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The National Institutes of Health building next to an environmental portrait of NIH director Jay Bhattacharya, a middle-aged South Asian American man with medium brown skin and gray hair, wearing glasses and a suit.
The National Institutes of Health building next to an environmental portrait of NIH director Jay Bhattacharya, a middle-aged South Asian American man with medium brown skin and gray hair, wearing glasses and a suit.

The NIH Director Says a Lot. Critics Call Much of It Misleading.

August 31, 2026

Jay Bhattacharya insists he wants to restore trust in the National Institutes of Health. Current and former agency employees say he’s doing the opposite.

State Sen. Bill DeMora standing next to his chalked sign on the concrete, which reads, "Welcome Back, students! Go Bucks!" DeMora is a white man wearing an Ohio State polo shirt and a ball cap.
State Sen. Bill DeMora standing next to his chalked sign on the concrete, which reads, "Welcome Back, students! Go Bucks!" DeMora is a white man wearing an Ohio State polo shirt and a ball cap.
A photo illustration of a pile of paperwork casting a shadow on the wall that is a profile image of President Donald Trump.
A photo illustration of a pile of paperwork casting a shadow on the wall that is a profile image of President Donald Trump.

Agencies Move to Implement OMB’s Proposed Takeover of Grant Making

August 24, 2026

The Education Department and National Science Foundation have suggested regulations that would adopt core aspects of the White House Office of Management and Budget’s proposal—even though it’s not finalized.

The Ezekiel W. Cullen building with the UH logo on the front on the University of Houston campus.
The Ezekiel W. Cullen building with the UH logo on the front on the University of Houston campus.
A photo illustration of a person blowing a whistle with paperwork coming out of the top of it.
A photo illustration of a person blowing a whistle with paperwork coming out of the top of it.

Universities Settled Over Allegedly Baseless Probes. They’re Not Expressing Regret.

August 21, 2026

Former Justice Department lawyers say investigations into Brown and Columbia over alleged antisemitism were politically motivated. But it’s unclear whether federal officials will investigate the whistleblowers’ letter.

Cover of the book "What Happened to College" next to a headshot of the author Neil Gross.
Cover of the book "What Happened to College" next to a headshot of the author Neil Gross.

Students’ Choices of Roommates, Clubs and More Fuel Higher Ed Polarization

August 19, 2026

A new book by sociologist Neil Gross argues universities aren’t doing enough to counteract students’ formation of their own ideological bubbles.

A collection of tents with students on the campus of Columbia shows that the protests continue
A collection of tents with students on the campus of Columbia shows that the protests continue
A photo illustration collage of Mount Rushmore, the U.S. flag inside a silhouette of the Capitol dome, a 1800s line illustration of an eagle on a shield and a "I voted" sticker.
A photo illustration collage of Mount Rushmore, the U.S. flag inside a silhouette of the Capitol dome, a 1800s line illustration of an eagle on a shield and a "I voted" sticker.

The Heated Discourse About Civil Discourse

August 17, 2026

Groups advocating for “dialogue across difference” and finding better ways to discuss and disagree about controversial topics are themselves part of a polarized debate.