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The Education Department building
The Education Department building
President of American Federation of Teachers Randi Weingarten speaks to members of MomsRising.
President of American Federation of Teachers Randi Weingarten speaks to members of MomsRising.

After Months of Lawsuits, Courts Stymie Some of Trump’s Higher Ed Agenda

August 12, 2025

Despite victories at the district and appellate level, higher education advocates remain cautious as the Supreme Court sides with Trump.

A view of the Department of Education building from ground level
A view of the Department of Education building from ground level

Hearing Spotlights Concerns Heading Into Rule Making for ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

August 8, 2025

College leaders, students and advocates weighed in on which degree programs should face certain loan caps and how to hold certificate programs accountable, among other issues.

Students with sign outside building
Students with sign outside building
A form sticks out from a curtain in a spotlight
A form sticks out from a curtain in a spotlight
A photo illustration of a pause button over researchers.
A photo illustration of a pause button over researchers.
Nicholas Kent at swearing in ceremony
Nicholas Kent at swearing in ceremony

Under Secretary Nicholas Kent Sets Priorities for Higher Ed

August 5, 2025

Kent said Monday he will “restore the greatness of American higher education.” Some experts question how he’ll do that.

A photo of the Harvard campus with a graduate walking by.
A photo of the Harvard campus with a graduate walking by.