IHE 06-08-2026 DNU

The Justice Department has yet to name the latest institutions accused of violating civil rights law in assembling their med school classes. Critics say the administration is misreading the law—and that diverse classes lead to better doctors.

Two admissions cycles into the post–affirmative action landscape, researcher James Murphy is trying to understand the somewhat-confusing surge in students who decline to share their race when they apply to college.

Two-year colleges are calling for a funding increase for a National Science Foundation workforce program. They worry rapid-fire changes at the NSF could hamper the program’s positive impact on their institutions.

Community College Research Center study finds first-gen students draw on family, peers and campus staff for support, but gaps in advising and resource access persist.

Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness should not change across administrations.

By Daniel A. Collier

Rather than attempt to police AI usage, pair the take-home essay with oral assessments in which students are asked to demonstrate genuine understanding of their written work.

By Matthew Hammerton and Jacqueline Ho