Today's Clips (8/15/25)
DAVIDSON IN THE NEWS

Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill, and other NC universities are increasing how much money they put toward federal lobbying amid targeted attacks to higher education funding.

IN OTHER NEWS

In a petition, alumni, faculty and members of the public asked Harvard to stand up to the White House. The school has signaled a willingness to pay $500 million to restore research funds.

To be one nation, we have to embrace ground-up social change.

At least 12 universities and colleges across six states have closed their centers this year, citing state or federal anti-DEI efforts.

A federal judge has struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the nation’s schools and universities.

North Carolina universities are partnering with ChatGPT and Google, and some have created new policies about using AI platforms.

Duke and other universities must offer a powerful counterpoint to the bullying slash-and-burn edicts coming from the White House | Opinion

For the first time in more than 50 years, as classes begin, students at North Carolina won’t have the opportunity to try out for the junior varsity men’s basketball team.

TRADES

The organization that started with 15 private colleges now has more than 1,100 participating institutions. But closing equity gaps remains a top priority. Ever since 15 private colleges and universities teamed up to launch the Common App 50 years ago, the college admissions form has shifted practices and technology to meet the changing needs of institutions and students.

Increased detentions, stripped tuition benefits, and other policy changes are imperiling college access for undocumented students — and instilling fear in the broader Hispanic community.

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