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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.

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Who Is In Charge of the Education Department Right Now? Few Details Are Out There

On day two of the new Trump administration, the president has only publicly announced an acting education secretary. Who else is running the agency on an interim basis is not yet clear.

Laken Riley Act Passes Senate

The House is preparing to take up the Laken Riley Act later this week after the Senate passed the bill...

Commonwealth University to Close Clearfield Campus

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is shutting down its campus in Clearfield, citing declining enrollment and financial challenges, officials announced in...
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What DEI Professionals in Red States Are Thinking

Kaleb L. Briscoe spoke with Inside Higher Ed about the effects of bans on DEI staff members and how they’re navigating this politically volatile time.

Amy Wax Sues, Accuses Penn of Racial Double Standard for Speech About Black, Jewish People

University of Pennsylvania law professor Amy Wax is suing her institution, asking a judge to overturn Penn’s sanctions against her...
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How Wealthy Universities Favor the Rich

Documents released in an antitrust lawsuit show how some elite colleges gave well-connected applicants a leg up in admissions. Are these practices ongoing?

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Survey: College Students Don’t Want Statements After Political Events

A December survey by Inside Higher Ed and Generation Lab found half of students don’t think colleges should make statements about political events. Two experts weigh in on when an institution should or should not do so.