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10 Institutions Seek Recognition by New Accreditor

The Commission for Public Higher Education has received letters of intent from colleges in four Southern states as it works toward federal approval and rebuts allegations of partisanship.

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UNC Chapel Hill Won’t Sign Compact

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill made clear Friday that it won’t sign the federal “Compact for Academic...
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As ED Guts Its Civil Rights Office, Could States Step Up?

A Pa. senator announced legislation to create an agency to enforce protections that the federal government can’t, or won’t. It’s an example of how some states are trying to fill the void.

Weekly Wisdom | University of North Texas President Harrison Keller

What does it take to lead higher education with clarity, trust and purpose?

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Cornell Settles With the Trump Administration

Cornell will pay out $30 million and invest another $30 million in agricultural research. In exchange the federal government will restore research funding and close investigations.

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Congress Accuses GMU President of Lying About DEI Efforts

The GOP-led House Judiciary Committee accused George Mason University’s president of lying about DEI practices and likely violating civil rights laws. He has denied the claims.

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Florida DOGE Details Disproportionate Spending at New College

The college has faced mounting criticism over its spending and other changes in the wake of a conservative overhaul. Florida Board of Governors didn’t publicly share those concerns.

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Former Texas A&M President Received $3.5M Exit Package

When former Texas A&M University president Mark Welsh stepped down suddenly in September amid a swirling academic freedom controversy, he...