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House Democrat Seeks to Impeach McMahon
A House Democrat who serves on the education committee plans to launch an effort to impeach Education Secretary Linda McMahon...
New Accreditor Seeks to Turn ‘Bean-Counting’ Process Into Outcomes-Focused One
Mark Becker, board chair of the Commission for Public Higher Education, discusses research integrity, good-faith negotiating and why public institutions need their own accreditor.
Justice Department to Investigate ED’s Civil Rights Cases
Former OCR staffers say the Justice Department’s approach to civil rights investigations could leave some students behind. Trump officials argue that won’t happen.
Minnesota Launches Graduate Student Loan Program
The state of Minnesota this month launched the SELF Grad Loan program, a new low-interest loan option for grad students...
Opinion
The 3-Pronged Attack on Scientific Communication
At the NIH, political appointees exercise extensive control over scientific communication, and research on health communication is under siege.
ED Shifts Some Civil Rights Enforcement to Justice Department
Education Department officials say the “partnership will not impact students, parents or families who believe they have experienced discrimination.” One advocacy group said it will erode “protections for millions of students.”
Colleges Must Act Now to Regain Public Trust, AAC&U Says
A new report, released Tuesday, argues colleges can take accountability for low public confidence without conceding to political criticism.
Judge Blocks USCIS Pause, but International Students Remain in Limbo
Processing for some Optional Practical Training applications had been on hold for seven months when a judge ruled the policy unlawful.