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University Hall, the main academic building, on the campus of Ohio State University on Nov. 23, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio.

DOJ Investigates Admissions at 3 Medical Schools

The Trump administration’s investigations and demands for admissions data have extended beyond undergraduate colleges and universities, The New York Times...
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Judge Extends Admissions Data Deadline—Again

The extension only applies to the public colleges and universities in the 17 states that sued the Education Department after it ordered institutions to submit years of data to verify that they aren’t unlawfully considering race.

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90-Credit Degrees Stall in Connecticut

Advocates are concerned about falling behind neighboring states, but opponents worry about quality and confusing students.

Opinion

The Alchemy of College Admissions: Reasons Why Your Student Was Rejected

Learning the results of an application to college is stressful for students and parents alike. If only admissions departments could write a letter to parents about their sometimes confounding decisions.

A flag with the Harvard University logo hangs above the entrance of Harvard's Lehman Hall.

ED Opens 2 New Investigations Into Harvard

The Trump administration launched two new investigations into Harvard University “amid allegations that it continues to discriminate against students on...
The FAFSA form for 2025–26, with some parts of the form in green.

‘Nice-to-Have’ FAFSA User Experience Updates Coming Soon

The improvements will, among other things, make the federal aid process quicker for parents without Social Security Numbers and families who have filled out the FAFSA for previous children.

The gold dome of the Iowa State Capitol, or the Iowa Statehouse, against a sunny blue sky.

No 4-Year Degrees at Iowa Community Colleges—for Now

A bill that would have allowed Iowa community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees has stalled after the state Senate Education...
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Opinion

Weaponization of Student Aid Is the Next Frontier

The Trump administration views accreditation and federal student aid funding as levers to impose ideological control.