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SMU Wants to Separate From the Church but Keep the ‘Methodist’ 

The Texas Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today in an ongoing legal saga between the United Methodist Church and Southern Methodist University over who governs the university.

West Virginia Governor Bans DEI by Executive Order

On his second day in office, West Virginia governor Patrick Morrisey issued eight executive orders, including one that bans diversity...
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Students on Media Literacy and How Colleges Can Help, in 6 Charts 

Few students rely on traditional news media for key information, but many do approach media sources with a critical eye, according to our new Student Voice flash survey. How can colleges help boost students’ media literacy?

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How Did Enrollment Researchers Get It So Wrong?

In October, the National Student Clearinghouse reported that first-year enrollment fell by 5 percent. Now, citing a research error, they say it actually increased.

Greg Steube, a white man with a beard, is pictured in front of two American flags.

House Advances Ban on Trans Women in Women’s Sports

The bill, which would forbid “a person whose sex is male” from playing on women’s sports teams, echoes legislation already in place in 26 states.

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The Indicators of Timely Completers

A new study from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows a connection between a student’s academic achievement in the first year, persistence into the second year and credential completion rates.

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Cardona, Other Leaders Reflect and Bid Farewell

Student loan forgiveness and expansions on career and technical education were touted at the two-hour celebration Tuesday.

State Support Top Priority for Public University Leaders

State higher education leaders say their top priority for 2025 is ensuring robust operating support from state governments, according to...