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The Agenda Behind Accreditation ‘Reform’
Accreditation does need reform, but the Trump administration seeks to weaponize it to push an impoverished vision for higher ed, Jeremy D. Penn writes.
Western Accreditor Pauses DEI Standards
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges’ Senior College and University Commission has launched a review into its diversity, equity...
McMahon Sharpens Tone on Accreditation
Education Secretary Linda McMahon argued this week that accreditors wield too much power. But some statements raise questions about her understanding of accreditation.
Bastyr Plans to Sell Campus
Cash-strapped Bastyr University is selling its campus in Washington State in an effort to stabilize its shaky finances, which landed...
Law School Accreditor to Delay Enforcement of DEI Rule
Under pressure from the Trump administration, the American Bar Association’s accreditation arm is poised to suspend its diversity and inclusion...
Southern Accreditor Names New President
The leader of the Southern Regional Education Board will take over as president of the Southern Association of Colleges and...
ED Announces Further Changes to Accreditation
A Dear Colleague letter issued by the Department of Education announced changes that will make it easier to switch between accreditors and an expedited review process for doing so.
Accreditors Sound Off on Executive Order
The Trump administration aims to overhaul accreditation. Agencies say they are willing to work with the federal government on reforms, but Trump’s claims are misleading.