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A photo illustration of an emailed quote reading, “I want this professor fired or worse,” over an image of the Kentucky capitol building.

DEI Ban Led to End of Minister Benefits and Call for Professor to Be ‘Fired or Worse’

After Kentucky Republicans banned DEI, a diversity, equity and inclusion defender used open records requests to reveal what public universities face behind the scenes.

Cover of “Beyond the Degree: Stories of Adult Learner Comebacks and What They Teach Us” next to headshots of the authors Matt Bergman and Bridgett Strickler.

New Book Chronicles 50 Adult Learner ‘Comeback’ Stories

The authors recommend supporting adult learners with credit-for-prior-learning initiatives, debt forgiveness and flexible scheduling options for courses and campus services. 

U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks on stage on the first day of the 2026 Republican National Convention at the American Airlines Center on Sept. 9, 2026 in Dallas. His presence violated the Hatch Act.

DOJ Sues All States With In-State Tuition Policies for Undocumented Students

The lawsuits argue that offering in-state tuition to undocumented students incentivizes illegal immigration and disadvantages American citizens from other states.

An aerial view of the Duke University Chapel (top center) and campus ahead of the game between the North Carolina State Wolfpack and the Duke Blue Devils on January 15, 2022 in Durham, North Carolina.

Trump Admin. Says UC Berkeley Law, Duke Med School Discriminated in Admissions

The Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services announced this week that they had determined the University of California...
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Central Arkansas Resolves Race-Based Scholarships Investigation

The University of Central Arkansas will have to review all programs, memberships, scholarships and activities, including those involving external organizations...
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ABA Accreditation Council Repeals Diversity Standard

In a 10-to-6 vote, the council scrapped a long-standing requirement that law schools “demonstrate by concrete action a commitment to diversity and inclusion.”

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ABA Accreditation Council Votes on Long-Contested Diversity Standard

Slated to take place at a special meeting Sept. 8, the vote comes just two weeks after the Trump administration recommended denying the accreditation council federal recognition.

Long Beach Community College student Edgar Rosales Jr. shops at the Viking Vault food pantry on campus September 03, 2025.

More HBCU, MSI Students Have to Choose: College or Basic Needs?

A new survey from the ed-tech company Ellucian also shows that more than half of all college students work full-time, and many report that financial stress affects their mental health.