SS Higher Education Trends
Education Department launches probes into over 50 colleges after anti-DEI guidance
The new investigations are part of the agency’s aggressive tactics to carry out President Donald Trump’s higher education policy priorities.
By SS
Mar 16, 2025
Kentucky lawmakers vote to ban DEI spending at public colleges
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear is unlikely to sign the bill, but Republican lawmakers hold a veto-proof supermajority in the Legislature.
By SS
Mar 14, 2025
Trump administration silent on Muslim students’ civil rights
While this Education Department has taken strong action on antisemitism, its directives to date have not mentioned Islamophobia.
By SS
Mar 14, 2025
USDA restores funding to University of Maine System
In an about-face, the agency resumed payments after Sen. Susan Collins spoke with Trump administration officials.
By SS
Mar 14, 2025