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ED Eyes Rewrite of Accreditation Rules
ED officials have said for months that they want to tackle the regulations governing accreditors. A Monday announcement offers more specifics on their agenda.
Following Texas, Florida Drops ABA Oversight of Lawyers
Florida is now the second state to drop its requirement that lawyers in the state hold a degree from a...
Texas Drops ABA Oversight of Lawyers Amid Anti-DEI Crusade
As other states consider similar plans, experts say a new law school accreditor could soon emerge to challenge the American Bar Association. Politicians might like it, but law schools remain unlikely to abandon ABA standards any time soon.
Martin University Announces Closure
Martin University will officially shut down, ending uncertainty over its fate. Closure seemed inevitable after the private university announced in...
The Trump Admin. Put $169M Toward Its Priorities. Here’s Where the Money Went
This round of funding is a glimpse at how the Trump administration wants to use grants to support its agenda.
‘Buckle Up’: Trump Official Pledges to Fix Accreditation
The first NACIQI meeting with Trump appointees in place featured fiery rhetoric against accreditors and questions about diversity, equity and inclusion.
ED Seeks Public Comment on Accreditation Reform
Reforming the accreditation process has been a key focus for the Trump administration. Officials from the Education Department reinforced that...
FTC Claims the ABA Is a Monopoly
The Federal Trade Commission accused the American Bar Association of having a “monopoly on the accreditation of American law schools”...