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Coalition of States Suing Education Department Over New ‘Professional’ Degree Rule

A coalition of 25 states and the District of Columbia is suing the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that they say unlawfully narrows the definition of a “professional” degree and thereby reduces student loan limits for people pursuing careers in fields that face critical shortages, court records show.

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U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Sex Discrimination Case

The Supreme Court is expected this fall to hear a sex discrimination case brought by a former art professor and women’s basketball coach who both say they were wrongly terminated from their jobs at public universities in Georgia.

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Labor Unrest, Financial Strain Lead to President’s Exit at Portland Community College

A historic strike, multimillion-dollar budget gaps, and questions over institutional spending set the stage for a leadership shake-up at Portland Community College.

Dr. Adrien Bennings was the first Black female president of Portland Community College, Oregon's largest institution.

Law Schools the Latest Victims in Trump's Anti-DEI Crusade

The American Bar Association may repeal a longstanding diversity and inclusion standard amid concerns it runs afoul of the president's interpretation of the law.

Michelle A. Behnke is president of the American Bar Association.

9.9 Million Students Now Eligible for Pell Grants, According to New GAO Findings

Increases in Pell eligibility that GAO found occurred despite fewer students completed their FAFSAs for 2024-2025.

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Colorado Lawmakers Propose Cutting State Aid and Work-Study for Private Colleges

Leaders of private colleges are speaking out against the bill, saying it will negatively affect Colorado’s neediest students.

Colorado Christian University, a private, nonprofit institution serving over 17,000 students, would be one of the universities impacted by the proposal.

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Higher Education Professionals Urged to 'Retool' Amid Wave of Institutional Closures and DEI Rollbacks

A panel of senior higher education leaders gathered virtually on Friday to address what one moderator called a "critical transition" facing the field, as college closures, political pressures on diversity initiatives, and shifting institutional priorities displace thousands of administrators across the country.

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Dr. Mary Evans Sias, Trailblazing Higher Education Leader, Passes Away

Sias was a pioneering figure in American higher education whose distinguished career spanned more than four decades.

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Rutgers University Facing Backlash Over Disinviting Convocation Speaker

Rutgers University has faced criticism over cancelling biotech entrepreneur Rami Elghandour as convocation speaker for its engineering school after students reportedly complained about a social media post in which he accused Israel of genocide.

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When the Promise Breaks: Higher Ed Stakeholders Grapple With DACA Deportations Fallout

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program was never perfect, but it offered students some assurance of safety. Now, that safety is eroding under the Trump administration's aggressive stance on immigration.

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Bard College President Leon Botstein Retires as Memo Details Extensive Relationship With Jeffrey Epstein

In a widely-cited memo regarding an investigation into Botstein’s ties to Epstein, Botstein is quoted as referring to Epstein as “an ordinary sex offender.”

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Analysis Finds 26 States Missing Key Higher Ed Support Targets for Disabled Students

Only two states met 100% goal for IEP transition services, according to an analysis by the Center for American Progress.

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