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Education Department Leaves MSI Programs Out of Grant Eligibility Application
The move could signal the department’s plans to nix grants to minority-serving institutions and move the funds to another grant program for underresourced colleges.
Halfway Through the Fiscal Year, NIH Has Only Obligated 15% of Research Funding
The science community fears the funding agency’s slow contract and grant making could result in another rush of multiyear obligations at the end of the fiscal year. The NIH director has said, “Don’t pay attention to the hype.”
Judge Extends Admissions Data Deadline—Again
The extension only applies to the public colleges and universities in the 17 states that sued the Education Department after it ordered institutions to submit years of data to verify that they aren’t unlawfully considering race.
U of Alabama Students Sue Over Magazines Closed Due to Anti-DEI Policies
90-Credit Degrees Stall in Connecticut
Advocates are concerned about falling behind neighboring states, but opponents worry about quality and confusing students.
Studies Flag Inequities in NIH Grant Cuts, Threats to Science Pipeline
ED Removes NACIQI Member Who Voted Against New Chair
A McMahon appointee was quietly removed from the committee after casting a dissenting vote for a fellow ED pick for chair. Some members viewed the matter as brazenly partisan.
CUNY Brings Career Readiness to the Classroom
CUNY Beyond initiative embeds career-focused learning across all 25 campuses to boost graduates’ job prospects.