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According to a TPR analysis, colleges in San Antonio lost nearly $10M because the U.S. Department of Education withheld grants to Hispanic-Serving Institutions.

Thomas Alter is the second professor in the state to be terminated this week for allegedly violating university policy after a video was posted on social media.

Professors' concerns included the state's DEI ban and new limits to faculty influence at colleges and universities.

An enrollment drop could cost the Texas economy hundreds of millions of dollars, according to the reports.

Lawmakers also approved direct pay for student athletes and sought better pathways from college to the workforce.

The Oklahoma Supreme Court decided Tuesday the state's law banning certain discussions on race and sex does not apply to college and university classrooms.

The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents voted Thursday for tuition hikes and a salary increase and bonus for its president.

Shortly after the U.S. Department of Justice sued to block Texas from giving in-state tuition to immigrant students without legal status, state Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the two parties had filed a joint motion asking a court to permanently end the policy.

Despite the presence of counterprotesters, Thursday’s “teach-in” was peaceful. Speakers condemned UT President Jay Hartzell for calling in law enforcement Wednesday and expressed support for Palestinians in Gaza.

College hopefuls should fill out the new federal student aid application to as soon as possible to get more funds.