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Posted inCalifornia

Trump wants to cut funding for California schools over one trans athlete. It’s not so easy

By Adam Echelman, CalMattersJune 11, 2025June 13, 2025

Trump is threatening to withhold funding from California over its policy toward transgender student athletes, but actually doing so could prove tricky for the president.

Posted inEl Paso

UTEP grads hopeful on teacher job search as districts face tough times

By Daniel Perez, El Paso MattersJune 8, 2025June 9, 2025

Between layoffs, school closures and financial deficits, El Paso-area school districts are expected to hire fewer teachers for the 2025-26 academic year than in the past. That has left some recent UTEP graduates concerned about their futures as educators.

Posted inSan Antonio

ICE on campus: San Antonio colleges seek to balance compliance and safety

By Danya Pérez, San Antonio ReportJune 6, 2025June 13, 2025

San Antonio university officials overseeing some of the largest campuses in the region, said there have been no reports of immigration enforcement on their grounds.

Posted inTexas

Texas’ undocumented college students no longer qualify for in-state tuition

By Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune and Eleanor KlibanoffJune 4, 2025June 16, 2025

Within hours of a federal lawsuit targeting Texas’ policy of letting its nearly 20,000 undocumented students qualify for lower public tuition rates, the 24-year-old law was no more.

Posted inTampa Bay

After Ono’s rejection, what’s next for the University of Florida?

By Ian HodgsonJune 4, 2025June 5, 2025

Board of Governors members say they voted against a flawed candidate. Others see a worrying trend.

Posted inNorth Carolina

UNC trustees approve faculty tenure after monthslong delay

By Brianna Atkinson, WUNCJune 4, 2025June 5, 2025

The move comes after widespread criticism and concern from faculty at the public institution and other North Carolina universities.

Posted inOhio

Ohio State deactivates LGBTQ+ website 

By Amy Morona, Signal OhioJune 3, 2025June 3, 2025

The state’s flagship university also issued guidance around celebrations such as Pride Month, saying that the university’s official stance is limited to simply recognizing it.

Posted inCalifornia

How the Trump administration’s vow to revoke Chinese student visas could hurt California

By Adam Echelman, CalMattersMay 29, 2025May 30, 2025

Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s announcement of the intent to revoke Chinese student visas could affect more than 50,000 at California universities and colleges — and prove particularly costly to UC and Cal State campuses already facing budget cuts.

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San Jose State keys in on the next generation of social-service workers

By Brandon PhoMay 29, 2025May 29, 2025

By steering more graduates into roles directly serving their community – not tech giants – the university seeks to better cater to a region facing deep wealth divides and soaring housing costs.

Posted inOhio

How Ohio college leaders are bracing for fewer international students this fall

By Amy Morona, Signal OhioMay 28, 2025May 28, 2025

Following immigration changes by the Trump administration, 13% fewer international students are expected to head to the U.S. for graduate school this fall.

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