Camila Gomez is a reporting intern at The Chronicle and a rising senior at the University of South Florida, where she studies political science and mass communications. She was the editor-in-chief of The Oracle, USF’s student-run newspaper. There, she covered issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion and immigration. As editor, she also led the publication’s Hurricane Milton coverage. She also previously reported for WUSF, West Central Florida’s NPR station. You can email her at camila.gomez@chronicle.com.
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'The Intended Chilling Effect'
The government’s missives sought to “substantially alter the legal obligations of schools and educators” without following the proper procedures, Thursday’s ruling said.
Immigration Policy
Increased detentions, stripped tuition benefits, and other policy changes are imperiling college access for undocumented students — and instilling fear in the broader Hispanic community.
Diversity Guidance
No “facilities or resources” designated based on race, the document says. No requirements that hiring committees consider underrepresented minority candidates. No “cultural competence.”
Mixed Emotions
Faculty and others expressed a mixture of relief and frustration over the deal, under which the university will pay over $200 million to have most of its research funding restored.
An Uncertain Future
Now that mass layoffs are moving forward with the Supreme Court’s blessing, concerns about financial aid and other policy issues have become more urgent.
Financial aid
The tax package President Trump signed into law this month eliminates a financial-aid program that distributes billions of dollars to higher ed each year.
Threatened Funding
The group that helped derail race-conscious admissions policies has a new lawsuit taking aim at federal funding for minority-serving institutions.
Executive Privilege
Some new leaders in the state with close ties to Ron DeSantis are earning much more than their predecessors.
Student Aid
Congressional Republicans’ budget-reconciliation bill, now awaiting a vote in the Senate, would curb eligibility for those enrolled part time. Experts say community colleges would take a hit.
Unpresidented
A statewide board rejected the sole finalist, Santa J. Ono, on Tuesday. Some faculty are concerned that the public failure could scare off other candidates.
