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Campus Reform, an initiative of the Leadership Institute, is the top source for news related to colleges in the United States. As a vigilant observer of the higher education landscape, Campus Reform uncovers bias and misconduct occurring on college campuses across the nation. Our dedicated team of experienced journalists collaborates with student activists and aspiring student reporters to highlight both the actions and missteps of university staff, faculty, and students. Committed to high journalism standards, Campus Reform aims to deliver each story with precision, fairness, and responsibility to the public.

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Energy Department announces plan to save $405M from inefficient university research spending

1 week ago | campusreform.org | Brendan McDonald

Grants from the U.S. Department of Energy will no longer entirely fund university administrative costs in a move projected to save $405 million. The department joins the Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and National Science Foundation (NSF) as federal agencies that have cut back funding to colleges and universities since President Trump took office.
Yale activists cease hunger strike citing 'deteriorating health conditions'

1 week ago | campusreform.org | Brendan McDonald

Pro-Palestine Yale University activists have ceased their hunger strike protest efforts after ten days, with some citing physical problems such as weight loss and fatigue. The Yale Daily News has reported that the protest officially ended on May 19, which initially began with approximately six students who were joined by a “growing” number of participants.
DHS suspends Harvard's ability to enroll foreign students

1 week ago | campusreform.org | Brendan McDonald

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revoked Harvard University’s ability to accept foreign students due to the Ivy League school’s failure to comply with reporting requirements. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem informed Harvard’s International Office in a letter on Thursday that the department was suspending the university’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program. To enroll foreign students, universities must fulfill reporting requirements to the federal government.
DHS suspends Harvard University’s ability to enroll foreign students

1 week ago | campusreform.org | Brendan McDonald

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revoked Harvard University’s ability to accept foreign students due to the Ivy League school’s failure to comply with reporting requirements. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem informed Harvard’s International Office in a letter on Thursday that the department was suspending the university’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program. To enroll foreign students, universities must fulfill reporting requirements to the federal government.
Trump admin axes an additional $60M to Harvard over anti-Semitism concerns

2 weeks ago | campusreform.org | Brendan McDonald

The Trump administration has frozen more federal grants to Harvard University over anti-Semitism concerns. The grant, suspended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, totaled $60 million but only applied to HHS-sponsored grants, according to The Harvard Crimson. The department announced the decision to suspend the grants in a post to X on Monday. “HHS is taking decisive action to uphold civil rights in higher education,” the message reads.
Feminist profs' book 'Witch Studies Reader' depicts witches as 'keepers of suppressed knowledges'

2 weeks ago | campusreform.org | Brendan McDonald

A newly-published book by two university professors is promoting “feminist witch studies.”“Witchcraft has been feared, mocked and romanticized — but rarely has it been fully understood as a story of feminist resistance and enduring cultural power,” a recent University of California, Santa Barbara news article states.
University of Nebraska Board of Regents changes DEI language in response to federal pressure

2 weeks ago | campusreform.org | Brendan McDonald

In a 6-2 vote, the Board of Regents at the University of Nebraska (UN) eliminated language in its policies referring to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), as well as affirmative action. The changes, voted by the regents following an April 11 meeting, also simplify the university’s discrimination policy by asserting one broad statement instead of listing group identities, as reported by The Nebraska Examiner.
Report highlights how universities uphold DEI despite federal pressure

2 weeks ago | campusreform.org | Brendan McDonald

Hundreds of universities maintain Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) websites, a new report from an anti-indoctrination advocacy group has found. The report, compiled by watchdog organization Defending Education on April 16, tracked 262 universities across 46 states. Of those, 245 continue to operate some form of a DEI office, despite federal limitations.
UMass Boston Lavender Graduation to feature drag performers, celebrate 'pride'

3 weeks ago | campusreform.org | Brendan McDonald

The University of Massachusetts Boston celebrated its segregated graduation ceremony for LGBT-identifying students with drag performances this month. On Monday, the university’s Queer Student Center promoted the “Lavender Graduation” ceremony, scheduled for May 13, in an Instagram post. [RELATED: University of Nevada hosts multiple segregated graduations]“Let’s celebrate our LGBTQ+ graduates with drag performances, delicious food, and a night filled with pride,” the center writes in the post.
Private Ohio universities promoting DEI may soon face state scholarship restrictions

3 weeks ago | campusreform.org | Brendan McDonald

Ohio legislators are considering a state budget change that would apply pressure to private universities upholding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill last month prohibiting DEI offices and initiatives at public state universities. Now, state House lawmakers reportedly want to discourage private universities from maintaining such initiatives as well by restricting the Governor’s Merit Scholarship.