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    Community College Trustees: Demographics and Trends (1997-2025)

    Community College Trustees: Demographics and Trends (1997-2025)

    A report highlights increasing diversity and education levels among community college trustees from 1997-2025, with a focus on demographics, education, and key challenges like funding and enrollment.


    OSU Limits Diversity Support Amid Discrimination Claims

    OSU Limits Diversity Support Amid Discrimination Claims

    Ohio State University restricts funding for diversity-focused academic conferences after federal scrutiny over race-based program violations. Scholars protest limits on academic freedom and STEM diversity initiatives. Race and discrimination are key.


    Trump’s Grant Order: Meritocracy vs. Diversity in Research & Education

    Trump’s Grant Order: Meritocracy vs. Diversity in Research & Education

    Trump's order restricts grant use, targeting diversity initiatives and critical race theory. It mandates increased data reporting on race/sex in college admissions, aiming for meritocracy. Legal challenges are expected.


    Trump’s Higher Education Accreditation Plans: Uncertainty & Concerns

    Trump’s Higher Education Accreditation Plans: Uncertainty & Concerns

    Experts voice concerns over Trump's plans for higher education accreditation, focusing on diversity, equity, and student outcomes. Uncertainty surrounds potential impacts on institutions.