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An line graph with an arrow trending up before leveling off imposed over the top of a pile of money.

Report: Growth in State Higher Ed Funding Is Slowing Down

February 5, 2026

Years of growth in student funding should help public colleges and universities absorb a round of stagnant funding and future declines, policy experts say.

A photo showing the back of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent; the back of his jacket says “police” and “ice" in bold capital letters.
A photo showing the back of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent; the back of his jacket says “police” and “ice" in bold capital letters.
The US Department of Education building with a portion missing as it is taken apart brick by brick.
The US Department of Education building with a portion missing as it is taken apart brick by brick.

New Heritage Guidance Shows Tension in Federal Oversight of Higher Ed

February 3, 2026

Building on the higher ed policies outlined in Project 2025, the new report urges more state involvement in holding colleges and universities accountable.

Close-up of federal financial aid application with calculator, pen, and tuition statement
Close-up of federal financial aid application with calculator, pen, and tuition statement
Multi-colored Legos being sorted into boxes by color.
Multi-colored Legos being sorted into boxes by color.

ED Takes Another Step Toward Finalizing Loan Limits

January 30, 2026

The rule is slated to take effect July 1. However, significant pushback is anticipated from Congress and higher ed groups in the weeks to come.

Northwestern University arch
Northwestern University arch
Environmental portraits of Florida governor Ron DeSantis and Texas governor Greg Abbott.
Environmental portraits of Florida governor Ron DeSantis and Texas governor Greg Abbott.

State H-1B Visa Pauses Are ‘Reckless,’ Faculty Warn

January 29, 2026

Restrictions on how universities recruit and retain foreign employees threaten academic freedom and institutional autonomy, advocates say. State officials say they want to preserve jobs for Americans and root out abuse in the program.

A photograph of Greg Abbott, governor of Texas, a white man with gray hair wearing a suit, looking upward.
A photograph of Greg Abbott, governor of Texas, a white man with gray hair wearing a suit, looking upward.