Politics & Elections

Texas A&M President Steps Down Under Pressure

Josh Moody — Thu, 09/18/2025 - 09:00 PM

Mark Welsh resigned Thursday after state lawmakers accused the university of pushing “leftist DEI and transgender indoctrination” on his watch.

Texas Governor Targets Students Who Allegedly Mocked Kirk’s Death

Ryan Quinn — Thu, 09/18/2025 - 03:00 AM

Republican Greg Abbott called online for Texas State to expel a student. He says it did, raising further alarm from higher ed observers about the conservative crackdown on people denigrating the slain activist.

NEH Says $10.4M Grant Will Help Combat Antisemitism

Kathryn Palmer — Thu, 09/18/2025 - 03:00 AM

After Kirk’s Death, Some Conservatives Blame Higher Ed for Political Violence

Ryan Quinn — Tue, 09/16/2025 - 03:00 AM

The president and his allies are accusing the “radical left” of “terrorism,” blaming unnamed organizations. Some conservatives are condemning universities.

Survey: Most College Presidents Worried About New Federal Policies

Kathryn Palmer — Tue, 09/16/2025 - 03:00 AM

Berkeley Releases 160 Names, Complies With U.S. Investigation

Kathryn Palmer — Tue, 09/16/2025 - 03:00 AM

Education Department Reallocates MSI Funding to HBCUs, Tribal Colleges

Sara Weissman — Mon, 09/15/2025 - 06:10 PM

Some HBCU advocates say their colleges are more deserving of the money than other minority-serving institutions. Others have more mixed feelings.

Penn State to Close NPR, PBS Affiliate Station WPSU

Ashley Mowreader — Mon, 09/15/2025 - 03:00 AM

State Dept. Threatens Visa Status of Foreigners Who ‘Make Light’ of Kirk’s Death

Ashley Mowreader — Mon, 09/15/2025 - 03:00 AM

Lutnick: Trump Wants Harvard to Build Vocational School as Part of Settlement

Kathryn Palmer — Fri, 09/12/2025 - 03:00 AM