Coalition for the Common Good tells accreditor it has authority over Antioch

The escalation in the feud comes shortly after the university’s president sued the coalition, alleging retaliation and discrimination.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 6, 2026

Antioch employees face ‘conflicting directives’ amid legal fight for control

The Coalition for the Common Good’s president has tried to put the university’s leader on leave and told staff to take down a website about the dispute.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 5, 2026

Antioch and Otterbein forged a unique coalition. Why is it unraveling?

The universities united in 2023 to form a new style of institutional partnership, which has become mired in a fierce governance dispute and litigation.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 29, 2026

Antioch board dealt blow in court fight against the coalition the university co-founded

The university’s board of governors was denied a request for a preliminary injunction aimed at protecting it from dissolution.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 28, 2026

DOJ accuses UC San Francisco medical school of racial discrimination in admissions

The Trump administration has now accused five University of California campuses of illegally discriminating against White and Asian applicants.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 23, 2026

Kirk family alleges ‘stunning’ security failures at UVU led to the figure’s death

Charlie Kirk’s heirs could sue Utah Valley University, arguing that it should have done more to protect the right-wing figure.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 16, 2026

Antioch University and Coalition for the Common Good ordered to mediation

A state court has also extended an order temporarily protecting the university's board from being dissolved by the coalition it cofounded.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 16, 2026

DHS proposes end to 60-day H-1B grace period, calling it a ‘burden’

The window currently allows visa holders to temporarily retain legal status in the U.S. while looking for a new job.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 16, 2026

4-year visa cap for international students halted by federal judge

U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor paused the highly contested rule just a day before it would have taken effect.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 15, 2026

Did RIT let diversity goals unduly sway hiring decisions? A jury should decide, judge rules.

A White former employee alleges the private New York university used race-based criteria to hire a Black candidate over her.

By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 15, 2026

West Point civilian speech policies ruled unconstitutional

The military academy blocked faculty from discussing personal opinions while teaching and speaking at certain events without preapproval.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 14, 2026

IRS tax plan could imperil college finances, Moody’s says

If institutions lose their tax-exempt status over diversity efforts, they could face a loss of gifts and higher borrowing costs among other hits, analysts said.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 11, 2026

Temple University cancels record $55M gift as donor faces fraud allegations

Revelations about a federal investigation into the donor’s company resulted in the donation being “mutually” called off, the institution said.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 9, 2026

‘Hostile takeover’: Antioch University faces down university coalition it co-founded

The Ohio institution helped launch the Coalition for the Common Good, which it says is now trying to dissolve its board, seize its funds and fire its president.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 1, 2026

Ohio State University settles DOJ allegations for $2.1M

The agency alleges the public institution, which did not admit wrongdoing, failed to disclose ties between its faculty and the Chinese government.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 1, 2026

Judge rules Trump policies deporting foreign students based on speech unconstitutional

“In the United States, freedom of speech belongs to the people,” U.S. District Judge Noël Wise said in her decision. “It is not the government’s to take.”

By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 31, 2026

Week in review: Trump administration targets ABA’s accrediting arm

We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from developments in high-profile court cases in higher education to artificial intelligence policies on campuses.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 31, 2026

DOJ sues 4 more states over tuition laws for undocumented students

Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington are among 21 states that have faced lawsuits from the Trump administration over such policies.

By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 28, 2026

Anna Maria bankruptcy sale of property faces objection from neighbor

The Roy family says the now-shuttered college promised to gift them a 2.4-acre parcel. The institution is disputing their property claim.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 27, 2026

Cornell, MIT and others can appeal class action status in antitrust case

Former students accused the colleges of colluding to fix tuition prices and lower financial aid offers.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 25, 2026

EEOC lawsuit alleges Washington University segregated DEI training by race

Under the Trump administration, the agency has vocally cracked down on diversity, equity and inclusion work under the auspices of Title VII.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 14, 2026

DOJ’s antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard dismissed

Harmeet Dhillon, assistant attorney general of the agency’s civil rights division, said federal officials are "assessing next steps."

By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 13, 2026

Unions sue Education Department over ‘professional’ degree rule

Under a new rule, the designation allows students to take out $200,000 in federal student loans versus $100,000 for other graduate programs.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 13, 2026

Columbia faces discrimination lawsuit from Palestinian employees and students

Plaintiffs allege the Ivy League institution instead "actively participated in and amplified" racial and political targeting of its campus members.

By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 12, 2026

Antitrust lawsuit against 32 colleges with early decision can proceed, judge rules

However, U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley dismissed the claims against Common App and other noncollege defendants.

By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 11, 2026