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Higher Ed Unions Call for Free College in Federal Policy Agenda

A coalition of labor unions representing faculty and other higher education workers called for free college and more Thursday—the same...
A group of Republican members of the House of Representatives, standing in front of a painting of George Washington and behind a podium that says "One Big Beautiful Bill Act."

4 Things to Know About the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

From levying new taxes on colleges to changing who is eligible for Pell Grants, experts say the mammoth legislation could reshape higher education. It’s now in the hands of the Senate.

People enter Harvard Yard through a gate.

Trump Administration Strips Harvard’s SEVIS Certification

The government escalates its war with the university by withdrawing permission to host international students, who make up more than one-fourth of the head count.

The Department of education is being put back together in the style of a brick building.

Judge Orders Education Department Employees Reinstated

A federal judge ruled Thursday that the massive reduction in force at the department was tantamount to dismantling it, which only Congress can do. The Trump administration has already challenged the decision.

Ranking member Bernie Sanders sitting next to Chairman Bill Cassidy during a break in testimony.

At Senate Hearing, College Presidents Warn Against Pell Cuts

Leaders of Christian, historically Black and community colleges appeared before the Republican-controlled Senate committee. Democrats took the opportunity to argue against House GOP proposals, including cutting Pell.

US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon testifies before a House Subcommittee on Capitol Hill.

McMahon Plays Defense on the Hill

The education secretary sparred with congressional Democrats over sweeping cuts to her department at a fiery House committee hearing.

White House Chief Technology Officer Michael Kratsios delivers a speech in 2019.

Trump Adviser Blames ‘Scientific Slowdown’ on DEI, Red Tape

Science policy adviser Michael Kratsios wants private research funding to make up for the “diminishing returns” he says federal investments have yielded. But data shows that federal R&D continues to produce enormous value.

Western Accreditor Pauses DEI Standards

The Western Association of Schools and Colleges’ Senior College and University Commission has launched a review into its diversity, equity...