Government

So far this year, at least five state legislatures have passed bills seeking to curtail diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education. This year’s batch may seep more into the classroom.

Advocates have argued for years that accreditors aren’t doing enough to ensure that students get the education they're paying for.

Research shows that students care a great deal about the policies of the state in which they attend college, especially on issues like gun control and abortion.

Boards in Arizona, Hawaii, Michigan and Wisconsin, have faced shake-ups and threats of removal recently amid culture war clashes and self-inflicted controversies.

In a hearing Tuesday, GOP representatives argued that labor unions would disrupt college sports and lead to program cuts. Democrats said student athletes deserve a seat at the bargaining table.