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U of Minnesota Antiracism Center to Close After Founder Steps Down
Rachel Hardeman, who faces plagiarism allegations, left the university under a resignation agreement. The next day, the institution announced her center would shutter.
Florida A&M Hires DeSantis Ally as President
The HBCU in Tallahassee hired a president who has never worked in higher ed but has ties to Republican governor Ron DeSantis. Her critics have dubbed her “MAGA Marva.”
ICE Threatens OPT Visa Holders With Deportation
Immigration officials sent letters to recent international graduates on short-term work visas giving them 15 days to report employment or face removal from the country.
McMahon Sharpens Tone on Accreditation
Education Secretary Linda McMahon argued this week that accreditors wield too much power. But some statements raise questions about her understanding of accreditation.
Detained Georgetown Professor Released
NYU Withholds Diploma Due to Pro-Palestinian Commencement Speech
U.S. Universities Eye Branch Campuses as Way to ‘Survive Trump’
Renewed interest in expanding abroad could prove lucrative but is not immune to scrutiny from the White House, scholars say.
Waivers Let Some North Carolina Majors Keep ‘DEI’ Requirements
Some public universities nixed certain gen ed mandates in response to a statewide order. But through exemptions, multiple degree programs can continue mandating courses that relate to diversity, equity and inclusion.