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Posted inTexas

From racism claims to a $725,000 settlement, a UNT professor’s lawsuit mirrors Texas’ shifting views on free speech

By Ayden RunnelsJuly 30, 2025July 31, 2025

A UNT professor was accused of making racist remarks in 2020. His free speech suit against the university comes to an end in the era of DEI bans.

Posted inIndianapolis

Cuts at IU Indy mean fewer liberal arts degrees for students

By Claire Rafford, Mirror IndyJuly 28, 2025August 12, 2025

The loss of majors comes as state lawmakers further push students toward majors closely aligned with jobs.

Posted inCalifornia

Why a new Trump policy could expel thousands of adult students from classes

By Adam Echelman, CalMattersJuly 28, 2025July 28, 2025

The U.S. Department of Education says adult students without legal status are now banned from certain courses. Teens at public K-12 districts could see changes too.

Posted inTexas

Texas A&M System’s new leader hints faculty senates in state leaders’ crosshairs will stay

By Jessica Priest, The Texas TribuneJuly 28, 2025July 28, 2025

In an interview with the Tribune, Chancellor Glenn Hegar also said he would prioritize student outcomes over big projects and skirted questions about diversity and academic freedom.

Posted inOhio

Six years later, has the Say Yes Cleveland scholarship program lived up to its promise? 

By Amy Morona, Signal OhioJuly 28, 2025July 28, 2025

The organization will not discuss the number of students who got to college with its help, though leaders are pledging to release a comprehensive progress report this fall.

Posted inSan Antonio

Alamo Colleges seeks to maximize access with new Workforce Pell Grants

By Danya Pérez, San Antonio ReportJuly 26, 2025July 29, 2025

With the federal approval of Pell Grants for short-term programs, college officials hope more students could access financial aid.

Posted inChicago

Big changes are coming to student loan repayment. Here’s how to prepare.

By Lisa Kurian Philip, WBEZJuly 25, 2025July 28, 2025

More than 1.6 million people in Illinois owe federal student debt. The Trump administration is trying to speed up their repayment.

Posted inTampa Bay

What’s up with UF’s presidential search? We’ll know ‘this coming year’

By Divya Kumar, Tampa Bay TimesJuly 24, 2025July 25, 2025

Almost two months after Santa Ono was voted down, the university must find an interim before restarting its search.

Posted inCharlottesville

The federal government cut $64 million in grants at UVA. Here’s what it means for the community

By Allie Pitchon, Charlottesville TomorrowJuly 24, 2025July 24, 2025

The University of Virginia lost nearly $64 million across 45 previously approved projects.

Posted inPittsburgh

In midnight move, CMU students roll in new fence to protest closure of free speech icon

By Maddy Franklin, Pittsburgh's Public Source and Stephanie Strasburg, Public SourceJuly 21, 2025July 22, 2025

After Carnegie Mellon paused customary student control over The Fence, students wheeled in a new one to highlight the importance of free expression.

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