Crimson Courage Statement on Proposed Accreditation Changes
September 17, 2026
The Department of Education has proposed a sweeping and highly damaging politicization of the accreditation system that would undermine the quality and innovation of the U.S. higher education system, curtail academic and intellectual freedom, and harm students. . . .
Crimson Courage Statement on Proposed IRS Rule Change Punishing Schools for Supporting Students
September 9, 2026
On September 3, 2026, The Treasury and the IRS proposed new regulations that would deny tax-exempt status to any private educational institution that offers any support for minority students, including clubs, athletics, programming, counseling, and scholarships. The federal government should not use its power over universities' funding to reduce support and opportunities for all students. . . .
Crimson Courage Statement on Department of Education’s National Call to Action
August 19, 2026
On August 3, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon issued a "National Call to Action" addressed to university presidents and governing boards. In it, she asked them to respond to a number of questions and post these responses in writing on their websites by the end of this calendar year. However, this letter is far from a benign request. . . .
Crimson Courage Statement on Trump’s March Attack on Harvard
March 20, 2026
The Trump Administration launched another groundless attack against Harvard in today’s filing in the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts. This case is not about promoting a safe and supportive environment for students, faculty, and staff but another spurious attempt to coerce and control Harvard. . . .