ABA faces DOJ wrath over law school diversity requirements

"Any requirement that law schools demonstrate 'a commitment to diversity' is deeply problematic," said Attorney General Pam Bondi.

‘SEND HELP!’: 59% of students face insecurities around needs like food and housing

Among students who stopped-out or are in danger of doing so, 79% cited basic needs insecurities and financial challenges, the Hope Center found.

Trump administration cancels $400M of Columbia’s grants and contracts amid antisemitism probe

The cancellation comes only four days after the probe into the Ivy League institution was announced. 

Updated March 7, 2025

Saint Augustine’s University loses appeal to keep accreditation

Officials at the historically Black college are now contesting the decision to strip its accreditation via arbitration — a process it's been through before.

DOL files fresh appeal of a Texas decision vacating its new overtime rule

It’s now the second such filing by the agency with the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

New Jersey City University pursues merger with Kean University

The public institution has made several moves to claw back from a financial emergency nearly three years ago. 

‘Stay of execution’: Where’s Trump’s order to shut down Education Department?

While an executive order didn't come down as expected Thursday, the education community is bracing for more cuts to key department resources.

‘Perplexing and distressing’: Johns Hopkins warns of budget cuts amid Trump-era funding chaos

The institution is grappling with the “unexpected stoppage” of $800 million in funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln to cut $5M from budget, extend hiring freeze

The public land-grant institution cited uncertainty around the future of both federal and state funding.

NEA, ACLU challenge Education Department’s DEI letter

Despite the department's attempt to clarify the original directive, education and civil rights organizations are pushing forward with their lawsuits.

Trump administration launches review of Columbia University’s grants and contracts

The Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism is probing the institution’s funding over allegations it hasn’t protected Jewish students from harassment. 

Lumina sets new postsecondary attainment goal with focus on college ROI

The influential nonprofit wants 75% of U.S. adults to have a postsecondary degree or credential that leads to “economic prosperity” by 2040.

Education Department sued over cuts to teacher training grants

Three teacher preparation groups allege that the agency’s recent termination of three federal grant programs approved by Congress is unlawful.

Updated March 19, 2025

Transfer enrollment ticked up 4.4% in the fall, report finds

Previously stopped-out students starting at new institutions made up a majority of transfers, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found.

McMahon confirmed as education secretary

Linda McMahon says she will end federal bureaucracy at the U.S. Department of Education but did not commit to closing the agency.

Education Department Q&A clarifies DEI restrictions

The agency's new document appeared to ease some of the strictest aspects of its February letter taking aim at colleges' diversity initiatives.

University of Findlay calls off merger with Bluffton University

The larger of the two Christian institutions iced the plan to combine, citing time, expense and the complexity of maintaining separate athletics programs.

Arizona bill to cut off state funding over college DEI courses gains traction

If signed into law, faculty at the state's public colleges would not be able to teach about subjects like antiracism and unconscious bias.

A surge of DEI cuts hits colleges across the US

Some colleges, like Ohio State University, are reversing their stances on diversity efforts as federal and state policymakers ratchet up the pressure.

‘Inaccurate and misleading’: Democrat AGs push back against Trump’s DEI executive order

Sixteen AGs issued guidance for private employers regarding a recent executive order targeting diversity efforts at colleges and other organizations. 

Penn State will close some campuses amid enrollment decline, president says

Neeli Bendapudi said the university will review a dozen of its commonwealth campuses to determine which will stay open and which will close.

AFT sues Education Department over anti-DEI guidance

The union alleged that the agency's recent guidance barring colleges from considering race in any of their programs and policies is unconstitutional.

Liberty University must face former trans worker’s discrimination claim, judge rules

"Religious institutions cannot discriminate on the basis of sex, even if motivated by religion," the judge wrote.

Why the University of Texas System is offering microcredentials to students — for free

The public network is providing access to Coursera’s Career Academy, which includes professional certificates from companies like Microsoft and Google. 

Democratic leaders demand details on DOGE access to Education Department

The lawmakers want details, including who in the Elon Musk-led agency has access to sensitive data and the steps taken to protect that information.