OCR Investigates 60 Colleges Over Alleged Antisemitism Complaints
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched investigations into 60 colleges and universities for alleged violations related to antisemitic harassment and discrimination. In letters sent Monday, the agency warned...
Anti-DEI Legislation Stalls in Georgia, Advances in Kentucky
Two anti-DEI bills in Georgia and Kentucky have sparked intense debate as Republican lawmakers push to eliminate DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) initiatives in public institutions. While Georgia’s proposal stalled, Kentucky’s House advanced its...
U.S. Education Policy Roundup: March 7, 2025
Trump to Sign Order Limiting Student Loan Forgiveness
President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order that will bar student loan forgiveness for employees of organizations deemed "anti-American." The order directs the Department...
Trump Pulls $400 Million in Funding from Columbia University
The Trump administration announced Friday that it is immediately rescinding approximately $400 million in federal grants and contracts from Columbia University for alleged “continued inaction in the face of persistent harassment of Jewish students.”
Columbia...
Georgia Bill Would Ensure HBCU Representation on Board of Regents
Georgia lawmakers are considering legislation to guarantee that graduates of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have a formal role in shaping the state's higher education policies.
The University System of Georgia’s (USG) Board of...