More than a dozen colleges have removed or edited diversity-related admissions essay prompts. Nevertheless, essays asking about identity and background remain a cornerstone this admissions cycle.
California governor Gavin Newsoms office responded, We'll see you in court.
By Sara Weissman
24 November
As federal immigration enforcement agents descend on North Carolina, campus leaders are rushing to advise fearful staff and students about how to respond.
The mayor-elect has said little about his plans for the citys colleges and universities. But advocates, experts and students are making best guesses based on his rhetoric and track record.
By Sara Weissman
20 November
Both houses of Congress voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to release the rest of the trove of documents related to Epstein. Here are some of the key higher ed people mentioned so far.
End of boom times for Canadian institutions could prompt them to be more adventurous, with riskier recruitment and more branch campuses likely, say experts
Religiously affiliated colleges are facing the blowback of seismic higher ed policy shifts under Trump. Theyre making careful decisions about how to advocate for themselves.
By Sara Weissman
17 November
Many faculty members decried the new restrictions on race- and gender-related courses as an assault on academic freedom. Meanwhile, the board also discussed a once-per-semester systemwide course review process.
