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Texas A&M President Steps Down Under Pressure
Mark Welsh resigned Thursday after state lawmakers accused the university of pushing “leftist DEI and transgender indoctrination” on his watch.
NEH Says $10.4M Grant Will Help Combat Antisemitism
The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded a nonprofit focused on the study of Jewish culture $10.4 million to...
Texas Governor Targets Students Who Allegedly Mocked Kirk’s Death
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.
Berkeley Releases 160 Names, Complies With U.S. Investigation
The University of California, Berkeley, told about 160 faculty, staff and students on Sept. 4 that their names appeared in...
Survey: Most College Presidents Worried About New Federal Policies
Nearly three-quarters of college presidents are “extremely concerned” about the implications of the Trump administration and Congress’s new federal policy...
After Kirk’s Death, Some Conservatives Blame Higher Ed for Political Violence
The president and his allies are accusing the “radical left” of “terrorism,” blaming unnamed organizations. Some conservatives are condemning universities.
Education Department Reallocates MSI Funding to HBCUs, Tribal Colleges
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
Penn State University will close its public broadcasting station, WPSU, in June 2026 due to financial challenges, The Centre Daily...