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Democrats Make Their Case for DEI
A Republican described diversity, equity and inclusion offices as a “cancer.” Democrats pushed back, calling their understanding of the concept flawed.
Negotiators Fail to Bridge ‘Gulf’ on Reciprocity Changes
An Education Department rule-making committee went back and forth this week over how and whether states should regulate out-of-state online colleges, but didn’t reach an agreement.
Colleges, Education Department at Odds Over Inclusive Access Changes
The department is sticking by its plan to prohibit colleges from automatically billing students for course materials despite strong opposition from publishers and university leaders.
Debating the State Role in Replacing Federal Pandemic Relief
Should state budgets fill the gap left by COVID relief funds? Higher ed officials and lawmakers in Connecticut disagree.
Mississippi University Closure Bill Dies, but Similar One Emerges
A Mississippi bill that would close three unidentified state colleges or universities essentially died in a state Senate committee Monday...
‘New Communism’ Group Disrupts Yale Professor’s Class
A group that advocates for the “new communism” disrupted a Yale University professor’s class Thursday. Nonstudent members of the Revolutionary...
Indiana U Abandons Plan to Spin Off Part of Kinsey Institute
The Indiana University Board of Trustees unanimously agreed Friday to jettison a controversial proposal to spin off part of the...
Indiana Bill Tying Tenure to ‘Intellectual Diversity’ Heads to Governor’s Desk
Both chambers of the Indiana General Assembly have now passed a controversial bill curtailing diversity, equity and inclusion programs and...