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Louisiana Governor Calls on LSU to Punish Professor for Alleged Anti-Trump Speech
Republican governor Jeff Landry, claiming to defend free speech, is publicly targeting a specific professor for brief alleged classroom comments on Trump voters.
How the WWE Shaped Linda McMahon
Linda McMahon, nominated to lead the Education Department, helped turn WWE from a regional business into a multibillion-dollar global enterprise.
Red States Back Trump’s Plan to Abolish Education Department
At least four Republican state leaders praised the president-elect’s plans to dismantle the agency, citing the need for more local control over K-12 schools. But higher ed experts say they’re overlooking consequences for colleges.
Penn State Built a Second Law School. Now, It’s Going Back to One.
The university built a $60 million law building on its flagship campus. Now it’ll serve as a branch of a law school 80 miles away.
This Professor Has Taken on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Opposing Vaccines
A Q&A with Dr. Peter Hotez, who has clashed with the new health and human services secretary nominee. Hotez himself helped develop low-cost vaccinations.
Student Voter Engagement Efforts Grew in 2024. Student Voting Didn’t.
At the National Student Vote Summit, attendees discussed the best ways to boost political involvement after an election that saw worse turnout than in 2020.
Optimism, Concern Follow Trump’s Decision to Tap Former WWE Exec as Education Secretary
Linda McMahon has said little about her views on education, worrying some. But other experts are confident she’s the right woman for the job.
How Colleges Can Pivot to Keep DEI Alive
Colleges can still achieve DEI-related goals through a deliberate integration strategy, Melissa Segal writes.