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James S. Murphy @jamessmurphy.bsky.social · 17h

Non-reporters of race went up at a majority of these institutions, but at USC and Smith the numbers dropped significantly. This continues to be a befuddling data point.

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James S. Murphy @jamessmurphy.bsky.social · 10h

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Jodi Cohen @jodiscohen.bsky.social · 1d

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James S. Murphy @jamessmurphy.bsky.social · 10h

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Policy, Comms, Gov Relations

Evangeline Warren @evangelinewarren.com · 1d

assistant professor, associate professor, grad student

the coach of the KC Chiefs, Travis Kelce, and Patrick Mahomes. From left to right they are wearing (1) a very normal grey suit with red tie, (2) a newsboy cap in brown with a shirt that looks like a bad motel wallpaper, and (3) a barbie-esque italian table cloth vest

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James S. Murphy @jamessmurphy.bsky.social · 17h

Here's that link again to the post-SFFA enrollment tracker. You can see all the charts there. jamessmurphy.com/2025/09/15/t...

The Impact of the SFFA Decision on College Enrollment: 2025 Update

Discover the impact of the SFFA decision on college admissions with our 2025 enrollment tracker and insights on diversity in institutions.

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James S. Murphy @jamessmurphy.bsky.social · 17h

I expect more data are forthcoming from some institutions, as they complete their fall census, and I'll keep tracking it.

But I also think that some institutions won't be sharing racial demographics in their class profile this year. We'll have to wait for data to come out through CDS/IPEDS.

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James S. Murphy @jamessmurphy.bsky.social · 17h

But really, the big takeaway here is that a growing number of highly selective colleges and universities don't want you to have a takeaway. That's not a big surprise, given the current political atmosphere.

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James S. Murphy @jamessmurphy.bsky.social · 17h

Non-reporters of race went up at a majority of these institutions, but at USC and Smith the numbers dropped significantly. This continues to be a befuddling data point.

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James S. Murphy @jamessmurphy.bsky.social · 17h

Asian American enrollment increased at most of these institutions.

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James S. Murphy @jamessmurphy.bsky.social · 17h

I'm very reluctant to look for patterns or insights in a sample that small, but here's a couple things I noticed:

Black enrollment hit a new low at most of the colleges and universities that shared numbers. Cal Tech enrolled just 4 African American students this fall.

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James S. Murphy @jamessmurphy.bsky.social · 17h

I relaunched the post-SFFA enrollment tracker for the class of 2029.

What took so long? Very few colleges & universities have published class profiles.

At this point last year, I had 33 places in the tracker. This year I have 13. jamessmurphy.com/2025/09/15/t...

The Impact of the SFFA Decision on College Enrollment: 2025 Update

Discover the impact of the SFFA decision on college admissions with our 2025 enrollment tracker and insights on diversity in institutions.

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Kristi @kdonnn.bsky.social · 22h

so much more was to come from
the NCES longitudinal studies, especially high school which has been a mainstay since the 1970s.

HS&B:22 was planned to follow students through 12th grade and after, through postsecondary and career transitions.

NPR @npr.org · 1d

The federal government has long surveyed high schoolers to help track how their academic choices may have influenced the course of their lives. The Trump administration put an end to that effort.

The government has long researched high school experiences. Then DOGE cut the effort

The federal government has long surveyed high schoolers to help track how their academic choices may have influenced the course of their lives. The Trump administration put an end to that effort.

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Ryan Quinn @ryanequinn.bsky.social · 23h

And the University of Virginia's rector and interim president released a joint statement yesterday evening saying "it would be difficult for the University to agree to certain provisions in the Compact."

Ryan Quinn @ryanequinn.bsky.social · 1d

Interesting statement from Penn's president on the Trump administration's proposed “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education”

He hasn't said whether Penn will sign, but says "Penn seeks no special consideration." penntoday.upenn.edu/announcement...

