Aaron Gifford
Author
Aaron Gifford has written for several daily newspapers, magazines, and specialty publications and also served as a federal background investigator and Medicare fraud analyst. He graduated from the University at Buffalo and is based in Upstate New York.
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Former University of Michigan President Fails to Win Vote to Helm Florida’s Flagship School
Santa Ono championed a DEI agenda at the University of Michigan before complying with a Trump order and publicly declaring a change of heart.
Harvard, Trump Admin Barrel Towards First Amendment Showdown in Escalating Disputes
Leaders from more than 600 colleges and universities so far proclaim support for Harvard’s lawsuit against the Trump administration.
School Choice Picks Up Steam Ahead of Nevada’s Legislative Session
Legislation and a viral video follow Texas’s new school choice law, adding momentum to a national movement for promoting options.
From ‘Gladiolus’ to ‘Éclaircissement’: Spelling Still Matters a Century Later
Spellcheck and AI were happily shoved aside on the 100th anniversary of a proud American tradition.
University of Florida Trustees Endorse Former Michigan President to Lead Their School
Ono told trustees he embraced DEI upon his appointment at Michigan, but during a review of programs in the summer of 2023, he had a change of heart.
Oklahoma High School Holds Signing Ceremonies Not for Athletes, But for Military Recruits
‘I think we’ve made a mistake in the past 30 years in public education because we have pushed college for all,’ a school principal said.
Trump Admin Revokes Harvard’s Ability to Enroll International Students
The homeland security secretary posted the announcement on social media platform X.
House Passes Bill Restricting CCP Influence in Higher Education
Several U.S. schools have hosted the Confucius Institute, a CCP-sponsored language and culture program.
University of Michigan President Expected to Lead Florida’s Flagship School
Santa J. Ono once led one of the most extensive DEI programs in higher education before ending it in compliance with Trump’s executive order.
What Loss of Federal Funding and Tax-Exempt Status Could Mean for Harvard
Historically, private, for-profit colleges have had a difficult time remaining financially stable.
