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STEM Accreditor Drops DEIA From Its Standards

ABET, which accredits STEM programs, has dropped diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility from its accreditation criteria and supporting documents, a...

Saint Augustine’s Restructures Campus Lease Deal

After running into obstacles with a state review of a proposed lease and development deal, Saint Augustine’s University is restructuring...
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Saint Augustine’s U Faces Ticking Clock to Fix Finances

Saint Augustine’s University needs to shore up its finances ahead of an accreditation vote next month. But state officials just shot down a $70 million financial lifeline.

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The King’s College Aims to Reopen

Trustees at the college, which shut down in 2023, want to “gift” it to “likeminded evangelical Christians” in the hope a partner could resurrect the institution.

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North Idaho College Awaits Its Fate

Could the college lose accreditation purely over board actions? Its president believes NIC has resolved the issues that prompted scrutiny ahead of a looming vote next week.

Western Accreditor Decides Against Dropping DEI Language

Following feedback from members and outside organizations, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges’ Senior College and University Commission has...
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Opinion

Accreditors Confront a Crisis in Public Confidence

Accreditors have an expanded role to play in evaluating noncredit programs, Larry Schall and Paul L. Gaston write.

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Uncertain Changes Loom at Accreditation Conference

Trump has promised to overhaul higher ed. What that means for the sector was a focal point of discussion at the Middle States Commission on Higher Education meeting.