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ED Removes NACIQI Member Who Voted Against New Chair
A McMahon appointee was quietly removed from the committee after casting a dissenting vote for a fellow ED pick for chair. Some members viewed the matter as brazenly partisan.
Scrubbing Chávez From Campus May Take Time
As multiple universities move to strip César Chávez’s name from programs and departments, previous efforts to downplay problematic figures show the hurdles ahead.
Students Want to ‘Take Back Bard’ From Longtime President Botstein
As its president is investigated for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, Bard College students are drawing attention to what they call a culture of sexual harassment on campus.
Weaponization of Student Aid Is the Next Frontier
The Trump administration views accreditation and federal student aid funding as levers to impose ideological control.
Colleges Back Away From César Chávez
Multiple colleges removed the labor activist’s name from programs and awards and covered up statues, art and plaques honoring him following allegations of sexual abuse.
The Scourge of Avoidant Leadership in Higher Education
If leaders refuse to confront threats directly and act with courage and conviction, institutions risk irrelevance or collapse.
Boards: Make ‘Advocacy’ Your Word of the Year
Board members have an important role to play in rebuilding public trust in higher ed.
Kent Warns Accreditors Over DEI
Education Under Secretary Nicholas Kent sent letters to two accreditors alleging that diversity, equity and inclusion practices in their standards conflict with federal law.