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U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) walk to the Senate floor during overnight votes at the U.S. Capitol. Murkowski has a blanket wrapped around her shoulders and Collins is wearing a red suit.
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) walk to the Senate floor during overnight votes at the U.S. Capitol. Murkowski has a blanket wrapped around her shoulders and Collins is wearing a red suit.

‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Nears the Finish Line

July 1, 2025

The budget megabill could soon head to the president’s desk, but college lobbyists are still concerned, saying it would be a detrimental overhaul to federal student aid.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks to reporters as returns to his office.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks to reporters as returns to his office.

Senate Tweaks ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Ahead of Final Vote

June 30, 2025

Workforce Pell is back in and senators exempted small colleges from the endowment tax.

The campus of the University of Virginia next to a headshot of the former university president James Ryan.
The campus of the University of Virginia next to a headshot of the former university president James Ryan.

Why UVA President’s Resignation Could Be a ‘Watershed Moment’

June 30, 2025

Ousting James Ryan is a dramatic escalation in the Trump administration’s war against higher ed and sends a chilling message to other university leaders, experts say.

A photo of the Rotunda at UVA
A photo of the Rotunda at UVA

Under Pressure From Trump, UVA President Resigns

June 27, 2025

The move is a “major blow” to the independence of American institutions, one expert said.

Chairman Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., arrives to conduct the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee confirmation hearing.
Chairman Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., arrives to conduct the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee confirmation hearing.

Senate Parliamentarian Nixes Workforce Pell From Megabill

June 27, 2025

The decision shocked some higher ed lobbyists but is a win for critics of the plan.

Banner on Howard University campus with the university's name on it
Banner on Howard University campus with the university's name on it
Chairman Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) (R) and Ranking Member Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA) (L) speak as U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer appears for a House Committee on Education and Workforce hearing on Capitol Hill
Chairman Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) (R) and Ranking Member Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA) (L) speak as U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer appears for a House Committee on Education and Workforce hearing on Capitol Hill

5 Charts Breaking Down Colleges Represented by Crucial House Committee

June 24, 2025

Members on the House Education and Workforce Committee play a key role in higher education policy. Together, they represent about 304 colleges.

Illustration: A student looking at a college building standing on a pile of money while under a magnifying glass.
Illustration: A student looking at a college building standing on a pile of money while under a magnifying glass.

How Senate Republicans Want to Hold Colleges Accountable

June 20, 2025

The proposed plan would cut some programs off from federal loans if their students don't earn more than an adult with a high school diploma. It's higher ed lobbyists' preferred option.