Fighting Back, Rebranding, or Retreating on DEI?
Some universities have chosen to rebrand and restructure rather than openly resist, while others have launched legal and grassroots mobilization efforts to challenge restrictions.
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Fight or Flight in the Face of Policy Shifts?
Will universities and states escalate their legal and legislative pushback, or will they opt for quiet compliance to protect their funding and public standing?
The Devil is in the Details
Why states that rely on federal education dollars are behind gutting them
Some are Cheering the EPA Rollbacks. They Shouldn't
Short-Term Gains, Long-Term Liability, and a Competitive Disaster in the Making
How Research Cuts Will Crush Enrollment
The cuts to federal research funding are a direct threat to admissions, marketing, and enrollment teams as they make the case for why students should invest in attending your institution.
Reshoring: Where the Smart Money Should Look in 2025
Lower-profile, high-leverage regions are quietly offering cheaper land, stable energy costs, and a ready-to-train workforce.