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Republican Presidential Candidates Criticize Colleges’ Response to Israel-Hamas War

Trump Free College Plan Taps ‘Restless Discontent’ Over Higher Ed
The plan to create a national online college is a political nonstarter, experts say, but it capitalizes on concerns about price and politics in higher education.

Should College Presidents Criticize Political Candidates?
Some higher ed leaders have voiced concerns about the threats GOP front-runners Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis pose to democracy. Others are uneasy about weighing in on an ongoing race.

When Governors Seek the Presidency
Florida governor Ron DeSantis announced a presidential run Wednesday after a legislative session that imposed dramatic changes on public higher education. What does it mean for his candidacy?

Trump’s ‘Secret Weapon’? College Accreditation
Accreditors said the plan was not practical and represented a shift for the former president. The issue of accreditation has become the subject of much debate between the two leading Republicans eyeing the presidency in 2024.