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University of Maine System Funding Freeze Lifted
Senator Susan Collins of Maine said the pause on federal agriculture funding for her state’s public colleges and universities has...
Columbia Imposes Harsh Sanctions for Student Protesters
Columbia University handed down sanction decisions for student protesters who occupied Hamilton Hall in April of last year, the university...
Layoffs Gut Federal Education Research Agency
The department says the research agency failed to effectively fulfill its mandate and exemplifies wasteful spending. But experts warn the cuts will undermine “the backbone of accountability” for the country’s schools and colleges.
More Colleges Freeze Hiring Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty
The latest wave of cost-cutting measures comes after the Trump administration pulled $400 million from Columbia University and $800 million from Johns Hopkins.
College Applications Continue to Rise
The number of students applying to college rose 4 percent this admission cycle, and applicants submitted 6 percent more applications...
Religious Freedom as a Defense for DEI?
Georgetown University cited its Jesuit mission in responding to Trump administration critiques of DEI. Could religious freedom protect against attacks on diversity practices?
Johns Hopkins Plans for Layoffs Amid $800M Cut to Federal Grants
Johns Hopkins University is planning for staff layoffs after the Trump administration canceled $800 million in U.S. Agency for International...
Students at HBCUs Have Better Mental Health Than Other College Students
According to a new study, HBCU students were nine percentage points more likely to report signs of mental “flourishing” than American college students over all.