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After Uncertainty, Maine’s Free College Program Is Here to Stay
The fate of the state’s free community college program hung in the balance. But after fierce advocacy efforts from college leaders and students, Augusta is permanently funding it.
How Civil Rights Victories of the Past Turned Into Weapons of the Present
The use of civil rights law to suppress campus speech critical of Israel is the result of a 20-plus-year campaign to reinterpret Title VI.
In Admissions Data Legal Fight, Colleges Want Protection From Punishment
Institutions have said in court filings they aren’t confident in the data they submitted to the Education Department, and they worry they’ll face fines and other investigations.
Kansas Gov. Signs Law Prohibiting ‘DEI-CRT’ in Gen Ed Courses
Borrowers With Disabilities Sue Trump Administration Over Denied Debt Relief
Rescinding Title IX Agreements Risks Further Fracturing Trump–Higher Ed Relationship
The administration says it’s bringing clarity to institutions by enforcing civil rights law. But experts worry tossing out the settlements could create more uncertainty for colleges and students.
Experts: New Accreditation Rules Threaten Academic Freedom
The draft proposals, up for discussion this week, could change how accreditors oversee colleges and what they measure, but some say they violate existing federal law.
