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Opinion

On That Latest ‘Guidance’ From OCR

By erasing the complexity of students’ lives, the Dear Colleague letter undermines long-standing efforts toward college access and success, Bob Massa and Bill Conley write.

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Opinion

Standing Up to the New Segregationists

In rushing to comply with Trump’s executive actions, universities support a segregationist agenda, Subini Annamma and David Stovall write.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Opinion

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.

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Education Department Cancels Another $350M in Contracts, Grants

The cancellations came after anti-DEI activist Christopher Rufo posted on social media about the programs.

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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.