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In Virginia, the Attack on University Presidents Widens

Gregory Washington, the first Black president of George Mason University, is under fire for his promotion of campus diversity.

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Gregory Washington, the president of George Mason University, had promoted what he called an “antiracism” agenda.

Harvard Creates New Public Service Program, as Trump Slashes Federal Jobs

The Kennedy School will award scholarships to at least 50 students, in hopes of fostering careers in government service.

© Sophie Park for The New York Times

The fellowships are valued at $100,000, covering tuition, fees and an additional stipend.

Harvard Creates New Public Service Program, as Trump Slashes Federal Jobs

The Kennedy School will award scholarships to at least 50 students, in hopes of fostering careers in government service.

© Sophie Park for The New York Times

The fellowships are valued at $100,000, covering tuition, fees and an additional stipend.

Inside the Conservative Campaign That Took Down a University President

The Jefferson Council had called for eliminating D.E.I., without much success. But a new lawyer with ties to the group took on the cause for the Trump administration.

© Kirsten Luce for The New York Times

For years, the Jefferson Council had criticized the university’s president, James E. Ryan, for his support of D.E.I.

Inside the Conservative Campaign That Took Down the U.Va. President

The Jefferson Council had called for eliminating D.E.I., without much success. But a new lawyer with ties to the group took on the cause for the Trump administration.

© Kirsten Luce for The New York Times

For years, the Jefferson Council had criticized the university’s president, James E. Ryan, for his support of D.E.I.
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