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Florida bill would ban students in the U.S. without legal permission from some public universities

A Florida state lawmaker has filed a bill that would ban some public colleges and universities from admitting immigrants who are in the country without legal permission.

Trump wants to change colleges nationwide. GOP-led states offer a preview

As Donald Trump takes office, his administration is set to dismantle DEI programs in higher education, echoing actions in GOP-led states and signaling a shift that could reshape campuses nationwide. Dozens of DEI programs have already closed.

College tuition has fallen significantly at many schools

New research indicates students are paying significantly less to attend public universities than they were a decade ago. And tuition increases at private colleges have finally slowed after years of hefty rises.

International students urged to return to U.S. campuses before Trump inauguration

Over a dozen schools have issued advisories despite Trump’s plans being unclear. Since some spring semesters start before his inauguration, students on academic visas are urged to reduce risks by returning to campus before Jan. 20.

Judge weighs Minnesota law that bans religious tests for colleges participating in state program

The state argued at a hearing Monday that the 2023 law rightly protects high school students who are not Christian, straight, and cisgender — those whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth.

New campus protest rules spur an outcry from college faculty

Dissent is thriving this fall at American colleges, and not just among student activists. With student protests limited by new restrictions, faculty have taken...

A year into the Israel-Hamas war, students say a chill on free speech has reached college classrooms

As a junior at George Washington University, Ty Lindia meets new students every day. But with the shadow of the Israel-Hamas war hanging over...

Freshman classes provide glimpse of affirmative action ruling’s impact on colleges

Experts and colleges say it will take years to measure the full impact of last year’s ruling that barred consideration of race in admissions.

Botched college financial aid form snarls enrollment plans for students

How much the FAFSA problems will impact the number of students attending college remains to be seen, counselors and advisers say. But the delays certainly have changed where students enrolled.

Alabama gave a big contract to its GM. Why college football teams are operating more like pros

The deal could set the market for what colleges pay to those who lead personnel departments, a job that coaches expect to grow in importance when players are being more directly compensated by schools.

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