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Faculty Academic Freedom

Ahead of Midterms, Faculty Report Self-Censoring on DEI, Politics

Also in Inside Higher Ed’s latest faculty survey, professors report that AI has eroded their confidence in the authenticity of students’ work and damaged trust.

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Quick Takes

U of Kentucky Says Humanist Admin Exempt From AI

A University of Kentucky employee has received a religious exemption from having to use artificial intelligence tools to do his...

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Quick Takes

Borrowers Accuse ED of Mismanaging Public Service Loan Forgiveness

A class action lawsuit was filed Friday on behalf of more than 90,000 public servants who argue the Trump administration...

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Quick Takes

Colorado State President to Step Down

The president of Colorado State University, Amy Parsons, announced last week that she will step down from her post at...

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Government

Colleges Prepare for Credit Transfer Regulations

While some colleges are already working to improve transfer policies and accepting more credits, Trump’s new standards likely will accelerate reforms.

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Trump Finalizes Accreditation Overhaul, Raising Concerns of Politicized Oversight

President Trump’s long-standing promise to overhaul college accreditation was fulfilled Thursday as the Education Department finalized regulations that include new...

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Government Student Aid Policy

DOJ Makes Arrests in FAFSA ‘Ghost Student’ Scheme

One of the individuals arrested was allegedly linked to more than 300 fraudulent student accounts and received more than $1 million over five years.

City University of New York and LaGuardia Community College leaders joined elected officials, students and community partners for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the Office of Immigrant Student Empowerment.

Student Success The College Experience

LaGuardia Creates Hub for Immigrant Students

Amid growing immigration enforcement concerns, the New York City community college has opened an office connecting students with legal, financial and academic resources.