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Florida Board Says Syllabi, Reading Lists Must Be Posted Publicly for 5 Years

Faculty at some Florida public universities argue the new policy is less about transparency for students and more about chilling academic freedom.

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The Other Engagement Problem

A third of students don’t participate outside of class. What can be done to boost campus involvement?

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Cornell Settles With the Trump Administration

Cornell will pay out $30 million and invest another $30 million in agricultural research. In exchange the federal government will restore research funding and close investigations.

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Congress Accuses GMU President of Lying About DEI Efforts

The GOP-led House Judiciary Committee accused George Mason University’s president of lying about DEI practices and likely violating civil rights laws. He has denied the claims.

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Billions of State and Institutional Aid Dollars Go to High-Income Students

A new report from the Century Foundation found that state and institutional grant aid too often flows to higher-income students...
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Higher Ed Feels “Cumulative Exhaustion” of Longest Shutdown

Worries about access to health care, food, research funding and tuition assistance are mounting on college campuses as the record-breaking government shutdown persists.

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., arrives in the U.S. Capitol for a vote on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

Congress Tackles College Cost Transparency

In a hearing about cost transparency, lawmakers emphasized the need for more detailed, program-level information not only about the cost of college but also about student outcomes.

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Florida DOGE Details Disproportionate Spending at New College

The college has faced mounting criticism over its spending and other changes in the wake of a conservative overhaul. Florida Board of Governors didn’t publicly share those concerns.