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Sara Weissman @saraweissman.insidehighered.com · 9d

Across the country, student groups and other organizations are working to fill the gaps left behind by campus centers and programs lost to a snowballing anti-DEI movement.

Students, Alumni Rally to Keep Cut Affinity Programs Alive

Across the country, student groups and other organizations are working to fill the gaps left behind by campus centers and programs lost to a snowballing anti-DEI movement.

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Sara Weissman @saraweissman.insidehighered.com · 20d

Delta State University police and the local coroner's office say there's no evidence of foul play. But Trey Reed's family and lawmakers are demanding more information about the circumstances of his death as Black students and others nationwide reel from the news.

Black Student Found Hanging From Tree at Delta State

Authorities say there’s no evidence of foul play, but the student’s family and lawmakers are demanding more information. Black students and others nationwide are reeling from the news.

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Sara Weissman @saraweissman.insidehighered.com · 22d

The Trump administration redirected funds from many minority-serving institutions to HBCUs and tribal colleges. Some HBCU advocates say their colleges are more deserving of the money. Others have more mixed feelings about the source of the funds.

ED Reallocates MSI Funding to HBCUs, Tribal Colleges

Some HBCU advocates say their colleges are more deserving of the money than other minority-serving institutions. Others have more mixed feelings.

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Sara Weissman @saraweissman.insidehighered.com · 26d

At least seven historically Black institutions in five states investigated threats of violence, evoking memories of the wave of bomb threats that shook HBCUs in 2022.

Multiple HBCUs Go On Lockdown in Response to Threats

At least seven historically Black institutions in five states investigated threats of violence, evoking memories of the wave of bomb threats that shook HBCUs in 2022.

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Sara Weissman @saraweissman.insidehighered.com · 27d

The U.S. Department of Education plans to end discretionary grant programs for HSIs and other minority-serving institutions, officials announced Wednesday—after Congress already appropriated hundreds of thousands of dollars to those programs.

Education Department Moves to End MSI Programs

Trump administration officials call the programs unconstitutional. But advocates argue they improve the quality of education for all students who enroll.

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Sara Custer @saracuster.insidehighered.com · 28d

In case you're not aware of what programs the education secretary just said she's going to stop funding, here's @saraweissman.insidehighered.com 's excellent explainer on MSIs www.insidehighered.com/news/institu...

Breaking Down the Differences Among MSIs

Minority-serving institutions are in the news after a recent lawsuit targeted Hispanic-serving institutions. There are important differences among them.

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Sara Weissman @saraweissman.insidehighered.com · 29d

This fall, thousands of undocumented students in Texas don't have in-state tuition benefits for the first time in over two decades. They're having to make hard choices about how or if to continue their education.

Undocumented Students Face Fall Without In-State Tuition

After a court struck down the Texas Dream Act, thousands of undocumented students are left asking how—or if—they can finish their degrees.

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Sara Custer @saracuster.insidehighered.com · Sep 8

Two accreditors are rolling out assessments and standards for non-credit programs in and outside of colleges. The question now is: will this help tame the Wild West of microcredentials? @saraweissman.insidehighered.com reports www.insidehighered.com/news/governa...

Accreditors Venture Into the Microcredential Landscape

As microcredentials proliferate and attract millions of students, some accreditors are ready to launch quality checks for alternative credential providers.

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Sara Weissman @saraweissman.insidehighered.com · Sep 8

As microcredentials proliferate and attract millions of students, some accreditors are poised to launch quality checks for alternative credential providers.

Accreditors Venture Into the Microcredential Landscape

As microcredentials proliferate and attract millions of students, some accreditors are ready to launch quality checks for alternative credential providers.

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Sara Weissman @saraweissman.insidehighered.com · Sep 3

The Board of Trustees at Florida Memorial University has split into factions. One group hired the university’s new permanent president.

Florida Memorial U Board Fractures Over Leadership Dispute

The Board of Trustees at Florida Memorial University has split into factions. One group hired the university’s new permanent president.

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Sara Weissman @saraweissman.insidehighered.com · Aug 28

Some states are going to have a harder time than others proving their noncredit programs are eligible for workforce Pell, a new report says. But they can start preparing now.

Are States Prepared for Workforce Pell?

Some states are going to have a harder time than others proving their noncredit programs are eligible for Pell money, a new report says. But they can start preparing now.

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Sara Weissman @saraweissman.insidehighered.com · Aug 26

Advocates for Hispanic-serving institutions are worried about the federal program after the Department of Justice refused to defend it in court.

An Uncertain Future for HSIs

Advocates for Hispanic-serving institutions are worried about the federal program after the Department of Justice refused to defend it in court.

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Sara Weissman @saraweissman.insidehighered.com · Aug 13

The Community College Research Center at Columbia University’s Teachers College lost several million dollars of federal funds. Director Thomas Brock describes how the center is pushing forward.

