Judge Halts Trumps Race Data Push on Colleges
#AffirmativeAction #HigherEducationA federal judge halted Trump's order requiring colleges to prove they don't consider race in admissions. The judge called the data demand "rushed and chaotic," siding with states that sued over privacy and procedural concerns. read more
Epstein Campus Ties Spark Outrage and Reviews
#EpsteinFiles #HigherEducationReleased Epstein files reveal deep ties between the disgraced financier and major US universities, prompting faculty reviews, donor investigations, and campus outrage. Institutions like Barnard and Columbia face pressure to address associations deemed antithetical to their values. read more
Epstein Fallout Hits US Universities
#EpsteinFiles #HigherEducationUS universities are taking action against faculty named in Epstein documents, including reviews and closures. The Guardian seeks student and staff accounts of the fallout and institutional responses on their campuses. read more
"Challenging the Elitist Narrative: Role of Higher Education in Social Mobility"
#HigherEducation #SocialMobilityHigher education institutions, despised by the Trump administration, combat social barriers by promoting social mobility. Attacks on them are oddly framed in anti-elitism despite their pivotal role in breaking down social hierarchies. read more
Lawsuit Filed Against Trump Over Elimination of DEI Positions
#HigherEducation #DiversityInclusionLawsuitHigher education groups, professors, and organizations sue the Trump administration over executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion positions, stating the orders violate the Constitution. Lawsuit aims to prevent further erosion of equity-based programs on college campuses. read more