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President Donald Trump spreads out his arms at a rally
President Donald Trump spreads out his arms at a rally

Trump Signs ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Into Law, Ushering in New Era for Higher Ed

July 4, 2025

Experts worry that the law will have a detrimental impact on America’s universities—changing who gets to attend college and how they pay for it.

Students walk across the University of Pennsylvania campus.
Students walk across the University of Pennsylvania campus.
Columbia University inscribed on the Library facade
Columbia University inscribed on the Library facade
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.

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon, sitting at a table with other members of the cabinet.
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon, sitting at a table with other members of the cabinet.

Education Department Outlines Plan to Change Debt-Relief Program for Public Servants

June 26, 2025

The document shows how the agency plans to comply with Trump’s executive order that sought to crack down on who can qualify for loan forgiveness.