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February 19, 2026

IHE 02-20-2026 DNU

By  IHE Staff

Students walk through the Engineering Education and Research Center on the first day of classes at the University of Texas at Austin in August 2025.

UT Board Policy Asks Faculty to Avoid ‘Controversial’ Topics in Class

The system board did not specify what topics are considered controversial or elaborate on how the policy will be enforced. The language echoes similar restrictions at the Texas A&M and Texas Tech systems.

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Mott Community College President Accused of Proselytizing on Campus

The Board of Trustees met Wednesday to discuss claims that Shaunda Richardson-Snell made inappropriate religious remarks to students and campus visitors. It sparked fierce debate among community members.

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31 Colleges Agree to End Partnerships With PhD Project

The resolutions show that Trump’s crackdown on race-based programming isn’t over, despite recent court orders blocking the ED’s anti-DEI guidance.

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Targeted at adults over the age of 35, the project wants to improve public opinion about the benefits higher ed brings to the lives of all Americans.

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The University of Denver’s Compassion Lab helps students navigate disagreement and prepare for workplace success.

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Through its AI Across the Curriculum initiative, the University of Florida integrates AI literacy, ethics and tools across disciplines while collaborating with institutions nationwide to expand AI education and strengthen tomorrow's workforce. 

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Secretary Hegseth, I Was There: Severing Military’s Ties With Harvard Is a Mistake

From one Harvard alum to another, hear me out: Denying officers access to Harvard does not serve our fighting forces.

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The Ed Department Is Weaponizing FERPA to Restrict Student Voting

Threats against the use of a national survey on student voting are designed to have a chilling effect without any findings of privacy violations.

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