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Texas State fires professor over recorded comments. Threats close HBCUs. Do colleges still have a compact with the government? And more.

Newfound pressure may force Lyles into new leadership styles, experts say.

The Trump administration is cutting money from programs that have supported minority students, including at other universities.

Several historically Black colleges and universities canceled classes and events on Friday after a series of threats. The F.B.I. said the calls were hoaxes.

The senseless killing of the influential youth activist is setting off a wave of conversation at polarized colleges nationwide.

It was nearly impossible for college students to open social media without being served a video of Kirk.

At least five HBCUs went on lockdown and cancelled classes Thursday after receiving threats. 

Republican politicians and other conservatives are calling for employees, including those in higher ed, to be terminated for their social media posts about Kirk's killing.   At least seven faculty and staff members have been fired or suspended so far for comments they made in response to the death of Turning Point USA founder and conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed Wednesday during an event at Utah Valley University. 

The conservative activist’s slaying raises questions about higher ed’s ability — and willingness — to allow divisive figures on their campuses.