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Education Department: DEI Violates Civil Rights Law

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.

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ACE Adopts a Fighting Stance

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.

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5 Key Takeaways From McMahon’s Hearing for Ed Secretary

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.

Ep. 142: An L.A. Community College Begins to Heal

How one college community is rebuilding after the devastating wildfires displaced both students and faculty.

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Opinion

Why the NIH Cuts Are So Wrong

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

House Committee Advances Bill Targeting Foreign Gifts

The House Education and Workforce Committee advanced legislation Wednesday to limit foreign influence on American colleges and universities. The vote...

House Budget Draft Calls for $330 Billion in Cuts for Higher Ed

The House Budget Committee released its blueprint for a sweeping reconciliation bill Wednesday that would allow for at least $4.5...
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Senators Question McMahon at Confirmation Hearing

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