A message to the Penn community regarding the “Compact for Excellence in Higher Education” | Penn Today

To the Penn Community:As extensively reported in the media, Penn is one of nine universities that recently received a proposal from the Secretary of Education and other senior leaders in the U.S. admi...

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James S. Murphy @jamessmurphy.bsky.social · 1d

I mean, isn't this precisely the kind of education tech bros and the Secretary of Education want for children? www.cbsnews.com/news/alpha-s...

Inside the $40,000 a year school where AI shapes every lesson, without teachers

At Alpha Schools, students spend two hours in the morning on academics, working at their own speed using AI-driven software.

www.cbsnews.com

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Bobby Kogan @bbkogan.bsky.social · 1d

Literally just a few months ago Mike Johnson just spearheaded the largest Medicaid cuts in history, four times as large as the Reagan’s Medicaid cuts

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Mike Johnson: "Let me look right into the camera and tell you very clearly: Republicans are the ones concerned about healthcare. Republicans are the party working around the clock everyday to fix healthcare. This is not talking points for us: we've done it."

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Aatish Bhatia @aatishb.bsky.social · 2d

The number of international students arriving in the U.S. in August fell by 19 percent this year compared with last year — the largest decline on record outside of the pandemic.

Nearly 20 Percent Fewer International Students Traveled to the U.S. in August (Gift Article)

The data shows the steepest decline in August international student arrivals since the pandemic.

www.nytimes.com

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Matthew Kirschenbaum @mkirschenbaum.bsky.social · 3d

Resolution of the University of Virginia Faculty Senate (thus not institutional policy and entirely non-binding, but still inspirational):

Resolution Opposing the
"Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education"
WHEREAS the United States Secretary of Education has requested that the University of Virginia enter into a "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education", and WHEREAS the Compact contains provisions antithetical to the mission and traditions of the University, and
WHEREAS the Compact contains provisions which endanger the independence and integrity of the University, and
WHEREAS the compact likely violates state and federal law, and infringes upon the constitutional rights of members of the University community, and WHEREAS the University of Virginia exemplifies American academic values of the highest standard, including universal right to free speech and the cultivation of academic freedom; therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the Faculty Senate of the University of Virginia firmly opposes this Compact as written and calls upon Interim President Mahoney and the Board of Visitors to also reject this Compact outright as well as any similar proposal compromising the mission, values, and independence of the University.
Feature Date:
Friday, October 3, 2025

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James S. Murphy @jamessmurphy.bsky.social · 4d

If she understands words, it's a no.

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James S. Murphy @jamessmurphy.bsky.social · 4d

Dartmouth is a NO on the Compact.

Niles Donegan @happypig.bsky.social · 4d

Dartmouth’s response to Trump:

Dartmouth’s president declines Trumps academic compact.

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Niles Donegan @happypig.bsky.social · 4d

Dartmouth’s response to Trump:

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James S. Murphy @jamessmurphy.bsky.social · 4d

ICYMI.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/u...

The Billionaire Behind Trump’s Deal for Universities

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Deborah McDowell @dem8z.bsky.social · 4d

Although it remains to be seen what effect it will have in the end, I was proud that the faculty senate at UVA voted to pass a “Resolution Opposing the ‘Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education’.” Many students turned out brandishing signs that read “UVA CANNOT BE BOUGHT.”

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James S. Murphy @jamessmurphy.bsky.social · 4d

Well, now we know why the Trump Administration hasn't said a word against legacy preferences during all this talk about restoring merit to college admissions. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/u...

The Billionaire Behind Trump’s Deal for Universities

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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 4d

BREAKING: The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 100-page opinion -- says it is unequivocally, lopsidedly easy to determine that the Trump administration's view of birthright citizenship is wrong.

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James S. Murphy @jamessmurphy.bsky.social · 4d

Oh. Very safe to say Miller and Mailman are very much running that show, with big thumbs ups from Vance.

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