US colleges brace for potential funding cuts as Education Department's controversial 'Dear Colleague' letter sparks nationwide backlash

The US Department of Education’s February 14, 2025, “Dear Colleague” letter, calling for race-neutral policies on hiring, compensation, and housing, has sparked a major backlash from over 2,000 universities. Critics, including college leaders and legal experts, argue the letter represents government overreach and threatens institutional autonomy. As the higher education community grapples with potential funding cuts, concerns about vague language and conflicting Supreme Court rulings complicate compliance efforts.

US colleges brace for potential funding cuts as Education Department’s controversial ‘Dear Colleague’ letter sparks nationwide backlash

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