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Campus antisemitism: Trump admin is getting more aggressive

Matt Zalaznick | March 03, 2025

Colleges and universities under investigation for campus antisemitism now risk losing federal contracts and grants, the Department of Education warns. The first target is Columbia University.

What happened to loan borrowers’ repayment plans?

Alcino Donadel | March 03, 2025

Loan borrowers' access to income-driven repayment plans and forgiveness have been thrown into limbo by a recent Department of Education memo.

U.S. colleges are making substantial progress on campus antisemitism, but work remains, ADL says

CNN | March 03, 2025

The Anti-Defamation League released an updated report card assessing how U.S. colleges combat antisemitism and protect Jewish students. The report evaluated 135 schools and found that 45% improved over the last academic year, while only 9% declined.

Education Department to staffers: Quit by Monday and get $25K in cash

Politico | March 03, 2025

Those who take the offer can stack it with retirement benefits. They will receive the equivalence of severance pay or $25,000, whichever is less, according to Jacqueline Clay, a chief human capital officer. The offer would take effect March 31.

This new FAQ answers your questions about DEI laws

Micah Ward | March 02, 2025

A new resource answers leaders' questions about Education Department's new laws prohibiting DEI programming.

‘Unreasonable’ DEI letter must be rescinded, higher ed coalition urges

Matt Zalaznick | February 28, 2025

The Dear Colleague Letter's deadline has left higher ed leaders scrambling to determine whether their programs comply with unclear new rules, according to a letter from the American Council on Education and more than 60 other organizations.

U.S. universities curtail PhD admissions amid Trump science funding cuts

Nature | February 28, 2025

Some students have received e-mails from universities indicating that they would have been accepted if not for funding uncertainties; others have been told that programs are completely paused.

Wisconsin race-based college grants are unconstitutional, appeals court rules

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | February 28, 2025

A state appeals court ruled a Wisconsin college grant program restricted to certain students of color was unconstitutional and ordered the state to end administering the program.

Here is how Marcheta Evans stays strong in turbulent times

Alcino Donadel | February 27, 2025

A wave of executive orders during the first month of President Donald Trump's administration has shaken St. Catherine University. But the school's president is turning confusion and anger into a beacon of reassurance.