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June 28

Yale scholarship discriminating based on race, civil rights complaint alleges

The Equal Protection Project is challenging Yale and AAAP over REACH minority program that limits eligibility based on race, following President Trump's crackdown on DEI programs.

June 28

University of Virginia president resigns amid pressure from Trump admin over DEI initiatives

James E. Ryan steps down as University of Virginia president following Trump administration demands related to DEI programs, stating he had already planned for next year to be his last.

June 28

Harvard, University of Toronto make contingency plan to allow foreign students to study if barred from US

Harvard University and the University of Toronto have revealed a contingency plan for international Harvard graduate students to continue their education in Canada.

June 27

University of Wisconsin provides nearly $136K to student sex group that gives ethical porn programming

The Sex Out Loud group at University of Wisconsin–Madison received nearly $136,000 for its promotion of "sex-positive education and activism."

June 27

Trump's DOJ pressuring University of Virginia to axe its president over DEI programs: report

The Trump administration has privately called on the University of Virginia to oust its president to help resolve a Justice Department probe into the institution's DEI initiatives.

June 26

Harvard Kennedy School announces layoffs after Trump cuts billions in funding

Harvard Kennedy School will implement staff layoffs and cost-cutting measures in response to Trump administration's funding cuts and threats to the university's tax-exempt status.

June 26

Indiana governor freezes college tuition, citing 'broken system' in need of reform

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education voted for a two-year tuition freeze following Governor Braun's concerns about rising education costs and student debt.

June 25

University of Michigan, law journal sued for allegedly discriminating against straight White males

The University of Michigan is facing a federal complaint accusing the university's law journal of using illegal race and sex preferences in selection of members and articles.

June 25

A Columbia Trustee's View: Higher education is at a crossroads. Let's choose builders over destroyers

As a scientist and trustee of Columbia University, I have witnessed how an institution once hailed as a pillar of intellectual progress can be threatened from within and without.

June 24

Indiana Governor Mike Braun makes bold move to help college students with rising debt

Indiana governor Mike Braun announced statewide tuition freeze, marking the first time since 2010 that multiple campuses will hold tuition flat for in-state students.