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Amid Federal Upheaval, a Pell Shortfall Looms
The Pell Grant is facing a projected $2.7 billion budget shortfall, its first in over a decade. With the Education Department in turmoil and Trump slashing spending, access advocates worry cuts may be unavoidable.
McMahon’s Title IX Comments Cause Confusion, Concerns
Statements from the education secretary nominee during her confirmation hearing conflicted with Trump’s 2020 Title IX policies.
Has Florida Sparked a Trend of Ending In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students?
Advocates for the policy worry other states will follow Florida’s lead and end price reliefs for students who can’t access federal financial aid.
After Sweeping Anti-DEI Guidance, What Should Colleges Do?
The Education Department issued a surprise letter over the weekend vastly expanding the scope of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ban. As the dust settles, institutions must decide how to respond—and whether to fight back.
Asian Americans Got Played on Affirmative Action
Let’s not get played again, OiYan Poon and Janelle Wong write.
An Opportunity to Reframe the DEI Debate
A Dear Colleague letter seeking to prohibit race-conscious DEI initiatives should push campus leaders to rethink their core programs, Marjorie Hass writes.
Education Department Cancels Another $350M in Contracts, Grants
The cancellations came after anti-DEI activist Christopher Rufo posted on social media about the programs.
A First-Year Seminar Built for Student Veterans
A new course offering at the University of Texas at San Antonio seeks to assist veterans and other students in transitioning into the university.