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Universities Brace for Funding Cuts as Congress Considers Reconciliation
Republicans want to make deep cuts to the federal budget, and several items related to higher education are on the chopping block.
Little-Known Network of Higher Ed Institutes Has Roots in Anti–Gay Marriage Fight and Opus Dei
The Foundation for Excellence in Higher Education supports programs based at or near 14 elite universities. It’s headquartered at a conservative think tank and funded generously by right-leaning donors. But what are its aims?
Rutgers Center Cancels Conference in Response to Trump DEI Orders
The Rutgers University Center for Minority Serving Institutions announced Thursday that it has canceled an upcoming virtual conference about registered...
Confusion Follows Trump Order on Sex and Gender
The executive order could eventually change how the federal government enforces Title IX and other laws, though there’s no immediate impact on colleges.
Trump Announces New Group of Ed Department Appointees
The Trump administration named 10 new Education Department appointees Thursday, four of whom have previously worked with the America First...
AAUP Opposes ‘Anticipatory Obedience’ to Trump, GOP
The American Association of University Professors released a statement Thursday urging universities not to engage in “anticipatory obedience,” which it...
Trump Takes Aim at DEI in Higher Ed
The executive order doesn’t have an immediate impact on DEI programs at colleges and universities, but experts worry about a chilling effect.
Laken Riley Act Passes Senate
The House is preparing to take up the Laken Riley Act later this week after the Senate passed the bill...