In the past two years, the Republican-controlled Legislature has weakened tenure, restricted pride flags at universities, overhauled gen ed at one university and pushed institutions to reallocate funding. Some faculty say their roles are being undermined.

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.