Mandatory ‘Indian knowledge’ course seen as ‘indoctrination’
New guidelines for government-funded universities in India lack critical engagement and follow a political agenda, scholars say Read more
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College Board refuses to revise courses to follow new Florida law restricting sex, gender instruction
The College Board refused to revise its Advanced Placement courses in response to new Florida laws limiting school instruction on controversial sexual topics. Read more
DeSantis challenges constitutionality of accreditation
Higher education lawyers and advocates say the lawsuit is more about politics than a serious legal challenge—though others say it makes a compelling case. Read more
Should College Presidents criticize political candidates?
Some higher ed leaders have voiced concerns about the threats GOP front-runners Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis pose to democracy. Others are uneasy about weighing in on an ongoing race. Read more
UCSF sued for program that pays racial minorities only
The University of California San Francisco and other organizations are in violation of state and federal discrimination law, according to an ongoing lawsuit that takes aim at San Francisco programs that give money to individuals on the basis of their race. Read more
Cabrini University will close
After months of seeking a partnership, Cabrini University will close. Nearby Villanova University is working on a deal to acquire its campus. Read more
Congressional committee holds hearing on skills-based hiring
The hearing came amid a flurry of federal and state government petitions to remove the bachelor’s degree as a barrier. T Read more
‘Child identifying as cat’ controversy: from TikTok video to media frenzy
Tory calls for urgent investigation raise eyebrows as Rye college says no pupil identifies ‘as a cat or any other animal’ Read more
New North Dakota law bans mandatory diversity training in higher ed
Public colleges and universities in North Dakota can no longer require students or staff to undergo noncredit diversity, equity and inclusion training under a new law that takes effect Aug. 1. Read more
ANALYSIS: Moves to dismantle DEI programs may actually be ploys to further embed the agenda
The University of Arkansas may have had ulterior motives in dismantling its DEI division. Read more
