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Florida’s Own DOGE Reviews Faculty Research, Grants

Multiple states have created entities named after the federal Department of Government Efficiency. The Sunshine State’s version is targeting colleges and universities.

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No More TRIO Access for Undocumented Students in California and Oregon

Undocumented students in the two states can’t participate in federal programs that support underserved students anymore, depriving them of valuable services.

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Florida Universities Sign Agreements With ICE

Amid a state crackdown on undocumented migrants, at least 10 public universities are giving campus police immigration enforcement powers. More are considering doing so.

Embattled University of West Florida Trustee Resigns

Scott Yenor, chair of the Board of Trustees at the University of West Florida, resigned Wednesday ahead of a looming...
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State-Imposed Tuition Freezes Come With Unintended Costs for Students

A new report argues that efforts by state lawmakers to cap or freeze college tuitions can actually come at a cost for students.

Wisconsin Court Shuts Down Grants for Minority Students

A Wisconsin state appeals court ruled last week that a state grant program for minority students was unlawful and ordered...
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Opinion

Public Higher Ed Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet

Cuts to Medicaid spending could prove to be the most devastating threat to the sector yet, F. King Alexander and Stephen Katsinas write.

Florida Launches DOGE Equivalent to Audit State Universities

Florida governor Ron DeSantis is launching a state initiative to cut spending and optimize efficiency modeled after the Elon Musk’s...