SS Higher Education Trends
‘In the United States, there is no king’: AAUP sues Trump over attacks on DEI
The lawsuit alleges that President Donald Trump's orders overstep his authority, use overly vague language and intend to chill speech he opposes.
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Feb 6, 2025
Expected Trump order on Education Department’s future rattles advocates
Since congressional approval is needed to shut down the agency, experts say the more likely scenario is a combination of budget cuts and restructuring.
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Feb 6, 2025
Pell Grant program projected to end fiscal 2025 with $2.7B deficit
The funding shortfall could eventually threaten recipients’ eligibility or benefits, one student advocacy group warned.
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Feb 6, 2025
Hegseth bars ‘race-based’ admissions goals, DEI curriculum at military academies
The three colleges under the U.S. Department of Defense are also banned from teaching "gender ideology," as defined by recent executive orders.
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Feb 5, 2025