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kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · 2d

The University of Missouri president is beloved by many of the most powerful people in Missouri. But his leadership, now eight years and counting, is a lesson in tradeoffs.

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Mizzou’s President Has Succeeded by Staying Out of Trouble

The University of Missouri leader turned around its reputation, bolstered state funding and enrollment, and restored the faculty trust. But his tight-lipped management style has its critics.

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Katie Mangan @katiemangan.bsky.social · Jul 31

When George Mason's president came under attack by the Trump administration, he did what few embattled presidents dared; he spoke out and defended his actions. On Friday, he may learn whether publicly challenging the government's narrative helped or hurt him. www.chronicle.com/article/greg...

White House Tightens Screws on George Mason President, Faculty Leaders

The president of George Mason — and faculty leaders — may be punished for defending university policies.

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Ryan Quinn @ryanequinn.bsky.social · Jul 22

UNC Greensboro has abandoned institutional neutrality (and it's metal)

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kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · Jul 15

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The Chronicle of Higher Education Names Brad Wolverton as Editor

He becomes the 10th person to lead the nation’s largest independent newsroom focused on colleges and universities.

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kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · Jul 3

There’s no winning when you’re being punished for following the rules at the time. New from me: www.chronicle.com/article/trum...

Trump’s Campaign Against Trans Students Is Punishing Colleges for Following the Rules

The U. of Pennsylvania appeared to be complying with federal law when it allowed a transgender swimmer to compete more than three years ago. That didn’t stop funding cuts.

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kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · Jul 2

“These are very unpredictable times,” said one professor, “and all I can say is I think Jim Ryan is the kind of person you would like to have in your university helping to navigate them." From me and @emmajanepettit.bsky.social: www.chronicle.com/article/the-...

UVa Became an Unexpected Trump Target. Now What?

In Charlottesville and across higher ed, people are wondering what’s in store if strong-arming presidential resignations is in the cards.

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Sarah Brown @brownepoints.bsky.social · Jun 27

The Trump administration said the departure of James E. Ryan, UVa's president, was necessary to resolve a federal investigation into the university's DEI programs. By @shenandoahkate.bsky.social:

University of Virginia President Reportedly Resigns Under Pressure From Trump Administration

The sudden move followed a reported demand by federal officials that James E. Ryan resign in order to resolve a Department of Justice investigation into diversity, equity, and inclusion on the campus.

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kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · May 21

A crackdown on DEI at the University of Virginia shows how messy and complicated it can be to prove that DEI has been eliminated, especially when the college’s basic diversity ideals haven’t changed.

New, from me and @katiemangan.bsky.social:

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How UVa Alums Put DEI — and a President — in the Justice Dept.’s Crosshairs

The university’s board has ordered a sweeping walkback of ambitious diversity programs. But conservative critics say DEI lives on — and they blame President James E. Ryan.

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kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · Jun 2

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kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · Jun 2

"It's important to me to reclaim some of these concepts," said @beidelson.bsky.social. "Title VI is a real law, and it has real demands, and here's what they are, and they're markedly different than anything the administration is claiming." www.chronicle.com/article/why-...

Why Anti-Jewish Discrimination on Campuses Might Not Violate Title VI

Trump’s campaign against higher ed relies on the idea that antisemitism and anti-Zionist discrimination violates federal civil-rights law. That’s not always true, two professors say.

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kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · May 21

A crackdown on DEI at the University of Virginia shows how messy and complicated it can be to prove that DEI has been eliminated, especially when the college’s basic diversity ideals haven’t changed.

New, from me and @katiemangan.bsky.social:

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How UVa Alums Put DEI — and a President — in the Justice Dept.’s Crosshairs

The university’s board has ordered a sweeping walkback of ambitious diversity programs. But conservative critics say DEI lives on — and they blame President James E. Ryan.

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kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · May 8

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Under Republicans’ Scrutiny, College Presidents Apologize for Their Handling of Campus Antisemitism

Wednesday’s congressional hearing marked yet another expansion of efforts to put higher ed under pressure.

