higher education

Texas Universities Shut Out Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Texas Universities Shut Out Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The recent implementation of SB 17 mandates the closure of DEI offices in public Texas universities.

Will Students for Fair Admissions End Affirmative Action?

Will Students for Fair Admissions End Affirmative Action?

Scholars predict that colleges may continue affirmative action practices despite contrary Supreme Court decision.

What’s Left, And What’s Next, for Racial Diversity in College Admissions

What’s Left, And What’s Next, for Racial Diversity in College Admissions

The Supreme Court has severely limited more than 45 years of precedent holding it constitutional for colleges and universities to consider race in admissions.

New NCAA Rules Leave Foreign Student-Athletes Behind

New NCAA Rules Leave Foreign Student-Athletes Behind

Scholars argue that foreign student-athletes must now choose between earning money and keeping their immigration status.

How Enrollment Algorithms Worsen the Student Debt Crisis

How Enrollment Algorithms Worsen the Student Debt Crisis

Scholar advocates regulating the use of enrollment management algorithms in higher education.

Fixing Fraud at For-Profit Colleges

Fixing Fraud at For-Profit Colleges

Scholars advocate enhancing regulations to decrease fraudulent practices used by for-profit schools.

Special Treatment Stigma in Higher Education

Special Treatment Stigma in Higher Education

Existing laws and regulations do little to address the stigma that university students with disabilities experience.

Ending “Pass the Harasser” in Higher Education

Ending “Pass the Harasser” in Higher Education

Scholars call for rules to require screening of faculty hires for previous sexual misconduct.

States Regain Regulatory Power Over Predatory Loan Servicers

States Regain Regulatory Power Over Predatory Loan Servicers

The Education Department’s new interpretation of federal law empowers states to protect student loan borrowers.

Regulating Student Loans to Promote Racial Equity

Regulating Student Loans to Promote Racial Equity

Experts examine the need for student loan reform that addresses the debt crisis facing students of color.

Title IX and Campus Sexual Assault

Title IX and Campus Sexual Assault

Experts address how changing Title IX policies on campus sexual assault impact students.

Dollar Signs in Uniform

Dollar Signs in Uniform

For-profit colleges target U.S. veterans as a source of federal funds.