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Posted inTampa Bay

UF presidential pick’s shifting stances offer a look at how he leads

By Ian HodgsonMay 10, 2025May 14, 2025

From DEI to COVID policy, Santa Ono has faced questions over past leadership decisions.

Posted inTexas

After immigration crackdown, international students in Texas self-censor to protect their education

By Jessica Priest, The Texas TribuneMay 9, 2025May 9, 2025

Students told the Tribune they have deleted social media accounts, socialize less and steer clear of charged topics to avoid becoming targets of immigration authorities.

Posted inOhio

Ohio colleges make big changes ahead of anti-DEI law taking effect this summer

By Amy Morona, Signal OhioMay 8, 2025May 8, 2025

Colleges don’t have to get in compliance until fall of 2026. But many have already taken steps, including shuttering DEI offices.

Posted inMississippi

Jackson State President Marcus Thompson resigns

By Candice Wilder, Mississippi TodayMay 8, 2025May 8, 2025

For the second time in three weeks, the state’s universities governing board met to discuss a personnel matter related to the historically Black university.

Posted inCalifornia

Many Californians can’t get mental health help. Is it too hard to become a therapist?

By Adam Echelman, CalMattersMay 7, 2025May 7, 2025

All across the state, but especially in rural areas like Amador County, finding a therapist is challenging.

Posted inIndianapolis

How Wayne Township helps immigrant teachers get certified in Indiana

By Claire Rafford, Mirror IndyMay 6, 2025May 8, 2025

An adult education program aims to help reduce underemployment among immigrants.

Posted inTampa Bay

University of Florida names sole finalist in presidential search

By Divya Kumar, Tampa Bay Times and Ian HodgsonMay 5, 2025May 6, 2025

Santa Ono, president of the University of Michigan, is the only named candidate to replace Ben Sasse.

Posted inTampa Bay

Student loan collections restart this week. Here’s what to know.

By Ian HodgsonMay 5, 2025May 5, 2025

Student debt relief programs that began as far back as 2020 are coming to an end.

Posted inColorado

Trump administration takes aim at in-state tuition programs for undocumented students

By Jason GonzalesMay 5, 2025June 20, 2025

Undocumented students in Colorado have gone on to be teachers, nurses, and business owners thanks to a program that allows them to pay in-state tuition at public universities.

Posted inEl Paso

UTEP’s fundraising leader under Title IX investigations

By Daniel Perez, El Paso MattersApril 30, 2025May 2, 2025

Jake Logan, who leads the University of Texas at El Paso’s fundraising team, has not been in the office for months as he faces in-house investigations into allegations of inappropriate conduct.

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