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President Trump wears a red hat and a suit and tie
President Trump wears a red hat and a suit and tie

Where Trump’s Cabinet Picks Went to College

December 9, 2024

Nearly a quarter of Trump’s picks to lead cabinet departments and agencies attended Ivy League universities.

An elephant walks forward while holding the seal of the Education Department in its trunk
An elephant walks forward while holding the seal of the Education Department in its trunk

House Republicans Aim to Pass Higher Ed Overhaul

December 6, 2024

The wide-ranging legislation likely won’t move forward in the Senate but serves as a marker for Republicans’ higher ed priorities in the next Congress.

Michigan logo and text
Michigan logo and text

Michigan Regents Face Tough Questions as They Consider DEI Changes

December 6, 2024

Debate about diversity, equity and inclusion programs suggests a new degree of worry and proactive preparation as Donald Trump returns to the White House.

Image of a spigot on the side of the Connecticut state house with money pouring from its opening.
Image of a spigot on the side of the Connecticut state house with money pouring from its opening.

States Disinvesting in Higher Ed: Fact or Myth?

December 2, 2024

A new Cato Institute report rekindles a long-standing, nuanced debate over whether states have decreased funding for higher education.