Higher Education
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Courts & LawUniversity of Washington Settles With Professor Over Censorship of Mock Land Acknowledgment
Sep 29, 2026
The University of Washington agreed to pay $600,000 to settle a First Amendment lawsuit after a professor was censored for a mock land acknowledgment in his syllabus.
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EducationTrump Administration Targets University DEI Programs With Tax-Exempt Status Threat
Sep 20, 2026
The Treasury Department proposed ending tax-exempt status for universities with race-based admissions, escalating federal pressure on higher education diversity policies.
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Courts & LawDOJ, Education Department Find Berkeley Law Discriminated Against White and Asian Applicants
Sep 16, 2026
Federal investigators found UC Berkeley Law violated civil rights law by discriminating against white and Asian applicants, raising stakes for elite admissions.
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MediaCarnegie Mellon Professor Remains Employed After Controversial Social Media Posts
Sep 15, 2026
Carnegie Mellon University has placed Professor Uju Anya on voluntary leave after posts celebrating Charlie Kirk's assassination, sparking criticism and calls for action.
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Courts & LawChristian and GOP Student Clubs Denied Recognition at U.S. Colleges, Prompting Legal Battles
Sep 14, 2026
Public and private colleges face lawsuits and legal warnings after denying recognition to Christian and Republican student clubs, raising First Amendment concerns.
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EducationIowa and Indiana Advance Overhauls of College General Education Requirements
Sep 14, 2026
Iowa and Indiana have enacted new measures to reshape college general education, aiming to prioritize traditional civics and history over identity-focused courses.
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EducationHouse Committee Seeks GAO Probe on AIβs Role in College Admissions
Sep 7, 2026
The House Education and the Workforce Committee is asking the GAO to investigate how artificial intelligence is used in college admissions and scholarships.
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The PrimerThe Controversy Over DEI In Education: Legal Battles and Policy Shifts
Sep 5, 2026
Explore the ongoing debates surrounding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in U.S. education, including federal actions, state bans, and legal challenges.
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EducationCambridge Professor Faces Scrutiny Over Plagiarism Allegations and Biographical Claims
Aug 8, 2026
Jason Arday, Cambridge's youngest black professor, faces plagiarism accusations and questions about his biography, raising debate over DEI in academia.
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EducationCambridge Professor Faces Plagiarism Allegations Amid DEI Debate
Aug 4, 2026
Cambridge professor Jason Arday is accused of plagiarism and fabricating parts of his biography, fueling debate over university DEI policies and institutional.
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EducationConservative Group Urges Senate to Reject College Transparency Act Over Privacy Concerns
Jul 30, 2026
Concerned Women for America is pressing the Senate to oppose the College Transparency Act, warning it would enable federal tracking of college studentsβ personal.
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EducationTexas Public Universities to Accept Classic Learning Test for Admissions
Jul 29, 2026
Texas public universities will accept the Classic Learning Test as an alternative to the SAT and ACT, reflecting a shift in college admissions standards.
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EducationU.S. Education Department Proposes Rule to Limit Federal Funding for Low-Return College Programs
Apr 17, 2026
The U.S. Department of Education plans to cut federal funding for college programs that fail to provide graduates with high salaries, aiming to reduce student debt.
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EducationDecline in College Enrollment Signals Shift in Education Perception
Nov 14, 2025
College enrollment has decreased by approximately 8 percent since 2010, reflecting a growing skepticism toward traditional higher education. This trend suggests.
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EducationMamdani's Mayoral Victory Highlights Concerns Over Higher Education's Role in Political Shift
Nov 10, 2025
Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani's recent election as mayor of New York City has sparked discussions about the influence of higher education on political.
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EducationOutrage At Harvard Grade Inflation Report Shows Rot In Higher Ed
Nov 10, 2025
That they came instead from the Harvard Crimson speaks to the crises plaguing higher education.
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ImmigrationUniversities Seek Exemption from New H-1B Visa Fee Amid Controversy
Oct 29, 2025
The $100,000 fee followed a September presidential action applying to new H-1B applicants after September 21.
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EducationNorthern Michigan University Bypasses Economist Scott Beaulier for Presidency Amid Controversy
Oct 22, 2025
Beaulier was a top contender for the position, but his candidacy faced backlash from critics who misrepresented his academic work on behavioral economics.
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EducationStop Sending Kids To Schools Where Teachers Celebrate Murder
Sep 18, 2025
Last week, a significant incident involving political violence occurred, drawing attention to the educational establishment's role in shaping students'.
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MediaTop U.S. Universities Quiet After Kirk Assassination
Sep 17, 2025
After the death of George Floyd in 2020, many top American colleges and universities provided resources to support students they believed were distressed by the incident.
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CrimeConservative Activist Charlie Kirk Allegedly Assassinated, Sparking Calls for Action Against Political Violence
Sep 15, 2025
Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was reportedly assassinated last week, prompting a wave of outrage and calls.
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EducationMcMahon Calls for Restoration of Academic Rigor in American Universities
Sep 9, 2025
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon urged American colleges and universities to return to their foundational principles during an address at Hillsdale College.
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ImmigrationLuther Classical College Welcomes Back Professor After Visa Issues
Sep 3, 2025
Harold Ristau, a Canadian pastor and decorated military veteran, has returned to Wyoming to teach at Luther Classical College after resolving significant visa.