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Posted inCalifornia

Misinformation spreads as Trump moves to cut aid for some California students

By Adam Echelman, CalMatters and Mikhail ZinshteynNovember 26, 2025December 1, 2025

The Trump administration is suing California, asking the state to end its policies allowing students without legal status to access in-state tuition and financial aid. But the administration’s legal argument is weak, according to top legal experts.

Posted inTampa Bay

Police charge 2 after Muslim students harassed on USF’s Tampa campus

By Lucy Marques, Tampa Bay TimesNovember 21, 2025November 25, 2025

Local officials and law enforcement joined students in condemning the perpetrators.

Posted inCalifornia

Up to 61,000 truck drivers in California could soon lose their licenses. Here’s why

By Adam Echelman, CalMattersNovember 20, 2025November 20, 2025

The Trump administration is cracking down on immigrants who drive trucks in California, creating new regulations and threatening to withhold millions in federal highway funding.

Posted inFort Worth

Texas Wesleyan theater students’ unseen efforts get their show on the road

By McKinnon Rice, Fort Worth ReportNovember 19, 2025November 24, 2025

The student production of Oscar Wilde’s comedy, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” is the result of weeks of behind-the-scenes work.

Posted inColorado

Colorado counselors set to lose valuable FAFSA student data after state budget cuts

By Jason GonzalesNovember 18, 2025November 20, 2025

Counselors use it to figure out if students are running into issues during the process so they can then get those students help.

Posted inPittsburgh

How divestment calls brought academic freedom backlash at Pitt

By Maddy Franklin, Pittsburgh's Public SourceNovember 17, 2025November 17, 2025

Students and faculty members at the University of Pittsburgh continue to call for financial transparency and divestment from Israel. Campus expression has felt the strain, and professors debate the school’s response.

Posted inOhio

Cleveland State didn’t prepare for backlash over radio-station deal, planning documents show

By Amy Morona, Signal OhioNovember 7, 2025November 7, 2025

Public records show university officials gave little thought to potential student protests or public criticism over the deal.

Posted inPittsburgh

Carnegie Mellon made protesting on campus harder. A year later, even debate is difficult.

By Maddy Franklin, Pittsburgh's Public SourceOctober 31, 2025October 31, 2025

After Gaza protests roiled other campuses, Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh wrote a policy to control gatherings of more than a few dozen people. Students wonder if The Fence is next.

Posted inTampa Bay

DeSantis calls for crackdown on H-1B visa holders at Florida universities

By Lucy Marques, Tampa Bay TimesOctober 29, 2025November 4, 2025

Many Florida universities employ H-1B visa holders in a variety of academic departments.

Posted inTampa Bay

New College of Florida may be first to sign Trump’s university pledge

By Lucy Marques, Tampa Bay TimesOctober 29, 2025October 29, 2025

More than half a dozen universities have rejected the compact. New College wants to embrace it.

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