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An illustration of the Penn State lion being lifted off its pedestal by a crane.
An illustration of the Penn State lion being lifted off its pedestal by a crane.

Penn State Closure Plan Prompts Sharp Reactions

May 20, 2025

Penn State administrators want to close seven of 19 Commonwealth Campuses. The controversial proposal has prompted pushback from faculty, lawmakers and some trustees.

Lee Hall Auditorium at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) and the new president, Marva Johnson.
Lee Hall Auditorium at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) and the new president, Marva Johnson.

Florida A&M Hires DeSantis Ally as President

May 16, 2025

The HBCU in Tallahassee hired a president who has never worked in higher ed but has ties to Republican governor Ron DeSantis. Her critics have dubbed her “MAGA Marva.”

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon speaks during a conference in California.
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon speaks during a conference in California.

McMahon Sharpens Tone on Accreditation

May 16, 2025

Education Secretary Linda McMahon argued this week that accreditors wield too much power. But some statements raise questions about her understanding of accreditation.

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

Colleges Spend Heavily on Lobbying

May 13, 2025

Amid conflict with the Trump administration, many institutions have increased federal lobbying efforts, in some cases doubling or tripling what they spent in the first quarter of 2024.