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Princeton Grants Suspended as Federal Pressure on Universities Grows

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Princeton President Dr. Christopher Eisgruber announced earlier this week that "several dozen" federal research grants from agencies including the Department of Energy, NASA, and the Department of Defense have been halted.

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Federal Court Blocks Education Department's Diversity Directive, Marking Victory for Academic Freedom Advocates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A federal judge in New Hampshire delivered a significant legal victory Thursday for proponents of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in education by granting a preliminary injunction against the U.S. The Department of Education has not issued a public response to the court's decision.

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Study Reveals How Model Minority Myth Influences School Choices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The study argues that these preferences reflect the enduring impact of the model minority myththe stereotype that portrays Asian Americans as universally successful due to inherent cultural values emphasizing education, hard work, and compliance with authority. Experts say that the study, funded by the William T.

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Report: Outdated Funding Law Hampers Community College Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Nearly half are Pell Grant-eligible, and 68% experience at least one basic needs insecurity, with 24% self-identifying as homeless. In 1961, college students were predominantly white, traditional-age students who attended full-time. Today, they're far more diverse77% non-whiteand face challenges unknown to previous generations.

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Improving the Private School K–12 Financial Aid Experience for Families

School & Student Services by Community Brands

For instance: “Need-based grant: money awarded by the school that doesn’t need to be repaid.” Separate line items for tuition, fees, aftercare, and other expenses can be paired with distinct categories of aid—grants, sibling discounts, and scholarships. Color-coding or icons can help differentiate grants from loans or discounts.

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Federal Court Orders Reinstatement of Southern Education Foundation Grant After DEI Controversy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Department of Education, with a federal judge ordering the reinstatement of a key grant that was terminated earlier this year over allegations of illegal diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. The court's ruling was particularly pointed in its criticism of the Education Department's decision to terminate the grant.

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Upcoming Verification Changes as FSA Increases Measures to Prevent Fraud

College Aid Services

The Department of Education has announced significant measures to combat identity fraud in federal student aid programs, including those particularly targeting the Pell Grant program which has been susceptible to sophisticated fraud schemes.