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Faculty & Staff

USC Professor Defends DEI Programs in Congressional Testimony

Dr. Shaun Harper presents research-backed case against anti-DEI legislation in House subcommittee hearing.

Leadership & Policy

Sanders, Jayapal Introduce New "College for All Act" to Eliminate Tuition for Most Students

The College for All Act would eliminate tuition for students from households earning up to $150,000 annually for single households and up to $300,000 for married households, while guaranteeing tuition-free community college for all students.

Leadership & Policy

Former White House Adviser Keisha Lance Bottoms Announces Georgia Gubernatorial Bid with Focus on Education

Bottoms, who would be the first Democratic governor of Georgia in more than two decades if elected, brings significant executive experience to her campaign.

Leadership & Policy

Historic First Black Librarian of Congress Ousted by White House

As the premier research library for Congress and the nation, the Library of Congress has historically maintained a degree of independence from political interference.

Leadership & Policy

Florida Dreamers Seek Tuition Relief as Legislative Session Extends

With extended legislative session, advocates push for amendment to in-state tuition repeal that would allow current undocumented students to complete degrees at promised rates.

Institutions

Arizona Governor Signs Bill Banning Campus Encampments Amid National Protests

Under the law, university administrators are required to take immediate action when encampments appear on campus.

Leadership & Policy

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Financial Insecurity Among STEM Researchers

The Relieving Economic Strain to Enhance American Resilience & Competitiveness in Higher Education & Research Act would require federal research agencies to implement policies addressing financial instability among these early-career scientists.

Leadership & Policy

Department of Education Relaxes Accreditation Change Rules, Raising Quality Concerns

The U.S. Department of Education will eliminate the rigorous review process previously required for colleges and universities seeking to change accreditors, a move critics warn could undermine educational quality standards.

Leadership & Policy

Senate Democrats Challenge Administration on International Student Visa Revocations

A group of 36 Democratic senators is pressing the Trump administration to reconsider its recent actions revoking international student visas and terminating Student Exchange and Visitor Information System (SEVIS) records.

Leadership & Policy

NSF Director Resigns Amid White House Budget Cuts and Staff Reduction Directives

The White House ordered the leader to accept a 55% cut to the agency's $9 billion budget next year and fire half its 1700-person staff.

Leadership & Policy

Federal Court Blocks Education Department's Diversity Directive, Marking Victory for Academic Freedom Advocates

Judge's ruling preserves DEI initiatives in educational institutions while litigation proceeds.

HBCUs

Trump Signs Executive Order Establishing White House Initiative on HBCUs

The order also establishes the President's Board of Advisors on HBCUs within the Department of Education.

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