The under secretary of education said that as “anonymous and false incidents have become more prevalent across the nation, we hope this guidance will help inform institutional responses…
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Federal Agencies Investigate Duke University and the University of North Dakota Over Foreign Funding
The Defense Department previously notified Duke of errors in funding designations that violate the Higher Education Act of 1965. The Departments of State and Education announced investigations into…
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DOJ Announces Agreements with NYU and UPMC to End Pediatric Transgender Treatments
The universities’ hospitals and medical center agree to resolve potential violations of federal law regarding puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for minors. The Department of Justice announced that…
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Education Department Updates Literacy Program Funding Policy
Concerns over students’ reading comprehension and literacy have caused the department to adjust Fiscal Year 2027 plans. The Department of Education has announced a plan to improve students’…
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Education and Justice Departments Find U.C. Berkeley Law School Engaged in Discrimination
Federal officials determined that the law school discrimintated against white and Asian students in the admissions The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division (DOJ) and the Department of Education…
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HHS Invests in Medical Residency Expansion in Rural and Tribal Communities
$750,000 awarded to support program development. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has granted $11.2 million in developmental healthcare support. In rural and…
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ABA Repeals DEI Rule After Education Department Proposes Accreditation Overhaul
Under Secretary Kent said, “The antiquated accreditation system has contributed to inflated tuition, administrative bloat, and ideology-driven mandates on college campuses.“ The American Bar Association (ABA) council that…
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The under secretary stated that the proposed changes seek to “restore confidence in our accreditation system.” The Department of Education issued a proposed rule that would revamp America’s…
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First Lady’s Fostering the Future Initiative Receives Scholarship Donations from Private Sector
IndyCar and Fox Corporation donate funding for university scholarships for foster children. First Lady Melania Trump spoke at the announcement of IndyCar and Fox Corporation providing a donation…
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DHS Sued Over Removal of Student Visa “Duration of Status”
Secretary Mullin explained the change as an attempt to protect national security and prevent immigration fraud. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been sued by a coalition…
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