Leadership & Policy | Diverse: Issues In Higher Education

Senate Confirms Nicholas Kent as Under Secretary of Education

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:58:50 -0500

Former Virginia deputy secretary will oversee federal student aid and postsecondary education reforms.

Trump Administration's Federal Funding Cuts Hit 600+ Colleges Nationwide, Analysis Shows

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:58:03 -0500

The cuts have affected institutions in both Republican- and Democrat-governed states at similar rates relative to their student populations, suggesting the impact transcends political boundaries.

Louisiana Joins Southern States in Alternative Accreditation Initiative

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:55:20 -0500

The new commission is currently seeking expedited approval from the U.S. Department of Education to serve as an official accreditor responsible for maintaining quality standards at colleges and universities.

Sanders Introduces Bill Requiring $60,000 Minimum Salary for All Public School Teachers

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:35:00 -0500

The legislation comes as schools nationwide face unprecedented staffing shortages, with nearly 200,000 teaching positions either vacant or filled by underqualified educators.

NEA Executive Committee Reverses Member Vote to Boycott ADL Educational Materials

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 17:11:08 -0500

Decision to maintain ties with Anti-Defamation League follows an outcry from Jewish organizations over the impact on antisemitism education.

Senator Murray Blocks Trump Education Nominee as Funding Crisis Deepens

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:30:23 -0500

Democratic senator forces Department of Education nominee through committee process amid ongoing $7 billion funding freeze.

Teachers' Union Under Fire as Members Vote to Cut ADL Ties

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:30:00 -0500

The proposal would prohibit the nation's largest teachers' union from using ADL materials on antisemitism and Holocaust education or promoting ADL statistics and programs.

House Democrats Demand Release of $7 Billion in Withheld Education Funding

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:43:41 -0500

150 lawmakers call Trump administration's funding freeze "illegal," citing immediate impact on schools and families.

Supreme Court Ruling Clears Path for Trump’s Education Department Layoffs

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:13:53 -0500

The decision pauses a previous injunction from a U.S. District who had temporarily blocked the layoffs.

Department of Education Blocks Undocumented Students from Career and Technical Programs

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:19:34 -0500

The policy change affects access to dual enrollment programs, postsecondary career and technical education, and adult education programs.

Education Research Groups Urge ED to Finalize Civil Rights Data Collection

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:27:24 -0500

Eleven organizations warn of 'critically short' timeline for essential equity data gathering.

Higher Education Leaders Decry Passage of Trump's Reconciliation Bill as "Devastating" for Students and Institutions

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:54:58 -0500

Advocacy groups warn of deep cuts to student aid and safety net programs that will disproportionately harm low-income students.

Dr. Tyson Brown Named Director of the Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity at Duke University

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:42:00 -0500

Dr. Tyson Brown, professor of sociology and associate professor in medicine at Duke University, has been named director of the Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity at Duke University.

Trump Administration Finds that Harvard Failed to Protect Jewish Students

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:17:15 -0500

Harvard University has failed to protect Jewish students from harassment and is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a Trump administration investigation finds.

University of Virginia President James Ryan Resigns Under Pressure from Justice Department over DEI

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:38:30 -0500

University of Virginia President James Ryan has resigned under pressure from the U.S. Justice Department over UVA's DEI practices, according to numerous news reports. Ryan has led UVA since 2018.

Report: U.S. Faces Annual 712,000 Middle-Skills Credential Shortage

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:00:00 -0500

The U.S. must produce an additional 712,000 certificates and associate's degrees to address critical shortages in credentials that lead to high-paying middle-skills jobs.

Florida Board of Governors Confirms Marva Johnson as FAMU President

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 19:27:59 -0500

The Florida Board of Governors voted unanimously on June 18 to confirm Marva Johnson as president of FAMU despite opposition from some FAMU stakeholders.

Dr. Karen A. Stout to Step Down as Achieving the Dream President and CEO

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:12:17 -0500

Achieving the Dream announced that Dr. Karen A. Stout, its president and CEO, will be stepping down effective June 30, 2026. Stout has led Achieving the Dream since 2015.

Legacy of Innovation and Equity

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:33:01 -0500

Dr. Tuajuanda Jordan, St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s seventh president and the first Black woman to hold the title, has led St. Mary's College for 11 years.

Harvard Medical School Faces Backlash Over Latest DEI Office Renaming

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:49:01 -0500

Harvard Medical School's decision to rename its Diversity, Inclusion and Community Partnership office has sparked significant reaction.

California Community College Leader Urges Funding for Black-Serving Institutions Grant Program After Bill Stalls

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:15:33 -0500

Compton College president requests trailer bill language and budget allocation following legislative setback.

AASCU Selects 26 Higher Education Leaders for 2025 Millennium Leadership Initiative Cohort

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:21:57 -0500

The cohort begins programming June 11-14 in Washington, D.C., marking the 26th iteration of the initiative that has produced 166 college and university presidents and chancellors since its 1999 launch.

Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Restore Subsidized Graduate Student Loans

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:10:07 -0500

Legislation aims to address affordability crisis that disproportionately impacts students from low-income communities.

Federal Court Orders Reinstatement of Southern Education Foundation Grant After DEI Controversy

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:32:06 -0500

Historic civil rights organization wins preliminary injunction against Education Department.

Federal Funding Cuts Devastate Academic Public Health Programs

Fri, 30 May 2025 08:32:00 -0500

New report reveals widespread job losses and economic damage totaling billions.