SS Higher Education Trends
This week in 5 numbers: Education Department opens probes into over 50 colleges
We’re rounding up recent stories, from the agency launching new investigations to a court ruling lifting an injunction against orders targeting diversity efforts.
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Mar 22, 2025
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear vetoes bill to ban DEI at public colleges
Civil rights groups in the state celebrated the move, but Republicans are expected to override the governor's decision next week.
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Mar 22, 2025
‘Turbulence’ and ‘confusion’: Groups raise alarm over Trump’s push to kill the Education Department
Opponents of the effort to dismantle the agency worry the executive order will disrupt critical services, such as federal financial aid.
By SS
Mar 22, 2025
Moody’s turns negative on higher ed’s financial outlook amid Trump cuts
Federal policy changes like layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education and funding reductions create major new risks for the sector, analysts said.
By SS
Mar 21, 2025