Mark Welsh resigned Thursday after state lawmakers accused the university of pushing “leftist DEI and transgender indoctrination” on his watch.
By Josh Moody
19 September
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.
Universities are making exceptions to institutional neutrality policies to issue statements on Charlie Kirk’s death as some take aggressive action against some faculty remarks.
By Josh Moody
17 September
By Kathryn Palmer
16 September
The disruptions in TRIO funding have caused some programs to lay off or furlough staff. The Education Department says it will issue grant awards by Sept. 30.
Trump administration officials call the programs unconstitutional. But advocates argue they improve the quality of education for all students who enroll.
By Sara Weissman
11 September
Kirk was a driving force behind the modern conservative movement on college campuses. Utah’s governor called his death “a political assassination.”
By Ryan Quinn
10 September
Colleges credit popular health sciences programs, increased dual enrollment, stepped-up retention efforts, new graduate programs and more for their record enrollments this fall.
As microcredentials proliferate and attract millions of students, some accreditors are ready to launch quality checks for alternative credential providers.