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Protesters hold signs with Mahmoud Khalil's face on them to protest his arrest
Protesters hold signs with Mahmoud Khalil's face on them to protest his arrest

‘Palpable Fear’ Hangs Over International Students

March 18, 2025

The Trump administration is arresting foreign students in their dorms and threatening deportation. Students are rattled and uncertain about their future in America.

Holding a magnifying glass over Arizona State University, Cornell University, University of Wisconsin at Madison and Ithaca College.
Holding a magnifying glass over Arizona State University, Cornell University, University of Wisconsin at Madison and Ithaca College.

Education Department Investigates Dozens of Colleges for Discrimination

March 15, 2025

The Trump administration is following through on its threat to crack down on colleges’ race-based programs, beginning with a small postgraduate recruitment partnership.

Illustration showing the Education Department building taken apart brick by brick
Illustration showing the Education Department building taken apart brick by brick

Assessing the Damage After the Education Department’s Mass Layoffs

March 13, 2025

The Trump administration’s deep cuts at the department hit some offices harder than others, but the effects will likely be felt by students, families and institutions across the country.

Demonstrators hold signs with photos of Mahmoud Khalil that say "Free Mahmoud, free Palestine"
Demonstrators hold signs with photos of Mahmoud Khalil that say "Free Mahmoud, free Palestine"
A sign with the Education Department's address stands next to the building
A sign with the Education Department's address stands next to the building

Education Department Lays Off Nearly Half of Staff

March 11, 2025

McMahon said the reductions are a “significant step toward restoring the greatness of the United States education system.” Critics say they are reckless and will lead to chaos and confusion.