Colleges may not return the land, but they will erase history.
Anyone who’s recently visited a college campus has probably encountered some acknowledgment of Native American land. At Arizona State University, for example, it’s a constant refrain as attendees wait for graduation to start. My university also requires faculty to perform a similar acknowledgment before meetings. However, as you might guess, no university plans to return […]
Proposal to Mandate CA Community Colleges to Offer Abortion Pills
California Community Colleges Could Provide Abortion Pills A new bill has been proposed that would mandate California community colleges to offer access to abortion pills through their health centers. This is an extension of a 2019 law that requires abortion pill availability at the University of California and California State University health facilities, which is […]
California Law May Require Community Colleges to Provide Abortion Pills
In California, a new proposal could improve access to medication abortion services for students at community colleges, as reported by CalMatters. The bill, known as Assembly Bill 2540, would mandate that colleges with student health centers start offering abortion pills by 2029, provided the state Legislature approves funding. Supporters believe this bill could help address […]
Court Prevents Florida from Enforcing Ban on CRT Teaching in Colleges
A Federal Appeals Court Blocks Part of Florida’s CRT Law A federal appeals court recently put a stop to parts of a Florida law aimed at limiting critical race theory (CRT) in public universities. This decision, announced on Tuesday, connects back to the Stop Wrongs Against Our Kids and Employees Act (also known as the […]
Florida board decides to prevent undocumented immigrants from attending public colleges
Florida Board of Education Advances Policy Against Undocumented Immigrant Enrollment The Florida Board of Education has voted to implement a new policy that will prohibit undocumented immigrants from enrolling in the state’s public universities. This decision, made on Tuesday, represents the ongoing efforts by state leaders to enhance immigration controls within higher education systems. The […]
New law in NYC focuses on protests near K-12 schools, leaving colleges out
The NYPD is now required to formally report to the City Council on measures taken to prevent protesters from disturbing individuals near K-12 schools. However, this mandate does not extend to universities, where some of the most extreme anti-Israel demonstrations are occurring. On Tuesday night, the City Council passed a bill that stipulates this requirement. […]
Trump administration cautions that racially-based dormitories at colleges breach federal law: ‘Neo-segregation’
HUD’s Warning on Race-Based Housing in Universities The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a statement on Tuesday, cautioning that race-based “affinity housing” infringes upon federal anti-discrimination laws. They encouraged universities to prevent the establishment of racially segregated living spaces. In a “Dear Colleague” letter, HUD noted that institutions supporting this “disturbing trend” […]
GOP legislation puts federal funding for colleges at risk over ties to groups linked to the CCP
New Bill Targets University Funding Related to China A new piece of legislation introduced in the House of Representatives could impact federal funding for universities that partner with organizations thought to have connections to the Chinese Communist Party. The proposed Spy Protection Act, led by Rep. Pat Fallon from Texas, aims to amend the National […]
Many colleges no longer require SAT or ACT tests, and professors are urging them to change their minds.
Colleges Rethink Test-Optional Policies Amid Declining Student Performance Following a significant shift during the pandemic, over 90% of four-year colleges have stopped requiring freshmen to submit SAT or ACT scores, citing “fairness” as the reason for this change. However, a growing number of professors at prestigious institutions are urging admissions offices to reconsider, as they […]
Tommy Tuberville Calls for English to be Used in Schools and Colleges
Sen. Tuberville Critiques Education System Amid Immigration Concerns Senator Tommy Tuberville from Alabama recently expressed his belief that U.S. educational institutions are placing American children at a disadvantage by emphasizing the use of multiple languages spoken by immigrant populations. During a speech, he stood beside a sign that stated, “Assimilate or Go Home,” attributing some […]