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Injunction Blocking Parts of Trump’s Anti-DEI Orders Doesn’t Affect DEI Guidance
Legal experts say the executive orders and guidance use different levers to obtain the same goal—eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs—so colleges still need to comply.
Colleges Restrict Graduate Student Admissions After NIH Proposes Rate Cut
College officials say the pause is necessary while they determine the impacts of the potential federal funding cuts.
Study: Therapy Dog Visitations Support Student Well-Being
A recently published article from researchers at Washington State University finds drop-in therapy dog interactions can help students who left their childhood pet behind. The study has implications for providing students with healthy coping strategies.
10% of Federal Student Aid Staff Take Buyouts
Federal Judge Blocks Parts of Trump’s Anti-DEI Orders
How Frequent Assessment Can Benefit URM Student Learning
A pilot study at the University of California, Riverside, found that more regular testing, as opposed to high-stakes exams, can improve student outcomes in a general chemistry course and close equity gaps for historically disadvantaged learners.
A College Degree Isn’t for Everyone
Kathleen deLaski unpacks her new book, which envisions higher education as a stepladder to skills that learners collect over a lifetime and present to employers.