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Inside UNC’s Effort to Launch a New Accreditor
University of North Carolina system officials say it’s past time for a new accreditor, arguing the current setup fails to focus on students, emails obtained by Inside Higher Ed show.
ED Pressures Accreditor to Act on Columbia
The Trump administration called on Middle States to take action against Columbia for alleged civil rights violations, arguing it is out of compliance with accreditation standards.
Keystone College Merges With Nonprofit
Keystone College has completed a merger with the Washington Institute for Education and Research, an educational nonprofit, after nearly three...
The Agenda Behind Accreditation ‘Reform’
Accreditation does need reform, but the Trump administration seeks to weaponize it to push an impoverished vision for higher ed, Jeremy D. Penn writes.
Western Accreditor Pauses DEI Standards
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges’ Senior College and University Commission has launched a review into its diversity, equity...
McMahon Sharpens Tone on Accreditation
Education Secretary Linda McMahon argued this week that accreditors wield too much power. But some statements raise questions about her understanding of accreditation.
Bastyr Plans to Sell Campus
Cash-strapped Bastyr University is selling its campus in Washington State in an effort to stabilize its shaky finances, which landed...
Law School Accreditor to Delay Enforcement of DEI Rule
Under pressure from the Trump administration, the American Bar Association’s accreditation arm is poised to suspend its diversity and inclusion...