More than 313,000 students are enrolled at Ohio’s public colleges this fall, but new state laws banning diversity programs and regulating faculty could reshape who gets access to higher education. What do these changes mean for Black students, families, and Ohio’s future workforce?
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Professors at Ohio’s only public HBCU worry new higher education law will have a chilling effect
Professors at Ohio’s only public HBCU, Central State University, are concerned that a new controversial higher education law will have a chilling effect on their campus, potentially limiting their ability to teach about controversial topics and affecting students’ access to scholarships and grants.
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Trump administration revokes visas for international students at numerous Ohio universities
The Trump administration has revoked visas for international students at various Ohio universities, including Ohio State, Kent State, the University of Cincinnati, and the University of Akron, as part of an executive order to review all visa programs and ensure foreign nationals do not pose a threat to national security.
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U.S. Department of Education releases 2025-26 FAFSA form ahead of deadline
The U.S. Department of Education has made the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available to all students and families. The department launched the form two months later than…
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How going back to the SAT could set back college student diversity
Is the SAT making a comeback? Find out how student acceptance rates changed when the results were optional
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The State of Ohio looks to defund DEI initiatives with the “Ohio Higher Education Enhancement Act”
Ohio wants to “enhance” higher education by prohibiting colleges’ DEI initiatives
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In The CLE: Tri-C President Alex Johnson Announces Retirement, Effective June 30, 2022
After nearly a decade of leadership, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Alex Johnson is announcing his retirement. The College will conduct a national search for the next president.
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Black Girls Get Serious about HBCUs?
HBCU students and alumni share their experiences and insights at the 2nd Annual HBCU Panel Discussion.