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White House Ousts Entire National Science Board

The White House on Friday terminated all members of the National Science Board, which oversees the National Science Foundation, Nature...
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Mizzou’s Black Student Government Latest Casualty in Trump’s DEI Crackdown

Officials stripped funding from the university’s historic Legion of Black Collegians and four other minority affinity groups, citing a DOJ memo restricting DEI. The organizations argue it’s guidance—not law.

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U of Minnesota’s ‘Leave a Future’ Leaves Some Wanting

“Leave a Future,” the University of Minnesota’s new slogan, is leaving an impression—not necessarily a good one. As one current...
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Federal Grant Makers May Lose Job Protections: 5 Things to Know

Trump has created a new employee category that he previously dubbed Schedule F. It allows for easier firings of those who are “subverting presidential directives.”

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Ohio State President Resigns Over ‘Inappropriate Relationship’

During his short tenure as president, Ted Carter received praise and two salary increases. Now the “surprised and disappointed” board has accepted his resignation.

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Opinion

You Say ‘Elite.’ The Public Hears ‘Elitist.’

Higher education’s standard-bearers—the wealthiest, most selective colleges and universities—refer to themselves as if they're better than everyone else. That isn’t good for them or for higher education.

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Virginia Tech Bans University-Funded Identity-Based Graduations

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has banned university-funded “identity-based Graduation Achievement Ceremonies,” the institution announced on its website. The...
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NIH Avoided Funding Cuts. But It Lacks Permanent Leaders in Top Posts.

After Trump administration terminations and other departures, the federal research funding agency has acting directors leading more than half of its 27 institutes and centers.