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kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · Apr 30

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After Feds Warn U. of Virginia It Is Moving Too Slowly, Board Quickly Rescinds DEI Goal

It’s “pushed into every nook and cranny of life,” a conservative alumni group said.

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kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · Apr 29

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Harvard Releases Reports on Campus Climate

Both antisemitism and Islamophobia are problems, they say. They differ on solutions.

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kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · Apr 23

VALUABLE RESOURCE ALERT 🚨: The Chronicle continues to track developments in the Trump administration's agenda for higher education. Check it out here: www.chronicle.com/article/trac...

Some International Students Are Temporarily Blocked From Deportation

The federal government is reshaping its relationship with the nation’s colleges. Here’s the latest.

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kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · Apr 19

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As Trump’s Cuts Loom Large, Colleges Are Under Pressure to Punish Anti-Israel Speech

Some students and lawyers say a new campus bureaucracy enforcing Title VI is doling out unfair punishments and quashing pro-Palestinian views.

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kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · Apr 16

A look at New College of Florida, two years post-takeover, by Emma Pettit. www.chronicle.com/article/the-...

The College That Conservatives Took Over

The overhaul of New College of Florida stoked fear on the left and excitement on the right. Two years in, what’s really changed?

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Chronicle of Higher Education @chronicle.com · Apr 15

Harvard University’s decision to publicly defend itself could mark a turning point in the Trump administration's sparring match with the sector. chroni.cl/4iiYtAj

As Trump Freezes Billions in Funding, Harvard Steels Itself for a Fight

President Alan M. Garber said on Monday that he would not comply with demands from Trump’s antisemitism task force, which quickly responded by pausing dozens of grants and contracts.

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Chronicle of Higher Education @chronicle.com · Apr 14

Harvard University will not change its policies and practices in response to a fresh round of demands from the Trump administration. chroni.cl/42svwvQ

Harvard’s President Says the University Will Not Comply With Trump’s Demands

As a sparring match continues between major research universities and the Trump administration, Alan M. Garber’s letter represents an attempt to punch back.

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kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · Apr 10

The Education Dept. Wants to End DEI. Does It Have the Staff? by @jasperjsmith.bsky.social www.chronicle.com/article/ed-d...

The Education Dept. Wants to End DEI. Does It Have the Staff?

Watchdogs expect longer delays on their complaints.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Apr 10

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will begin screening immigrants’ social media accounts for antisemitic content as grounds to deny visa and green-card applications, the agency announced — a move that immigration law and free-speech experts condemn as an alarming federal overstep.

U.S. will monitor immigrants’ social media for ‘antisemitic activity’

Homeland Security said such activity would be grounds to deny visa and green-card applications, alarming free-speech and immigration experts.

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Stephanie M. Lee @stephaniemlee.bsky.social · Apr 9

the @chronicle.com has launched what is going to be a tremendously useful tool: a tracker of the Trump administration's activities affecting higher ed, particularly in the areas of civil rights, research, policy, and immigration. check it out: www.chronicle.com/article/trac...

Tracking Trump’s Higher-Ed Agenda

The federal government is reshaping its relationship with the nation’s colleges. Use our new tracker to keep up with the latest.

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kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · Apr 9

The Chronicle just launched a tracker of the Trump administration's higher-education moves here. I'm excited to be a part of this project. Check it out! www.chronicle.com/article/trac...

Tracking Trump’s Higher-Ed Agenda

The federal government is reshaping its relationship with the nation’s colleges. Use our new tracker to keep up with the latest.

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kate hidalgo bellows @shenandoahkate.bsky.social · Apr 7

I am biased, but I think this is fascinating. A law-firm report assessing UVA's threat-assessment protocols suggested administrators have more discretion in student discipline, and the university has basically said it's not going to take power away from students www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2025...

U.Va. remains committed to student self-governance despite critical Nov. 13 report

The main critique of student self-governance in the report is the idea that Honor and UJC are slow-moving bodies with long case processing times — and that the UJC is not taken seriously by students.

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