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Education Department Cancels Another $350M in Contracts, Grants
The cancellations came after anti-DEI activist Christopher Rufo posted on social media about the programs.
A West Virginia HBCU Reviews Programs After Anti-DEI Order
West Virginia State University, like other public institutions in the state, has to identify its DEI practices for the governor to review. But as a historically Black university serving mostly white students, university leaders say diversity is part of its DNA.
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.
Campuses Quiet as Higher Ed Navigates Trump’s Orders
Students are holding few protests against the president’s executive orders, though some organizers are trying to make their voices heard. What accounts for the change in tactics?
Researchers’ Uses of AI Vary by Region, Discipline
Most researchers are interested in using artificial intelligence in their work, and 69 percent believe AI skills will be critical...
Education Department Lays Off Civil Servants
The U.S. Department of Education laid off some civil servants on Wednesday, Politico reported, citing multiple people familiar with the...
A California Community College Begins to Heal: The Key
The No. 1 lesson about disaster relief Ryan Cornner would give college presidents is: do scenario training. The president of...
Ed Department Mulls Replacing FAFSA Call Centers With AI
The Education Department is considering terminating its contracts for thousands of call center employees hired to answer families’ questions about...