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Section: Leadership & Policy
Leadership & Policy
Partisan Divide Deepens as Congress Weighs Intervention in University Speech Policies
Rep. Alma Adams, a Democrat from North Carolina, accused opponents of diversity, equity and inclusion of “inconsistency” as they seek to restrict what can be taught on campus but at the same time complain about their own free speech being violated.
April 30, 2026
Leadership & Policy
Leadership Turmoil Continues for Connecticut State Colleges and University As Maduko Steps Down
Maduko's departure marks the second chancellor resignation in 12 months.
April 29, 2026
Latinx
The $4.4 Trillion Opportunity: Why Closing California’s Education Gap is the Ultimate Investment
Hispanic and Latino Californians, who currently hold some of the state’s lowest attainment rates, account for $4.2 trillion of the projected impact alone.
April 28, 2026
Campus Climate
DACA Does Not Shield Registrants From Deportation, a New Ruling Says
The April 24 decision was handed down by an administrative court housed within the Trump administration’s Department of Justice, as opposed to being part of the independent judicial branch of government.
April 27, 2026
HBCUs
Audit Finds "Lack of Controls" at North Carolina A&T Led to $780K in Preferential Payouts
The money came from $5 million in administrative “recovery” funds that were improperly used for student financial aid, the report states.
April 24, 2026
Leadership & Policy
New Deadlines Set for ADA Digital Accessibility as DOJ Cites Technical Challenges
The DOJ says it “overestimated the capabilities (whether staffing or technology) of covered entities to comply with the rule in the time frames provided.”
April 23, 2026
HBCUs
HBCU Researchers Call for 'Data Sovereignty' to Redefine Institutional Success
Noting the often deficit framing of researchers' takes on HBCUs and the populations they serve, presenters at Wednesday's HBCU Research Network Virtual Conference said Black scholars have to be in these spaces where data is being counted and interpreted to realize how they are being measured and legitimized.
April 22, 2026
African-American
Baltimore’s New Leader Eyes Math Proficiency as a Catalyst for Higher Ed Success
Jermaine Dawson’s focus on foundational numeracy could be the key to reducing remediation rates and ensuring more students are actually prepared for the rigors of a college degree.
April 21, 2026
Latest News
Trump Administration Proposes New 'Earnings Premium' Accountability System
Under the newly proposed accountability system, undergraduate programs must demonstrate clear economic value to remain eligible for Pell Grants and federal loans. Public comments on the draft are open through May 20.
April 20, 2026
Institutions
College Enrollment Rises for First Time Since 2012, But Per-Student Funding Hits a Wall
While state and local appropriations hit a record $130.7 billion in 2025, a 3.6% surge in enrollment has stretched resources thin. For the first time since 2012, per-student funding is on the decline — signaling a shift toward fiscal volatility just as institutions prepare to face a demographic cliff.
April 20, 2026
Latest News
Ohio Cuts 90 Degree Programs as States Target 'Low-Value' Credentials
Ohio’s cuts come at a time when colleges and universities across the country are under increased pressure to prove that their programs are paying off for graduates.
April 16, 2026
Leadership & Policy
Judge Extends Reprieve for Private Colleges in Fight Over Trump’s Race-Reporting Mandate
The schools were initially required to submit the data by March 18. The new deadline is April 24.
April 16, 2026
Leadership & Policy
Faculty Unions Challenge Vermont State University's Spending Priorities
A March 2026 letter from faculty and staff union leaders notes that while their full-time staff positions have decreased by 115 positions and unionized faculty positions have decreased by 70 positions, non-union, full-time upper-level administrative positions have grown by 41 percent, or 38 positions.
April 14, 2026
Institutions
The Redirect Ruse: How the Trump Administration Swapped Student Access for One-Time Institutional Checks to HBCUs
While the Trump administration has touted a historic 48% increase in federal funding for HBCUs in 2025, changes to financial aid policies, including new Parent PLUS loan limits, will disproportionately impact these institutions on the backend.
April 9, 2026
Institutions
University of Wisconsin Board of Regents Votes Unanimously to Fire President Jay Rothman
Republican lawmakers called the firing a "partisan hatchet job" and a "retribution" for Rothman’s past compromise with the GOP to axe DEI on campus to preserve state funding.
April 9, 2026
Campus Climate
The Compliance Trap: Boston University and the High Cost of Institutional Neutrality
Boston University President Melissa Gilliam says she is “deeply sorry” for forcing the removal of LGBTQ+ pride flags from campus.
April 8, 2026
Latest News
Higher Ed Leaders Caught in the Crossfire of New Title IX Mandates
Institutions in states with shield laws for LGBTQ+ students are now facing a direct legal conflict with ED’s narrowed definition of sex discrimination, as leaders continue to try to balance student safety with federal guidance.
April 7, 2026
Leadership & Policy
Judge Halts Trump Administration’s ‘Chaotic’ Higher Ed Data Mandate on Race Reporting
In his ruling, U.S. District Court Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV said that while the federal government likely has the legal authority to collect admissions data on applicants' race, the specific rollout was "rushed and chaotic."
April 6, 2026
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