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U.S. president Donald Trump looks through a window to observe construction work on his new ballroom.
U.S. president Donald Trump looks through a window to observe construction work on his new ballroom.

4 Takeaways From Trump’s First Year in Office

January 20, 2026

Higher ed faced upheaval and uncertainty as the president sought to overhaul colleges and universities. Some leaders hope for a more stable year two, but significant changes loom.

Illustration of a graduation cap and price tag
Illustration of a graduation cap and price tag
A photo showing the back of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent; the back of his jacket says “police” and “ice" in bold capital letters.
A photo showing the back of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent; the back of his jacket says “police” and “ice" in bold capital letters.
A map of the United States with a visa in it on top of multiple planes flying across a silhouette of President Donald Trump.
A map of the United States with a visa in it on top of multiple planes flying across a silhouette of President Donald Trump.
A student with a graduation cap on that has a price tag for a tassel, with an up arrow running over the canvas.
A student with a graduation cap on that has a price tag for a tassel, with an up arrow running over the canvas.

As Responsibilities for College Cost Shift, So Do State Priorities

January 14, 2026

State higher education systems continue to focus on workforce development, return on investment and other cost- and outcomes-centered topics, survey results show.

The facade of the U.S. Department of Education building in Washington, D.C.
The facade of the U.S. Department of Education building in Washington, D.C.

ED Panel Divided as Consensus Vote Looms on Earnings Test

January 8, 2026

The Education Department held several closed-door meetings Thursday, but it’s unclear if officials will compromise.

First responders with the Providence Fire Department maneuver an empty stretcher near the Barus & Holley building, home to the engineering and physics departments and the site of a mass shooting, at Brown University on Dec. 13, 2025.
First responders with the Providence Fire Department maneuver an empty stretcher near the Barus & Holley building, home to the engineering and physics departments and the site of a mass shooting, at Brown University on Dec. 13, 2025.
A graduation hat being gripped by a vise.
A graduation hat being gripped by a vise.

Grad Loan Caps Could Hurt Students With Low Credit Scores

January 7, 2026

Researchers found that four in 10 borrowers have credit scores too low for private loans, raising concerns that the new borrowing limits could make grad school inaccessible.