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Higher Ed Lobbying Spending Rises
Top research universities increased lobbying expenditures in the second quarter ahead of the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which brought changes for the sector.
Abrupt Pause, Unpause of Grants Doesn’t End NIH Funding Concerns
As senators object to President Trump’s proposal to gut the National Institutes of Health’s budget for next fiscal year, questions linger over what’s happening with the money it’s currently supposed to be doling out.
Northwestern Cutting 425 Jobs
Northwestern University is eliminating 425 jobs—about half of which are currently vacant—as it navigates a funding freeze imposed by the...
Federal Actions Loom Large at NACUBO
Changes to student aid and tax policies as well as ongoing legal fights drove conversations at this year’s conference of college business officers as attendees gathered to address the moment.
Brown University Takes Out $500M Loan After Funding Freeze
Brown University is taking out a $500 million loan as it faces a prolonged federal funding freeze and braces for...
Nearly 600 Duke Employees Take Buyouts
Nearly 600 employees have accepted buyouts at Duke University, opting into a voluntary separation incentive program prompted by threats to...
Columbia Deal a ‘Threat’ to Higher Ed, Experts Warn
The $221 million settlement extends beyond tackling antisemitism. Some experts said it’s an example of “coercion,” while others say Columbia had it coming.
ED to Review Regs for Student Loan Programs, College Accountability
The Education Department is moving quickly to carry out the higher ed changes in the recently passed One Big Beautiful...