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President Biden walks in front of a blue sign that says "Future Made in America."
President Biden walks in front of a blue sign that says "Future Made in America."

Science Funding Falters a Year After Landmark CHIPS and Science Act

August 29, 2023

The legislation was aimed at supercharging American research and development, but the funding it called for has not yet materialized. Advocates worry Congress will drop the ball.

Photo collage features student loan protest photos, a snippet of President Joe Biden and the Supreme Court building
Photo collage features student loan protest photos, a snippet of President Joe Biden and the Supreme Court building

Biden Announced Loan Forgiveness a Year Ago. The Battle Was Only Beginning.

August 24, 2023

Although the Supreme Court blocked the president’s plan, his decision to forgive some student loans has reshaped policy and politics.

An orange merge sign illustrating the winding road colleges and universities have to take now if they merge.
An orange merge sign illustrating the winding road colleges and universities have to take now if they merge.

Feds Complicate College Mergers, With Possible Unintended Consequences

August 21, 2023

At a time when mergers might help more institutions survive, new rules from the Education Department—aimed at protecting students and taxpayers—might result in more college closures instead.

A person walks at Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas.
A person walks at Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas.

Education Dept. Affirms Exemption for Baylor From Protecting Gay Students From Harassment

August 11, 2023

Biden administration says Baptist is exempt from addressing sexual harassment claims involving students LGBTQ+ students, if it can show conflict with its religious tenets.