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Leadership & Policy

Association Names Participants in Inaugural Department Chair Leadership Institute

The American Association of State Colleges and Universities has announced its selection of 36 higher education professionals for the inaugural cohort of its Department Chair Leadership Institute.

Leadership & Policy

Oden Assumes Historic Appointment at Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Racquel Oden has been appointed Board Chair of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Board of Directors.

Leadership & Policy

Former Congresswoman from Texas Dies on Eve of New Year

Former U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas died Sunday, December 31, 2023.

Leadership & Policy

Trade Commission Sues Grand Canyon University for Deceptive Advertising

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Grand Canyon University for deceptive advertising, illegal telemarketing, and misrepresenting the school as a nonprofit institution.

Students

ED Gives $44.5M to 22 Colleges and Universities to Strengthen Support and Career Pathways for Rural Community Students

The Biden-Harris Education Department is giving $44.5 million in grants to 22 colleges and universities to improve enrollment, persistence, and completion for students in rural communities.

Leadership & Policy

Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents Double Back to Approve Republican Funding Deal, Agrees to Cut Diversity Efforts

The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents has voted 11-6 to approve a deal with Republicans, freeing up funding in exchange for agreeing to diminish diversity efforts.

Leadership & Policy

New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education Dr. Brian Bridges Appointed Member of IHEP Board of Directors

New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education Dr. Brian K. Bridges has joined IHEP's Board of Directors.

Leadership & Policy

Oklahoma Governor Signs Order to 'End' DEI Offices

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed an executive order prohibiting state agencies, colleges, and universities from using state funds to support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Institutions

Association Leader: Censorship in Academia Will Not Defeat Antisemitism

Attempts to clamp down on free expression do little to combat antisemitism or other unacceptable forms of hate and prejudice, according to the leader of the American Association of University Professors.

Leadership & Policy

Universities of Wisconsin Regents Reject Deal to Cut Diversity Efforts

The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents rejected a deal that the school system had made with state Republicans to halt UW diversity efforts in exchange for funding and employee raises.

Campus Climate

Report: Florida's Attacks on DEI Risk Harming Higher Ed and Democracy

Florida’s attacks on DEI and “woke” disciplines shows disregard for academic standards of governance and academic freedom.

Leadership & Policy

Biden-Harris Administration to Hold Third Negotiated Rulemaking Session on Student Debt Relief

The U.S. Department of Education released an updated copy of proposed regulatory text in its pursuit towards student debt relief.

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