Government

West Virginia State University, like other public institutions in the state, has to identify its DEI practices for the governor to review. But as a historically Black university serving mostly white students, university leaders say diversity is part of its DNA.

In a sweeping and unprecedented letter issued over the weekend, the Office for Civil Rights declared race-based scholarships, cultural centers and even graduation ceremonies illegal.

At ACE’s annual conference, higher education leaders noted that they want to find common ground with Trump—but they’re also willing to fight back as he takes aim at the sector.

In the nearly three-hour hearing, Linda McMahon committed to the Trump agenda but provided little detail as far as how she’d execute it.

Christopher Newfield writes that higher ed has a better counternarrative to share.

The Senate held a confirmation hearing for Trump’s pick to lead the Education Department. Read more below for updates.