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Biden Civil Rights Chief: Trump’s Anti-DEI Orders Aren’t Law

Catherine Lhamon joined the American Council on Education’s president and a student in criticizing the current federal administration’s targeting of universities over diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Scientific Community Fears for Future of STEM Workforce Amid NSF Overhaul

The National Science Foundation says major budget cuts, restructuring and priority changes are designed to build a more robust STEM workforce. But experts say the changes, which include axing education-related programs, will have the opposite effect.

Judge Keeps Restraining Order in Harvard Challenge to International Student Ban

The Trump administration still won’t be able to prevent Harvard University from enrolling international students after a federal judge decided...

Ono’s UF Contract Valued at Roughly $3M a Year

University of Florida presidential pick Santa Ono could earn nearly $3 million a year if confirmed by the Florida Board...
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For Fulbright Applicants, a DEI Disqualifier

The Trump administration staged an unprecedented intervention in this year’s Fulbright selection process, rejecting finalists whose research deals with race, gender or climate change.

RFK Jr. May Bar Scientists From Publishing in ‘Corrupt’ Journals

The nation’s top public health official may prevent federally funded scientists from publishing in leading medical journals and launch in-house...
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Actions Now, Consequences Later

Yes, higher ed has problems, but future generations will not thank us if we tear down the system, David R. Harris writes.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before the House Committee on Appropriations.

State Dept. Will Vet Student Visa Applicants’ Social Media

International education advocates are raising concerns over the administration’s decision to pause visa interviews ahead of the new policy rollout.