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Tribal Colleges Worry for Their Survival After Proposed Cut
Department of the Interior proposed reducing funding for tribal colleges by more than $100 million. Some tribal college leaders fear their institutions wouldn’t survive it.
Congress Eyes Cap on Parent PLUS Loans
The loans are disproportionately utilized by Black and Latino families and the families of students at HBCUs, and advocates worry the limits will hinder access to college.
Tennessee Lawsuit Puts HSIs’ Fate on the Line
The state and the group Students for Fair Admissions sued the federal government, arguing Hispanic-serving institutions—as currently defined—are unconstitutional.
Tennessee Sues to End HSI Requirements
Education Dept. Says Native History Doesn’t Count as DEI
Government officials reassured tribal education advocates that they recognize tribes’ unique political status. That gives tribal colleges hope, but they want to see tangible support.
Hope for DEI Amid Its Muddiest, Most Catastrophic Moment
Colleges’ DEI efforts are being battered by a storm at the moment. It’s hard to see how recovery can happen, but it is possible.
Walsh and Xavier Universities Launch Partnership
The two Catholic colleges are teaming up to expand graduate program offerings for students at both. For Walsh, it’s part of a broader effort to create a network of Catholic institutions.
Bacone College Forced to Liquidate Assets
After years of financial struggles, the Oklahoma institution, which serves a majority Native American population, has run out of options to remain open.