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Community Colleges Make Difficult Calls and Cuts Under Trump
Some community colleges have stripped back DEI programming and made other cuts under federal and state pressures.
NSF, NIH Slash Support for Early-Career Scientists
Both the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health are slashing funding support for graduate students and early-career...
Republicans Oppose Legislation Demanding Details on Trump’s Plan to Close ED
House committee members killed a Democratic-sponsored resolution that sought all documents related to closure of the Education Department.
Controversial U of Cincinnati Bathroom Signs Cost $16K
The University of Cincinnati has removed “biological men” and “biological women” bathroom signs that caused outrage when they were first...
The Difficult Work of Developing Engaged Citizens: The Key
Teaching students the skills of civil discourse—free inquiry, free expression and critical thinking—is only part of the work of preparing...
NIH Freezes Millions More in Funding for Columbia
The U.S. National Institutes of Health reportedly froze another $250 million in federal research funding for the university, on top of the $400 million already in limbo.
Ep. 150: Can Civil Engagement Work Be Measured?
Equipping college leaders to determine the success of programs that engage in civil discourse with students on campus.
First Columbia, Now Harvard: Middle East Studies Under Pressure
The Trump administration specifically targeted a department at Columbia, prompting a sweeping review. Harvard is shaking up and pausing programs. It’s unclear what—and where—the next target will be.