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Representative Burgess Owens, a Black man wearing a blue suit, and Representative Suzanne Bonamici, a white woman wearing a blue blazer, both speak at microphones.

Democrats Make Their Case for DEI

A Republican described diversity, equity and inclusion offices as a “cancer.” Democrats pushed back, calling their understanding of the concept flawed.

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Colleges, Education Department at Odds Over Inclusive Access Changes

The department is sticking by its plan to prohibit colleges from automatically billing students for course materials despite strong opposition from publishers and university leaders.

Mississippi University Closure Bill Dies, but Similar One Emerges

A Mississippi bill that would close three unidentified state colleges or universities essentially died in a state Senate committee Monday...
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Debating the State Role in Replacing Federal Pandemic Relief

Should state budgets fill the gap left by COVID relief funds? Higher ed officials and lawmakers in Connecticut disagree. 

‘New Communism’ Group Disrupts Yale Professor’s Class

A group that advocates for the “new communism” disrupted a Yale University professor’s class Thursday. Nonstudent members of the Revolutionary...
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Untangling the Bungled FAFSA Launch

Politics, priorities and a set of unforced errors unraveled the Education Department’s best-laid plans for a federal aid overhaul. Critics say they should have seen it coming.

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona stands at a podium. A blurred-out image of the White House seal is in the background.

U.S. Wants to Let States Enforce Their Own Regulations for Online Education

As the Biden administration eyes regulatory changes aimed at improving consumer protections for students, institutions worry about unintended consequences.

A photo illustration of Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro, a light-skinned man wearing glasses and a suit, and his plan for consolidation.

Governors Push Consolidation in Pennsylvania, Oklahoma

Pennsylvania and Oklahoma are the latest states where governors are considering sweeping changes to public higher education systems.