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N.C. Gov. Vetoes Bills Targeting ‘DEI,’ ‘Divisive Concepts’
North Carolina’s Democratic governor has vetoed two bills the Republican-led General Assembly passed targeting what lawmakers dubbed “diversity, equity and...
Ohio Gov. Axes Provision Letting Lawmakers Judge SB 1 Compliance
Ohio’s Republican governor vetoed a budget bill provision last week that would’ve let GOP legislators deny up to $75 million...
How Trump Uses the DOJ as Tool of ‘Fear-Mongering’
The Department of Justice has traditionally focused on regulatory compliance in academe, but now it’s weaponizing civil rights law to force ideological alignment, experts say.
Trump Signs ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Into Law, Ushering in New Era for Higher Ed
Experts worry that the law will have a detrimental impact on America’s universities—changing who gets to attend college and how they pay for it.
USF Ditches Search Firm That Helped U of Florida Pick Ono
The University of South Florida has dropped SP&A Executive Search as the firm leading its presidential search, The Tampa Bay...
Lawmakers Confront Columbia President About Old Messages
Claire Shipman, acting president of Columbia University, apologized Wednesday for writing messages in 2023 and 2024 that House Republicans say...
Trump Admin. Reportedly Restores Federal Funding to Penn
After the University of Pennsylvania agreed to strip a trans athlete’s awards and comply with the Trump administration’s other demands...
Austin Community College Joins Fight Over Noncitizens’ In-State Tuition
Backed by civil rights groups, Texas undocumented students and Austin Community College are pushing back on the speedy dismantling of in-state tuition benefits for noncitizens.