Diverse: Issues In Higher Education

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education is a unique platform that provides essential news, information, and thoughtful insights on a wide variety of topics related to diversity in American higher education. For over 30 years, Diverse has been a pioneer in discussing diversity long before it became a widely debated topic. Our goal remains steadfast: to deliver information that is honest, comprehensive, and fair. We aim to be catalysts for change, advocating for public policies that address ongoing inequalities. By fulfilling this mission, we contribute to the development of the educational, cultural, social, and economic frameworks that empower individuals to achieve their full potential, ultimately benefiting their communities and the nation as a whole.

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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Wins 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

1 week ago | diverseeducation.com | Walter Hudson

In a testament to how community colleges can transform lives and regional economies, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College has been named the winner of the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation's most prestigious recognition for community colleges. The rural college earned the $700,000 top prize by demonstrating exceptional student outcomes, particularly in graduation rates and economic mobility for graduates.
New Report Highlights Challenges and Solutions for Black Students in Higher Education

1 week ago | diverseeducation.com | Walter Hudson

In a timely publication released Thursday, education experts outline concrete strategies to support Black student success in college amid growing national pressures on diversity initiatives and following the 2023 Supreme Court decision limiting race-conscious admissions. "Ensuring College Access and Success for Black Students in Higher Education," authored by Drs.
Northwestern Law Professors Win Battle as House Committee Withdraws Investigation Request

1 week ago | diverseeducation.com | Walter Hudson

Create a free Diverse: Issues In Higher Education account to continue reading. Already have an account? Enter your email to access the article. In a significant victory for academic freedom and constitutional rights, Northwestern Law School professors Sheila Bedi and Lynn Cohn have successfully challenged a federal investigation targeting their legal clinic work.
Hispanic-Serving Institutions Mark 30 Years, Now Serve Nearly One-Third of All Undergraduates

1 week ago | diverseeducation.com | Walter Hudson

A new analysis by Excelencia in Education reveals that Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) have grown to 602 institutions nationwide, enrolling nearly one-third of all U.S. undergraduates and more than 60% of Latino undergraduates. The milestone comes as 2025 marks 30 years since HSIs first received dedicated federal funding to improve academic quality and expand access for Latino and other low-income students.
Trump Administration Freezes $2.2 Billion in Harvard Funding Amid Campus Activism Dispute

1 week ago | diverseeducation.com | Walter Hudson

In an unprecedented move that signals escalating tensions between the federal government and higher education institutions, the Trump administration has frozen more than $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in contracts to Harvard University after the institution refused to comply with demands to limit campus activism.
Education Researchers Sue to Save Institute of Education Sciences

1 week ago | diverseeducation.com | Walter Hudson

Education researchers took legal action this week against the Trump administration, filing a lawsuit to halt what they describe as the unlawful dismantling of the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the research arm of the Department of Education.
Muslim Civil Rights Group Demands Medical Care, Religious Accommodations for Detained Tufts Student

1 week ago | diverseeducation.com | Walter Hudson

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) issued demands Monday for proper medical treatment and religious accommodations for Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts University graduate student currently in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. Ozturk, a Turkish national pursuing a PhD at Tufts' Children's Television Project, was detained by ICE agents in March.
Faculty, Students to Hold Nationwide Day of Action Defending Higher Education

1 week ago | diverseeducation.com | Jamal Watson

Create a free Diverse: Issues In Higher Education account to continue reading. Already have an account? Enter your email to access the article. Faculty, students, and higher education workers across the country are preparing to participate in a National Day of Action this Thursday, April 17, to defend academic freedom and advocate for higher education as a public good.
Harvard Faculty, AAUP Challenge Trump Administration's $8.7 Billion Funding Threat

1 week ago | diverseeducation.com | Walter Hudson

In what legal experts are calling a landmark case for academic freedom, Harvard faculty and the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging unconstitutional attempts to control campus speech and governance through threatened funding cuts.
Michigan Governor Signs Directive to Boost Men's Access to Education and Training

2 weeks ago | diverseeducation.com | Walter Hudson

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive Wednesday aimed at increasing men's access to skills training and higher education, citing concerns about educational disparities affecting male students.