The "Freedom of Inquiry in Higher Education," bill, presented by Republican Senator Ben Toews, aims to remove DEI offices from state-funded colleges and universities and redirect those resources to academic support programs for all students.

While efforts to further curtail DEI will continue into 2025, college students are far more optimistic about diversity initiatives on campus, according to a new survey.

Tropical storm Helene ravaged Warren Wilson College in western North Carolina, forcing a month-long shutdown. Facing $10 million in repairs, the small private school now struggles to rebuild amid limited funds and ongoing enrollment challenges, according to the school's president, Damian Fernández, who is determined to keep students learning and working on campus.