President Donald Trump's administration put dozens of college campuses under investigation last year and cut federal funding unless they came in line with his Republican agenda. Now federal officials are taking a wider approach. As new investigations have been dialed back, multiple agencies are rewriting federal rules governing all of higher education. The new tactic goes after many of the same targets, including diversity, equity and inclusion; transgender athletes; and antisemitism. New rules under consideration would require colleges to end DEI policies and ensure they have “intellectual diversity,” a veiled call for more conservative voices. Some people in higher education welcome the approach, saying it invites conversations that didn't happen during last year's investigations.
An injured student is detained by police during a protest against the government's proposal to lower the education budget, in Santiago, Chile, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)
Police detain a student during a protest against the government's proposal to lower the education budget, in Santiago, Chile, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)
Police detain a student during a protest against the government's proposal to lower the education budget, in Santiago, Chile, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Tens of thousands of Argentines flooded the streets of major cities nationwide on Tuesday to protest funding cu…
Demonstrators march to demand President Javier Milei's government comply with a University of Buenos Aires (UBA) funding law, amid deep budget cuts in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
Gov. Matt Meyer released his recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2027, outlining spending plans that focus on education, housing, healthcare and economic development.
Maryland’s public schools continue to show steady progress for the third consecutive year. The report highlights statewide data showing increases in academic achievement, English language proficiency, and graduation rates.
Senator Chris Van Hollen and Senator Angela Alsobrooks believe the federal funding will provide Eastern Shore college students with adequate resources and opportunity to overcome the obstacles they have always had to face.
Education leaders say the delay is already creating budget challenges. School districts may need to postpone hiring, cut instructional positions, or scale back student services unless the funding is released.