The secretary nominee is likely to be confirmed, but the department has already taken action in her absence, though few political appointees have been named.
5 Ways the Education Department Affects Higher Ed
Momentum is building around plans to dismantle the department, but what does it actually do for colleges, universities and their students?
Professors Fear Impact of DeepSeek ‘Censorship’ on Students’ Work
China’s rapidly growing AI tool brushes off questions about Tiananmen Square and spouts the Communist Party line on sensitive topics like Taiwan.
Funding Student Success: Project Grants From University Advancement
Wright State University provides one-time grants to students, faculty and staff to promote the student experience. After initial funding, grant programs continue thanks to institutional and private donor support.
Preparing for Life After College: Alumni in Residence Provide Career Connections
Alumni serve as career counselors and industry experts for students, helping them develop professionally.
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The Big Chill
The federal funding freeze highlights the outsize role academic medical centers play in shaping their institutions, John R. Thelin and Neal H. Hutchens write.
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The Ivy Advantage
Adam Szetela asks why Ivy League Ph.D. students like him should have an advantage on the academic job market.
Ep. 141: Voices of Student Success: Expanding Access to Study Abroad
Study abroad is tied to personal and professional growth for college students, but crossing the border can be an enormous hurdle for some learners or feel unattainable.
Ep. 140: What IHE’s Newsroom Will be Tracking in the First Days of the New Trump Administration
President-elect Trump’s known and unknown policy agenda and its potential impact on universities and colleges.
Ethan Webb of Mindsmith
This month’s episode of The Pulse podcast features Ethan Webb, founder and CEO of Mindstream.
Linda Bonnar of Upstrive
This month’s episode of The Pulse podcast features Linda Bonnar of Upstrive, an app aimed at measuring student well-being.
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