What To Know About How Florida Will Teach McCarthyism and the Cold War
The new teaching benchmarks, which were prompted by a law signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2024, have alarmed some educators and experts on McCarthyism.
Texas A&M University Professors Now Need Approval for Some Race and Gender Topics
Critics of the new policy say it would impede the ability of faculty to teach, undermine academic freedom and could be a violation of First Amendment rights.
Cornell University Announces Deal With Trump Administration To Restore Withheld Federal Funding
The university agreed to pay $30 million directly to the U.S. government along with another $30 million toward research that will support U.S. farmers.
Federal Judge Blocks the Trump Administration From Pulling Funding for Sex Ed on Gender Diversity
Since President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, his administration has sought to recognize people as only male or female.
Brown University Rejects Trump’s Offer for Priority Funding, Citing Concerns Over Academic Freedom
Brown previously struck a deal with the Trump administration to restore lost research funding and end federal investigations into discrimination.
MIT President Says She ‘Cannot Support’ Proposal To Adopt Trump Priorities for Funding Benefits
University leaders face immense pressure to reject the compact amid opposition from students, faculty, free speech advocates and higher education groups.
Trump Asks 9 Colleges To Commit to His Political Agenda and Get Favorable Access to Federal Money
The memo represents a shift in strategy as the administration offers a reward — not just punishment — as an incentive for adopting Trump’s political wish list.
West Point Is Violating the First Amendment With a Crackdown on Professors, Lawsuit Says
The lawsuit seeks class action status for West Point’s civilian faculty members and a court order to stop restrictions on free speech.