The unfolding leadership crisis at the University of Virginia should alarm every American who believes in the independence, freedom and integrity of higher education (“University of Virginia President Resigns,” U.S. News, June 28).
After UVA president’s exit, Dems say they want to prevent further politicization of higher education
University of Virginia president Jim Ryan’s abrupt resignation in the midst of federal pressure on the school to end its DEI initiatives set off a firestorm of controversy, with Virginia Democratic lawmakers now pledging that they will find ways to prevent further politicization of higher education.
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) has released draft text of its portion of the Senate budget reconciliation bill. This marks a critical milestone in the budget reconciliation process as Senate leaders aim to finalize the full budget package before the July 4 recess.
Less than four years after the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in NCAA v. Alston, the governance of college athletics has entered a new and unprecedented phase. On June 6, 2025, the NCAA and the major athletic conferences reached a historic legal settlement that will, for the first time, require direct financial compensation to college athletes.
With fewer than three weeks remaining before the July 4 legislative recess, Congress is accelerating its work on the budget reconciliation bill, which recently passed the House and is now being debated in the Senate. This comprehensive legislation carries significant consequences for higher education.
