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Trump Takes Aim at DEI in Higher Ed
The executive order doesn’t have an immediate impact on DEI programs at colleges and universities, but experts worry about a chilling effect.
Dual Leadership Controversies Plague Seton Hall
Seton Hall’s current president allegedly failed to report sexual abuse. The university is also embroiled in an acrimonious lawsuit with a former president.
A Murky Setback for DACA
An appeals court ruled that DACA is unlawful but limited the scope and stayed the ruling, so students shouldn’t see any immediate changes.
Laken Riley Act Passes Senate
Commonwealth University to Close Clearfield Campus
Study: Academic Alerts Slash Course Withdrawal Rates by 30%
Most universities have systems to alert students to low grades or high absence rates, but there’s been little evidence showing they change student outcomes. New research from Oklahoma State shows the notifications are worthwhile investments.
Funding Student Success: Beer Sales Bolster Latino Student Athlete Scholarship Program
A scholarship for Hispanic student athletes at Western Oregon University receives money from sales of a specialty beer, joining a number of colleges that fundraise through craft brews.