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Obama Urges Universities to Defend Academic Integrity Against Trump Administration Challenges

Obama Urges Universities to Defend Academic Integrity Against Trump Administration Challenges

Former President Barack Obama recently spoke at Hamilton College, urging universities to resist federal pressure that could threaten their academic ... Read more

Columbia University Faculty Rally Against Trump Officials as Administration Makes Key Concessions

Columbia University Faculty Rally Against Trump Officials as Administration Makes Key Concessions

The Trump administration recently acknowledged steps taken by Columbia University to address concerns about antisemitism on campus. This response comes ... Read more

45 Schools Face Federal Scrutiny Over Minor Diversity Initiative: What You Need to Know

45 Schools Face Federal Scrutiny Over Minor Diversity Initiative: What You Need to Know

On Friday, the federal government targeted a program called the Ph.D. Project, along with 45 graduate schools across the U.S., ... Read more

Democratic Attorneys General Take Action: Lawsuit Challenges Cuts to Education Department Funding

Democratic Attorneys General Take Action: Lawsuit Challenges Cuts to Education Department Funding

A group of 21 Democratic attorneys general has taken action against the Trump administration, filing a lawsuit just two days ... Read more

Trump Administration Alerts 60 Colleges About Potential Antisemitism Penalties: What You Need to Know

Trump Administration Alerts 60 Colleges About Potential Antisemitism Penalties: What You Need to Know

Recently, the Trump administration put 60 universities on notice about potential penalties linked to antisemitism on their campuses. This warning ... Read more

Trump Withdraws 0 Million from Columbia: Are Other Universities at Risk?

Trump Withdraws $400 Million from Columbia: Are Other Universities at Risk?

The Trump administration’s sudden decision to cut $400 million in federal funding from Columbia University has raised concerns at other ... Read more

Unpacking the GOP’s Push to Dismantle the Education Department: Motivations and Implications for Students

Unpacking the GOP’s Push to Dismantle the Education Department: Motivations and Implications for Students

In 1980, just two months after the Education Department opened, Republicans called for its closure. Now, over forty years later, ... Read more