C-RAC in the News: As Colleges Face Funding Threat, Accreditors Offer Flexibility

On February 28, 2025, Josh Moody, Reporter at Inside Higher Ed, published the article, “As Colleges Face Funding Threat, Accreditors Offer Flexibility.” The piece discusses how accreditors are responding to institutions as they navigate meeting accreditation standards and Trump Administration directives targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion. The article includes excerpts from the Council of Regional Accrediting Commission's (C-RAC) statement in response to the February 14, 2025, Office for Civil Rights Dear Colleague Letter as well as quotes from leadership of individual C-RAC commissions.