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Matt Zalaznick

Matt Zalaznick is the managing editor of University Business and a life-long journalist. Prior to writing for University Business, he worked in daily news all over the country, from the NYC suburbs to the Rocky Mountains, Silicon Valley and the U.S. Virgin Islands. He's also in a band.
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Department of Education: I want it ‘closed immediately,’ Trump says

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President calls the Department of Education "a big con job" as the agency begins laying off employees and canceling contracts, according to multiple reports.

Transgender athletes now banned from NCAA women’s sports—but not practice

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The NCAA has formally barred transgender athletes from competing in women's sports but will allow them to practice with women's teams.

Lawsuit warns that Trump DEI orders will stifle academic inquiry

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President's actions against diversity, equity and inclusions programs are an "unconstitutional" threat to academic freedom and accessibility, a new lawsuit contends.  

Trump targets campus anti-Semitism in flurry of education moves

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President Donald Trump moved this week to hold colleges and universities accountable for anti-Semitism in the wake of protests against Israel's actions in the...

Office of Civil Rights was very busy under Biden

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The Department of Education received a record number of civil rights complaints three years in a row under former president Joe Biden's administration.

Choosing a college: 10 most important reasons for students

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Perhaps this won't come as a surprise to some higher ed leaders: Affordability is not quite as important as weather for students in applying to or choosing a college. 

Undocumented students: 10 ways to keep their data safe

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The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration shared a webinar on how colleges can support undocumented students, with particular focus on protecting sensitive information.

Common App: Usage setting records among several student groups

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First-generation, Black, Latinx applicants, as well as students from low-income zip codes, submitted more applications with the Common App.

Financial stability: How colleges are trying to assure survival

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The University of New Orleans, a public institution, announced last week it will furlough full-time employees and may also layoff some positions to close its "significant structural budget deficit."

How will Trump impact higher ed? Report urges focus on civic engagement

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With Donald Trump returning to the White House, higher ed leaders are being encouraged to re-energize programs aimed at keeping students engaged in the Democratic process and civic affairs. 

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