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Higher Ed Groups Condemn Proposal That Could Ax Private College Tax Exemptions
The IRS says “all forms” of racial or ethnic discrimination could trigger loss of tax-exempt status under the regulation, “regardless of the intent behind or the legality of such discrimination.” Organizations say they fear political abuse.
Women Leave Academia Feeling Devalued, Study Shows
A hand-coded analysis of more than 6,600 faculty survey responses revealed that women—especially women of color—report feeling disrespected and unappreciated in academia more often than their male counterparts.
Helping Students Make It to Year 2
Six Pennsylvania public universities are launching a program to aid first-generation and low-income students in building connections and persisting into their sophomore year.
Judge Sides With Harvard in Gino’s Tenure Case
WSU’s Plan to Cancel Fall Rush Draws Criticism
Dems Take Control of Congress, Pledge to Hold Trump Accountable
Key lawmakers also want to pass policies to make college more affordable, though they face an uphill battle with Trump still in the White House.
Democrats Vie to Take Back House Education Committee
If they take control of the House, a key committee could see a leadership shake-up. Addressing college affordability, prospective leaders say, would be a top priority.
Proposed Census Changes Prompt Concerns About Counting Students
The Trump administration wants to eliminate certain questions about identity on the 2030 Census and exclude noncitizens from the count.