In addition to eliminating inclusive restrooms at the Río Piedras campus, the university system voided guarantees of access and nondiscrimination for transgender students and revised its Chosen Name Protocol, because of Trump administration measures targeting diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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Posted inTampa Bay
Florida is reshaping higher education. Other states are watching
When Florida shows how a state can change its college landscape, others follow, experts say.
Posted inTexas
Texas A&M abruptly cancels ethics course over race, gender policy
The university said content of the graduate course, which was already underway, was not adequately disclosed, forcing the cancellation. The professor disagrees.
Posted inChicago
What to know if you’re one of 170,000 people in Illinois behind on student loans
The Trump administration is resuming withholding wages from student loan borrowers in default. Here are some steps you can take to prevent that.
Posted inTexas
University of North Texas to offer free tuition for some incoming freshmen
The program will cover tuition and fees for new freshmen from Texas families earning up to $100,000.
Posted inWisconsin
As Wisconsin ages, UW-Green Bay looks to older adults to boost enrollment — and keep minds sharp
UWGB leaders hope their efforts will keep the region’s growing retirement-age population sharp and socially engaged — and potentially in the workforce for longer — while also bolstering enrollment.
Posted inBerkeley
Union asks UC for pot of money to defend international students from Trump administration
Teaching assistants and researchers want the University of California to set up a legal aid fund amid a crackdown on foreign visitors.
Posted inCharlottesville
Attorney general says Virginia should end in-state tuition for undocumented students
Virginia could become the fourth state to eliminate in-state tuition policies for undocumented students.
Posted inIndianapolis
An inside look at college in Indiana Women’s Prison
Around 50 incarcerated women have earned degrees from Marian University since 2019.
Posted inWisconsin
‘Can’t do this alone’: An Appleton school prepares students for skilled trades. It’s not easy.
Appleton Technical Academy students like hands-on classes, enroll in paid apprenticeships and collect free college credit before continuing on to trade school.