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Injunction Blocking Parts of Trump’s Anti-DEI Orders Doesn’t Affect DEI Guidance
Legal experts say the executive orders and guidance use different levers to obtain the same goal—eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs—so colleges still need to comply.
The DEI Hills Higher Ed Is Willing to Die On
The Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights has demanded colleges rid themselves of race-conscious practices and programming. What will institutions fight to defend?
Amid Federal Upheaval, a Pell Shortfall Looms
The Pell Grant is facing a projected $2.7 billion budget shortfall, its first in over a decade. With the Education Department in turmoil and Trump slashing spending, access advocates worry cuts may be unavoidable.
On That Latest ‘Guidance’ From OCR
By erasing the complexity of students’ lives, the Dear Colleague letter undermines long-standing efforts toward college access and success, Bob Massa and Bill Conley write.
Standing Up to the New Segregationists
In rushing to comply with Trump’s executive actions, universities support a segregationist agenda, Subini Annamma and David Stovall write.
McMahon’s Title IX Comments Cause Confusion, Concerns
Statements from the education secretary nominee during her confirmation hearing conflicted with Trump’s 2020 Title IX policies.
Has Florida Sparked a Trend of Ending In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students?
Advocates for the policy worry other states will follow Florida’s lead and end price reliefs for students who can’t access federal financial aid.
After Sweeping Anti-DEI Guidance, What Should Colleges Do?
The Education Department issued a surprise letter over the weekend vastly expanding the scope of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ban. As the dust settles, institutions must decide how to respond—and whether to fight back.