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Princeton Grants Suspended as Federal Pressure on Universities Grows

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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 Orders Reinstatement of Southern Education Foundation Grant After DEI Controversy

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

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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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Purdue University Eliminates DEI Office and Programs, Cites Federal and State Policy Changes

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The timing coincides with broader federal policy shifts that have created uncertainty around diversity programming in higher education. Purdue's decision reflects a growing trend across public higher education, where universities are reassessing DEI programs in response to changing political and legal landscapes.

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Utah Higher Ed Seeks Compliance with New Law Prohibiting DEI

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Utah higher education leaders are considering steps toward compliance with a new law, HB 261 , that prohibits an institution of higher education, public education system, and governmental employer from engaging in discriminatory practices. The bill, sponsored by Utah State Rep.

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Report: Outdated Funding Law Hampers Community College Student Success

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The landscape of higher education has changed dramatically since the Eisenhower-era statute was implemented. Nearly half are Pell Grant-eligible, and 68% experience at least one basic needs insecurity, with 24% self-identifying as homeless.

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Study Reveals How Model Minority Myth Influences School Choices

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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.