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The 2024 Federal Budget for Colleges, Researchers and Students
Most federal programs important to higher education will see little to no increase in support.
Governor Partially Protects DEI Funding for University of Wyoming
Wyoming is among the significant minority of states that, in one way or another, has opted to limit the funding...
Arizona GOP Bill Would Stifle Faculty Power in Governance
The legislation, nearing passage, would bolster the power of presidents and regents while reducing faculty members to merely “consulting” on governing, academic and personnel decisions.
‘Another Unforced Error’ in the FAFSA Fiasco
The Education Department acknowledged Friday that a calculation error led to inaccurate aid estimates for a sizable portion of student...
House Panel Advances Anti-‘Political Litmus Test’ Bills
Democrats call the GOP-sponsored bills an unnecessary attempt to codify rights already protected by the First Amendment that could hinder antisemitism response.
Alabama Governor Signs Bill Targeting DEI, ‘Divisive Concepts’
Despite protests from students on multiple campuses, Alabama’s governor signed into law Wednesday legislation that will, within public higher education...
Bill Seeks Funding Ban for Medical Schools With DEI Programs
A Republican congressman from North Carolina wants to prohibit federal funding, including student loans, for medical schools with diversity, equity...
No Surprises for Higher Ed in Spending Bill
The final federal spending package for the 2023–24 fiscal year, released Thursday, would provide mostly level funding for higher ed, with a small increase for Federal Student Aid.