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Trump Adviser Blames ‘Scientific Slowdown’ on DEI, Red Tape
Science policy adviser Michael Kratsios wants private research funding to make up for the “diminishing returns” he says federal investments have yielded. But data shows that federal R&D continues to produce enormous value.
Western Accreditor Pauses DEI Standards
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges’ Senior College and University Commission has launched a review into its diversity, equity...
The Key Podcast: Is Higher Ed’s Alliance With the Federal Government Over?
In the latest episode of The Key, Inside Higher Ed’s news and analysis podcast, Ted Mitchell, president of the American...
Ep. 157: Is the Alliance Between the Federal Government and Higher Ed Forever Broken?
The federal government’s attacks on higher education and losing trust in our institutions.
Vulnerable Students See College On-Ramps Pull Away
Summer bridge programs have long helped students from underrepresented backgrounds start their college journey. In the anti-DEI era, many institutions are quietly shifting focus.
DOJ Starts Fraud Team to Investigate Civil Rights Violations
The Department of Justice is launching a new unit to investigate civil rights violations as fraud, raising the stakes for...
Harvard Hit With Another $60M in Grant Cuts
The Trump administration has ended $60 million in federal grant funding for Harvard University amid an ongoing fight with the...
For Some Anxious Faculty, Family Offers Relief
New research shows that early-career faculty are especially anxious but that having nearby family or a parent who is an academic alleviates stress. If faculty don’t have family to lean on, institutions can step in to offer support.