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Law & Policy

Our news, opinion, and advice stories about the effects of law and public policy on higher education answer your questions, like:

  • How are state and federal laws changing higher education?
  • What are the coming changes to higher education policy?
  • Who are the lawmakers shaping higher education laws and policy?
The Review | Opinion
By Kevin Carey February 18, 2025
His first month was a nightmare for the sector. Here’s what he’s planning next.
The Review | Opinion
By Liliana Garces February 18, 2025
The Department of Education is overstepping its bounds and infringing on constitutional rights.
Law & Policy
By Eric Hoover February 16, 2025
The letter’s expansive interpretation of the court’s 2023 admissions decision warns colleges that race-related policies and programs could trigger a federal investigation and put funding in jeopardy.
Newly Updated
By Erin Gretzinger, Maggie Hicks, Christa Dutton, and others February 14, 2025
We’ve documented actions taken on dozens of campuses to alter or eliminate jobs, offices, hiring practices, and programs amid mounting political pressure to end identity-conscious recruitment and retention of minority staff and students.
Politics and Race
By Chronicle Staff February 14, 2025
Legislators want to get rid of diversity, equity, and inclusion offices, end diversity trainings, banish diversity statements, and censor how professors talk about race, gender, and sexuality in mandatory courses.
Key takeaways
By Maddie Khaw, Jasper Smith February 13, 2025
She discussed dismantling the Education Department, investigating colleges over antisemitism and DEI, and increasing access to noncollege opportunities.
'An Assault' On Higher Ed
By David Jesse February 13, 2025
Leaders at the American Council on Education conference heard calls to stand up for their colleges and contemplated what may come next.
'A Surprise'
By Maya Stahl February 11, 2025
Emporia State’s general counsel told Kansas lawmakers on Tuesday: “I have been told already that I have just committed career suicide. But I am not concerned.”
More Rooting Out
By Katherine Mangan February 11, 2025
The nonpartisan data is used by policymakers, college leaders, and parents to assess the current state of higher education.
'A Very Fluid Situation'
By Megan Zahneis February 11, 2025
The federal judge in Massachusetts granted a temporary restraining order on Monday night in response to a lawsuit filed by a group of medical organizations.