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A collage of images, including an image of a building on UIUC's campus, a photo of a field, a photo of pile of soybeans, and a photo of the protests against USAID being defunded, in which an American flag is visible and someone is holding a sign reading "Save USAID."
A collage of images, including an image of a building on UIUC's campus, a photo of a field, a photo of pile of soybeans, and a photo of the protests against USAID being defunded, in which an American flag is visible and someone is holding a sign reading "Save USAID."

USAID Cuts Hit University Research, Including Respected Soybean Labs

February 28, 2025

Annually, the foreign aid agency awards universities about $350 million in grants to research solutions to global crises. Researchers warn of long-term harms if Trump shutters the agency.

An aerial view of burned houses after the Los Angeles wildfires
An aerial view of burned houses after the Los Angeles wildfires

Weeks and Months After Natural Disaster, Colleges Stand By Their Students

February 24, 2025

Students say they are still being impacted by wildfires and floods that cost them their housing, jobs and transportation weeks or months ago.

A woman with blond hair, but a question mark is replacing her face.
A woman with blond hair, but a question mark is replacing her face.

Who Is Kimberly Richey, the Nominee to Lead OCR?

February 19, 2025

The appointee for assistant secretary of the Office for Civil Rights most recently worked as an education official in Florida, but she has federal government experience and a history of working with conservative think tanks.

Chalk messages are written on Stanford's campus
Chalk messages are written on Stanford's campus

Campuses Quiet as Higher Ed Navigates Trump’s Orders

February 14, 2025

Students are holding few protests against the president’s executive orders, though some organizers are trying to make their voices heard. What accounts for the change in tactics?