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Demonstrators hold signs with photos of Mahmoud Khalil that say "Free Mahmoud, free Palestine"

Judge Temporarily Blocks Columbia Graduate’s Deportation

A federal judge in New York ordered on Tuesday that a recent Columbia University graduate and permanent U.S. resident who...
A photo illustration combining a photo of Kentucky House member Jennifer Decker and a photo of the Kentucky Capitol building with a quote from House Bill 4.

Kentucky’s Legislature Is Rushing Through a Bill to Ban DEI

House Bill 4, which also targets courses that “indoctrinate participants with a discriminatory concept,” is on the brink of passage. Opponents have raised academic freedom concerns.

Governor Janet Mills, a light-skinned woman with blond hair wearing a blue blazer

USDA Suspends All Grants for University of Maine System

This is the second time in less than a week that the Trump administration has pulled funding from higher ed institutions suspected of not following his policies.

Asian woman picks a book off a shelf at a library

Native Students Are Undercounted in Higher Education, but ED Could Help

A new report urges the Department of Education to implement standards that improve data collection for American Indian and Alaska Native students. The Trump administration may derail this work.

A sign with the Education Department's address stands next to the building

Education Department Lays Off Nearly Half of Staff

McMahon said the reductions are a “significant step toward restoring the greatness of the United States education system.” Critics say they are reckless and will lead to chaos and confusion.

Education Department Warns 60 Colleges Facing Antisemitism Investigations

The Education Department warned 60 colleges and universities that they could face “potential enforcement actions” if they don’t comply with...
A photo of Sonny Ramaswamy at a speaking event.

Sonny Ramaswamy: Higher Ed Must Be Proactive

After seven years leading an accrediting agency, Sonny Ramaswamy is retiring, but he urged higher education leaders to speak up and tell their story amid mounting political challenges.

A scantron answer sheet with a pencil filling in some of the bubbles, but instead of being labeled A, B, C, the bubbles are labeled D, E, I.

How the SAT Became a Darling of the Anti-DEI Crowd

The Trump administration’s Dear Colleague letter railed against colleges’ racial diversity initiatives. How did testing policies wind up in the mix?