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Survey: College Students Impacted by Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies
A new analysis from the Trevor Project found connections between students who reported their institution had policies that didn’t support LGBTQ+ students and poor mental health as well as negative experiences at their school.
Colleges Must Accommodate Pregnant Students Under New Title IX
Pregnancy was always implicitly protected by Title IX. But Biden’s new rules formalize the rights of pregnant and parenting students, making higher ed more accessible.
Should Higher Ed Workers Have to Pay Dues to Unions That Criticize Israel?
The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation is representing, for free, Jewish academics who don’t want to support a pro-BDS labor organization. But the foundation is trying to score broader wins.
UT System Bans Statements on Political and Social Issues
The University of Texas system and its institutions are no longer permitted to “adopt positions based on political or social...
Report Reveals Ongoing Tensions Over Student Speech
Nearly three-quarters of all college students (70 percent) say they feel at least somewhat comfortable speaking about controversial topics in...
U of Alabama Requires Black and LGBTQ+ Groups to Relocate From Student Center
The University of Alabama is requiring the Black Student Union, a minority advocacy group, to close its current office in...
Common App Report Shows Growth, Particularly Among Minority Applicants
The number of first-year college applicants grew across the board during the 2023–24 application cycle, according to the latest end-of-season...
A ‘Transformational’ Investment in Maine Workforce Training
A local philanthropy is giving tens of millions of dollars to advance short-term workforce training programs at Maine community colleges.