Harvard University has announced a major crackdown on grade inflation, making it harder for undergraduates to earn A grades from 2027. As reported by the Associated Press, the move has triggered a wider debate over academic rigor, student stress and whether elite universities are redefining what excellence truly means in modern higher education. At Harvard …
Harvard moves to make A grades harder to secure for undergraduates Harvard University is preparing to make one of the most closely watched changes to grading policy in American higher education, arguing that the meaning of an A grade has been diluted by years of inflation at elite campuses. The university’s Faculty of Arts and …
DEI rollback in US colleges: What changes in admissions, hiring, scholarships mean The US Department of Education has outlined a series of changes in higher education institutions, stating that universities across the country are modifying policies related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), admissions, hiring, and student engagement.According to the department, these changes are part …
A new flashpoint has emerged in the ongoing battle over fairness and accountability in American higher education, with Harvard University once again under the federal microscope. The US Department of Education has launched two separate civil rights investigations, sharpening scrutiny on the university’s admissions practices and its handling of campus antisemitism.The action, initiated by the …
Trump administration pushes shift in US higher education policies, says Education Department The US Department of Education has issued a press statement outlining key shifts in higher education policy under the Trump administration. The statement presents a strong critique of past practices in colleges and universities, particularly around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), admissions processes, …
US Department of Education opens Title IX probe into Wisconsin district over girls’ restroom access claims. (Getty Images) The US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has opened a directed investigation into the New Richmond School District in New Richmond, Wisconsin following reports that biological males were permitted to use female restrooms.Officials said …
Federal education research set for overhaul under ‘Reimagining IES’ blueprint The U.S. Department of Education has initiated a significant review of its research division, the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), following the submission of a reform report to U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. The report, titled Reimagining the Institute of Education Sciences, was prepared …
US Department of Education issues new rule to ease entry of accrediting agencies The U.S. Department of Education has issued a new interpretive rule aimed at reducing barriers for new accrediting agencies seeking federal recognition. The move is part of a wider accreditation reform drive under the Trump Administration, which has placed competition and accountability …
US Department of Education has opened a Title VI investigation into Portland Public Schools over allegations that a district programme reserves academic support and resources exclusively for Black students.According to a February 17, 2026 press release from the department, its Office for Civil Rights has initiated the inquiry following a complaint concerning the district’s Center …
Foreign funding to United States colleges crossed the $5.2 billion mark in 2025, according to data released by the US Department of Education. More than half of this amount went to a small group of elite institutions, with Carnegie Mellon University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology at the top of the list.The department also …