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Workforce Pell Regulations Finalized
The final rule that will be used to implement Workforce Pell—an expanded version of the long-standing financial aid program—was finalized...
After Federal Cuts, State to Give UConn $35M
After the Trump administration cut $95 million in research funding to the University of Connecticut and its affiliated hospital system...
Cassidy, HELP Committee Chair, Loses Re-Election Bid in Louisiana Primary
Senator Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican and chair of the high chamber’s education committee, conceded his loss in the Louisiana...
Institutions Prepare for New Accreditation Regulations
As the second week of accreditation negotiations gets underway, experts say the operational cost of the new regulations may be high for institutions—but the payoff could be worth it.
Debating How to Create Higher Ed Accountability at AEI
Policy experts generally agree more value-based accountability is needed in higher ed, but questions remain about how best to execute those goals and what the consequences of existing measures should be.
McMahon Tussles With House Democrats at Latest Hearing
The secretary engaged in tense exchanges with Democratic lawmakers about ED policies. Republicans largely came to her defense but raised concerns about graduate student loan caps and threats to TRIO.
2026 FAFSA Completion Rate Hits Record High
A record share of the high school Class of 2026 has completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the...
DOJ Says Yale Medical School Violated Race-Based Admissions Ban
The Justice Department on Thursday accused the Yale School of Medicine of circumventing the Supreme Court ban on race in...