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Education Department Investigates Dozens of Colleges for Discrimination

The Trump administration is following through on its threat to crack down on colleges’ race-based programs, beginning with a small postgraduate recruitment partnership.

College Applications Continue to Rise

The number of students applying to college rose 4 percent this admission cycle, and applicants submitted 6 percent more applications...
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How the SAT Became a Darling of the Anti-DEI Crowd

The Trump administration’s Dear Colleague letter railed against colleges’ racial diversity initiatives. How did testing policies wind up in the mix?

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A Valentine’s Day Card Without the Love

The Feb. 14 Dear Colleague letter features some questionable assumptions and false equivalences, Jim Jump writes.

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The Future of Apprenticeships Under Trump

Proponents of apprenticeships expect meaningful support for the programs under Trump, though some worry his other policies could have negative effects on the system.

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Transfer Enrollments Continue to Rise

Transfers increased by 4.5 percent this fall, continuing two straight years of post-pandemic recovery. Recent enrollment trends suggest there’s plenty more room to grow.

Wisconsin Court Shuts Down Grants for Minority Students

A Wisconsin state appeals court ruled last week that a state grant program for minority students was unlawful and ordered...
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Wary Colleges Scramble to Meet DEI Deadline

The Education Department gave colleges two weeks to eliminate race-conscious programs. As the deadline approaches, questions remain about what compliance means and how far the Trump administration will go to enforce it.