Eric Kelderman

1 week ago | chronicle.com | Eric Kelderman

Harvard University, targeted by the Trump administration, is fighting back in court. The nation’s oldest college has filed a federal lawsuit to preserve billions of dollars in contracts and grants that were frozen over allegations it responded insufficiently to antisemitism on its campus. Or subscribe now to read with unlimited access for as low as $10/month.

1 week ago | chronicle.com | Eric Kelderman

What’s NewThe Education Department announced Thursday that it is streamlining the process through which colleges can move from one accreditor to another, even for some colleges that are at risk of losing accreditation from their current accreditor. In a news release, the department also said it is moving forward with accepting and reviewing applications for recognition from new accrediting agencies.

3 weeks ago | chroni.cl | Eric Kelderman

President Trump signed an executive order taking aim at college accreditors Wednesday, describing the agencies as lax in ensuring academic quality and “improperly focused on compelling adoption of discriminatory ideology” — meaning standards that require colleges and programs to address diversity, equity, and inclusion. Or subscribe now to read with unlimited access for as low as $10/month.

3 weeks ago | chronicle.com | Eric Kelderman

President Trump signed an executive order taking aim at college accreditors Wednesday, describing the agencies as lax in ensuring academic quality and “improperly focused on compelling adoption of discriminatory ideology” — meaning standards that require colleges and programs to address diversity, equity, and inclusion. Or subscribe now to read with unlimited access for as low as $10/month.

3 weeks ago | chronicle.com | Eric Kelderman

The Trump administration is escalating its battle against Harvard University, reportedly threatening to revoke its federal tax-exempt status and costing the institution potentially a billion dollars annually. Reports from CNN and The Washington Post both cite unnamed administration officials who confirmed that the Internal Revenue Service has been asked to consider if the university has violated any of the requirements of charitable organizations, such as engaging in political activity.