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Individuals in business attire with college logos on their apparel in front of the US Capitol building.
Individuals in business attire with college logos on their apparel in front of the US Capitol building.

Higher Ed Lobbying Spending Rises

August 1, 2025

Top research universities increased lobbying expenditures in the second quarter ahead of the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which brought changes for the sector.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus building with flagpole
University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus building with flagpole
A photo of the Widener Library at Harvard University.
A photo of the Widener Library at Harvard University.
The Van Wickle gates at the entrance to Brown University with 3 people standing in front.
The Van Wickle gates at the entrance to Brown University with 3 people standing in front.

Brown Strikes Deal With Trump Administration

July 30, 2025

Unlike Columbia, the Ivy League institution will not make a direct payment to the government. But it has made a handful of concessions, including handing over admissions data.

Northwestern University arch
Northwestern University arch
A photo of conference attendees at NACUBO's annual meeting.
A photo of conference attendees at NACUBO's annual meeting.

Federal Actions Loom Large at NACUBO

July 30, 2025

Changes to student aid and tax policies as well as ongoing legal fights drove conversations at this year’s conference of college business officers as attendees gathered to address the moment.

View of the chapel at Duke University from ground level.
View of the chapel at Duke University from ground level.
A photo of Columbia acting president Claire Shipman.
A photo of Columbia acting president Claire Shipman.

What Columbia’s Settlement Stipulates

July 24, 2025

Columbia University is hoping that the agreement with the Trump administration over campus antisemitism claims will “reset” its relationship with the federal government.