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Houston universities move on from DEI offices as new Texas law takes effect

While the new law went into effect Monday, the University of Houston has been preparing for it since August. Donna Cornell, the vice chancellor...

Student accuses Rutgers University of retaliation for speaking out against antisemitism

A Rutgers University law student is suing the school, claiming discrimination and retaliation after he spoke out against antisemitism on campus. Yoel Ackerman says a fellow student...

Researchers look at how to help more community college students gain four-year degrees

Community colleges and four-year universities can work together to improve the transfer student experience, a data report from the U.S. Department of Education suggests. The U.S....

Real estate company bids $4.9 million for the campus of a bankrupt West Virginia college

A federal bankruptcy court in West Virginia has set a hearing for next month on the potential sale of a defunct private university's campus. A...

A new way to fund Texas community colleges focuses on student success, not enrollment

House Bill 8’s historic $683 million investment in community colleges rewards schools for getting students to complete a degree or certificate, transfer to a...

Gov. Cox shares no evidence that Utah colleges require DEI statements—while U. of Utah says it doesn’t

Utah’s flagship university says it does not require prospective hires to sign a diversity, equality and inclusion statement before they’re employed. The comment to The...

Columbia launches a reinvestment in its values and mission

Columbia University has announced a series of efforts designed to reinvest in its values and foster a community where debates and disagreements are rooted in academic...

Accrediting agency dismisses complaints filed against New College alleging violations

New College of Florida's accrediting body sent two letters to President Richard Corcoran affirming that several complaints made against the college by third parties...

Perspective: A university is not the voice of expression, but the forum for it

Put simply, the university is not the voice of expression, but the forum for it. The voice, or according to the Kalven Report, the “instrument...

Montana State University awarded $26.7M grant from U.S. Air Force

Montana State University was awarded a $26.7 million grant from the U.S. Air Force to support moving quantum technology applications from concept to market...

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