Colleges React To Perceived Over-Reach Of Education Department’s ‘Dear Colleague’ Letter
The letter outlines a series of directives that colleges must follow to remain eligible for federal funding. Among its most ...
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Hitting Pause on the ‘Dear Colleague’ Letter
O n February 14, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance that departs from the U.S.
Education Department letter threatens federal funding of any school that considers race in most aspects of student life
The Department of Education sent a “Dear Colleague” letter Friday threatening the federal funding of any academic institution ...
Inside Higher Ed3h
Injunction Blocking Parts of Trump’s Anti-DEI Orders Doesn’t Affect DEI Guidance
Legal experts say the executive orders and guidance use different levers to obtain the same goal—eliminating diversity, ...
A Letter To College Admission Colleagues
Last week the Department of Education issued a “Dear Colleague Letter” that expanded the interpretation of the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 2023 landmark decision.
MS public universities, colleges face defunding after U.S. Department of Ed sends out letter
The letter informs public institutions that assessments will take place to determine compliance with new interpretations of ...
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This is Not a Drill: Trump Administration 'Dear Colleague' Letter Virtually Eliminates Consideration of Race in Higher Education
On February 14, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) issued a new "Dear Colleague" letter to "clarify and reaffirm the nondiscrimination ...
Inside Higher Ed3h
The DEI Hills Higher Ed Is Willing to Die On
The Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights has demanded colleges rid themselves of race-conscious practices and ...
University of Nebraska System responds to federal guidelines from 'Dear Colleague' letter
Nebraska University System president Jeffrey Gold launched a review of activities on each campus following a DEI deadline ...
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Dear Colleague: Watch Out
In a tersely worded “Dear Colleague” letter dated February 14, 2025 (pdf), the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil ...
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In Sweeping Letter, Ed. Dept. Says SCOTUS Ruling Applies to All Race-Conscious Programs
The letter’s expansive interpretation of the court’s 2023 admissions decision warns colleges that race-related policies and ...
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February 14 Dear Colleague Letter Signals Enforcement focus on Race-based preferences, DEI
On February 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) ...