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Trump Tells Agencies to Plan for ‘Large-Scale Reductions in Force’

The Trump administration on Wednesday ordered federal agencies to start preparing for “large-scale reductions in force,” the latest step in...
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As Colleges Face Funding Threat, Accreditors Offer Flexibility

Accreditors are relaxing enforcement of DEI standards as colleges grasp for answers on what unclear Trump administration directives targeting DEI mean.

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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.

UConn Faculty Member Charged With Larceny

A University of Connecticut faculty member has been charged with first-degree larceny after allegedly using more than $58,000 of university...

Woman Admits Stealing $5M From Ed Department Via Fake Students

A North Carolina woman will face up to 20 years in prison after admitting that she scammed the Department of...
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How to Teach About VR in VR

A professor at Michigan State University teaches two courses in a virtual reality setting, allowing for focused discussions and learning in a new and engaging environment.

The Pros and Cons of AI in Higher Education

How should universities manage the rapid uptake of artificial intelligence across all aspects of higher education? We talk to three experts about AI’s impact on teaching, governance and the environment.

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Trump Is Targeting DEI in Higher Ed. But What Does He Mean?

Colleges are supposed to comply with the administration’s recent guidance by the end of the week. But it’s hard to tell which activities the White House actually opposes.