Penn must turn over Jewish employee records to EEOC, judge rules

The agency has requested extensive data — including employee contact information and survey responses — as part of a federal antisemitism probe.

By Laura Spitalniak • April 1, 2026

Higher ed groups urge GSA to rescind anti-DEI certification proposal

The General Services Administration proposed new certification requirements for federal funding recipients like colleges, raising alarms in the sector. 

By Natalie Schwartz • April 1, 2026

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Artificial Intelligence

As AI continues its forward march in education and the workplace, colleges are grapplling with how best to incorporate the emerging technology into admissions, coursework and elsewhere.

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More colleges get delay on submitting new admissions data

A federal judge gave members of two higher education groups until April 14 before they must submit data on their applicants and admits by race and sex.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 31, 2026

DOJ lawsuit dismissed over Minnesota tuition and aid laws for undocumented students

The Trump administration has sued seven states over policies allowing undocumented students to receive in-state tuition at public colleges.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 30, 2026

Kentucky Senate passes bill making it easier to cut faculty

Faculty groups have slammed the measure, which would allow boards to terminate instructors who teach programs with low enrollment or revenue.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 27, 2026

Trump order directs federal contractors to dump DEI — or risk canceled contracts

Agencies must insert a clause by April 25 in their contracts that requires colleges and other partners to abstain from "discriminatory" DEI activities.

By Emilie Shumway , Natalie Schwartz • March 27, 2026

Education Department now has 10 interagency agreements: Here are the details

Supporters say outsourcing will reduce federal bureaucracy. Critics claim it adds confusion to federal grantmaking and technical support services.

By Kara Arundel • March 27, 2026

University of Alabama students sue over suspended magazines

Plaintiffs say the university’s cancellation of two publications over their focus on women and Black audiences violated the First Amendment.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 24, 2026

Inside the ‘minefield’ of Indiana’s intellectual diversity law

The measure aims to promote diverse viewpoints in classrooms. But some experts say it's part of a troubling trend to restrict certain speech in classrooms.

By Danielle McLean • March 24, 2026

DOJ sues Harvard in bid to recoup federal grants, cut off future access

In Friday court filings, the Trump administration again accused the university of failing to protect Jewish and Israeli students from antisemitism and harassment.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 20, 2026

Education Department to shift student loan duties to Treasury

The U.S. Department of Treasury plans to take “operational responsibility” for defaulted loans before eventually managing the entire $1.7 trillion portfolio. 

By Natalie Schwartz • March 19, 2026

Higher ed organizations press Congress to quickly fill Pell funding gaps

Over 60 groups signed a letter to top lawmakers raising concerns about a multi-billion dollar shortfall in fiscal 2026 and beyond for the key student aid program.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 19, 2026

Education Department official warns 2 accreditors over DEI standards

Under Secretary Nicholas Kent raised concerns about the agencies' diversity, equity and inclusion requirements even though they have been suspended.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 18, 2026

Iowa Senate panel blocks anti-DEI bill targeting private colleges

The state Legislature is still weighing a bevy of legislation that could dramatically reshape Iowa's public universities.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 17, 2026

Does requiring professors to post their syllabi threaten free speech?

Some First Amendment experts defended these requirements, but others view them as politically motivated and meant to suppress certain classroom topics.

By David Weisenfeld • March 17, 2026

Federal judge again bumps deadline for new race and sex admissions data

Colleges covered by a lawsuit from 17 attorneys general now have until April 6 to fulfill the U.S. Department of Education's reporting requirements.

By Natalie Schwartz • Updated March 24, 2026

Is the political climate driving students to larger colleges?

Recent survey findings explore whether the political climate is impacting college selection, including the size of institution they want to attend.

By Ricardo Azziz • March 16, 2026

Former Indian River State College CFO files whistleblower retaliation, defamation suit

Marvin Pyles alleged he was unfairly terminated after uncovering millions in financial mismanagement. He is seeking reinstatement and backpay.

By Grace Noto • March 16, 2026

Iowa House passes bills to dramatically shift operations at public universities

Majority votes from the state's conservative lawmakers advanced legislation that would significantly reshape how Iowa colleges can operate.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 13, 2026

3 insights into the 17-state lawsuit over admissions data requirements

A coalition of attorneys general sued the U.S. Department of Education over its effort to collect applicant and student data broken down by race and sex. 

By Natalie Schwartz • March 12, 2026

Trump’s anti-DEI orders stand for now, but future challenges can’t be ruled out

Experts say the White House is emboldened to act “aggressively,” making it important for employers to audit their diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

By Ryan Golden • March 12, 2026

Virginia lawmakers weigh changes to academic freedom, governing boards

Both chambers of the statehouse have passed versions of a bill designed to strengthen shared governance. Now, they need to agree on the details.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 11, 2026

GSA plan would ban DEI for all federal funding recipients — including colleges

The General Services Administration proposal comes after a similar policy from the U.S. Department of Education was blocked in courts.

By Naaz Modan • March 11, 2026

Cal State sues Trump administration over Title IX funding threats

The administration is threatening San José State University's funding over a transgender student-athlete's previous participation in women's sports.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 10, 2026

Key federal education data collections under review in IES overhaul

An internal document recommended "six big shifts" for the Institute for Education Sciences, which was gutted by layoffs a year ago.

By Naaz Modan • March 10, 2026