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Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, a white woman with short hair wearing a suit, speaks at the White House press briefing room.
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, a white woman with short hair wearing a suit, speaks at the White House press briefing room.

Education Dept. Drops Appeal of Court Order Blocking Anti-DEI Guidance

January 22, 2026

First Amendment advocates and higher ed leaders are declaring victory, and some say it’s the “final defeat” of Trump’s attempt to rid colleges of race-based student supports.

Illustration of a graduation cap and price tag
Illustration of a graduation cap and price tag
U.S. president Donald Trump looks through a window to observe construction work on his new ballroom.
U.S. president Donald Trump looks through a window to observe construction work on his new ballroom.

4 Takeaways From Trump’s First Year in Office

January 20, 2026

Higher ed faced upheaval and uncertainty as the president sought to overhaul colleges and universities. Some leaders hope for a more stable year two, but significant changes loom.

A map of the United States with a visa in it on top of multiple planes flying across a silhouette of President Donald Trump.
A map of the United States with a visa in it on top of multiple planes flying across a silhouette of President Donald Trump.
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.
A student with a graduation cap on that has a price tag for a tassel, with an up arrow running over the canvas.
A student with a graduation cap on that has a price tag for a tassel, with an up arrow running over the canvas.

As Responsibilities for College Cost Shift, So Do State Priorities

January 14, 2026

State higher education systems continue to focus on workforce development, return on investment and other cost- and outcomes-centered topics, survey results show.

The facade of the U.S. Department of Education building in Washington, D.C.
The facade of the U.S. Department of Education building in Washington, D.C.

ED Panel Divided as Consensus Vote Looms on Earnings Test

January 8, 2026

The Education Department held several closed-door meetings Thursday, but it’s unclear if officials will compromise.