Community College Research Collateral Damage at Columbia

The Community College Research Center at Columbia University’s Teachers College lost several million dollars of federal funds. Director Thomas Brock describes how the center is pushing forward.

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Sara Weissman @saraweissman.insidehighered.com · Aug 11

Trump has yet to pick an executive director for the White House Initiative on HBCUs and other advisory roles. Some HBCU advocates say the wait is normal. Others worry about a lack of representation at a time when higher ed policy is rapidly shifting.

HBCUs Await Trump’s Pick to Lead White House Initiative

Some advocates for historically Black colleges and universities worry about the lack of representation at a time when the government is shaking up education policy.

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Sara Weissman @saraweissman.insidehighered.com · Aug 6

The DOJ sued the state of Oklahoma over a state law that allows undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates. It's the fourth state subjected to such a lawsuit. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is taking the federal government's side.

After DOJ Sues, Okla. Ends In-State Tuition for Noncitizens

The U.S. Department of Justice sued the state of Oklahoma Tuesday over a state law that allows undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates.

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Sara Weissman @saraweissman.insidehighered.com · Aug 6

A new book argues for a renewed focus on the strengths of first-generation students.

The Resilience of First-Generation Students

A new book argues for a renewed focus on the strengths of first-generation students, not just their challenges.

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Sara Weissman @saraweissman.insidehighered.com · Aug 6

Johnson County Community College now requires adult education students to show proof of immigration status. One instructor refused and quit in protest.

Community College Instructor Quits Over Barring Noncitizens From Adult Ed

Johnson County Community College now requires adult education students to show proof of immigration status. One instructor refused and quit in protest.

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Sara Weissman @saraweissman.insidehighered.com · Jul 22

An Office for Civil Rights complaint filed against Smith College raises questions about how women's colleges will navigate Trump’s anti-DEI and anti-trans campaigns.

Women’s Colleges Face a Unique Challenge Under Trump

An Office for Civil Rights complaint filed against Smith College raises questions about how women's colleges will navigate Trump’s anti-DEI and anti-trans campaigns.

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Sara Weissman @saraweissman.insidehighered.com · Jul 18

The federal government is suing states that offer in-state tuition to undocumented students. Here's a primer on the policies targeted and how they came to be.

4 Things to Know About In-State Tuition for Noncitizens

The federal government is suing states that offer in-state tuition to noncitizens. These state laws were once bipartisan efforts.

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Sara Weissman @saraweissman.insidehighered.com · Jul 14

The State University System of Florida’s Board of Governors moved forward with plans to start a new accreditor. But the board had questions about how it will work.

Despite Reservations, Florida BOG Approves New Accreditor

The State University System of Florida’s Board of Governors moved forward with plans to start a new accreditor. But the board has questions about how it will work.

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Sara Custer @saracuster.insidehighered.com · Jul 12

The BOG unanimously approved the new agency after repeatedly pushing back, arguing that the plans for starting an accreditor from scratch were half-baked and raising a litany of questions about how it would work in practice. By @saraweissman.insidehighered.com www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...

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Sara Custer @saracuster.insidehighered.com · Jul 11

Today the Florida BoG will vote on forming a new accreditor. If passed, five other state systems will join the agency that will, among other things, "ensure no imposition of divisive ideological content on institutions". @saraweissman.insidehighered.com reports www.insidehighered.com/news/institu...

Fla. Board of Governors to Vote on Creating New Accreditor

The State University System of Florida’s governing board will decide Friday whether to form a new accrediting agency with other state systems. The move would be controversial.

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Sara Weissman @saraweissman.insidehighered.com · Jul 11

The State University System of Florida’s governing board will vote later today whether to form a new accrediting agency with other state systems. The move would be controversial. www.insidehighered.com/news/institu...

Fla. Board of Governors to Vote on Creating New Accreditor

The State University System of Florida’s governing board will decide Friday whether to form a new accrediting agency with other state systems. The move would be controversial.

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Sara Weissman @saraweissman.insidehighered.com · Jul 10

The federal government paused about $716 million for adult education programs. Community college leaders fear they may have to cut staff and services.

Withheld Adult Education Funds Worry Community Colleges

The federal government paused about $716 million for adult education programs. Community college leaders fear they may have to cut staff and services.

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Sara Weissman @saraweissman.insidehighered.com · Jul 9

Minority-serving institutions are in the news after a recent lawsuit targeted Hispanic-serving institutions. Here's a breakdown of the different types of MSIs. www.insidehighered.com/news/institu...

Breaking Down the Differences Among MSIs

Minority-serving institutions are in the news after a recent lawsuit targeted Hispanic-serving institutions. There are important differences among them.

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