Lawmakers push to allow guns on US university campuses
Faculty and presidents fight back as conservative lawmakers argue – without evidence – that weapons increase safety Read more
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Yes, ‘Zombie Studies’ is a thing
When Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in June 2022 signed a new higher education reform law, he cited the need to ensure colleges and universities are worth the cost. Read more
The DeSantis Takeover Begins
Florida governor Ron DeSantis vowed to defund DEI initiatives on the same day his hand-picked trustees convened at New College of Florida and fired the president. Read more
DeSantis probe reveals steep DEI expenses for Florida medical schools to receive accreditation
An analysis of DEI spending in the State University System of Florida reveals that medical schools must engage in DEI efforts for accreditation, a common practice in other professions. Read more
Taxpayers bilked of $400,000 in college enrollment scheme
A North Carolina man was sentenced to more than four years in prison this week for a scheme to steal over $400,000 in federal student aid from taxpayers. Read more
‘Don’t worry’, China tells students rushing to overseas campuses
Special circumstances observed in snap reversal of Beijing’s stance on distance learning Read more
Anti-woke business school program flourishes at Troy University
A Troy University business school program that trains students to combat wokeness in the corporate world flourished in its first semester. Read more
Should Colleges Honor Disgraced Ex-Presidents?
Portraits, special ceremonies, emeritus status and massive payouts are just a few of the perks some ex-presidents receive—no matter what kind of upheaval they leave behind. Read more
Oklahoma official demands to know ‘every dollar’ public universities spend on DEI
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters recently demanded to know “every dollar” spent on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at state universities. Read more
Pennsylvania latest to eliminate college degree requirements for most state jobs
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, eliminated bachelor’s degree requirements for 92 percent of state positions, following similar policy announcements by Republican governors in Utah and Maryland in 2022. Read more
