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Trump Asks Supreme Court to Weigh In on Education Dept. Layoffs

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to allow it to move forward with its plan to lay...
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Trump Ends Vital Higher Ed Data System Training

Led by the Association of Institutional Research, the professional development resources helped to ensure the availability of accurate public data on colleges and universities, higher ed experts say.

Project 2025 Author to Work at Education Department

An influential conservative policy expert who has advocated for closing down the Education Department is joining the agency. The Trump...
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Inside UNC’s Effort to Launch a New Accreditor

University of North Carolina system officials say it’s past time for a new accreditor, arguing the current setup fails to focus on students, emails obtained by Inside Higher Ed show.

Kimberly Richey, a white woman with blond streaks in her hair, sits at a table in front of an audience during a confirmation hearing on Thursday.

Senate Dems Grill Trump’s Pick to Lead the Office for Civil Rights

Richey positioned herself as prepared to continue the Trump administration’s crusades against trans women athletes and campus antisemitism—but provided little insight into how she plans to do so with OCR’s skeleton crew staff.

Trump Administration Proposes Deep Cuts to Tribal Colleges’ Funding

The Trump administration is asking Congress to cut funds for tribal colleges and universities by nearly 90 percent, according to...
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What to Expect as the Senate Tackles Reconciliation

The Senate faces a July 4 deadline to pass its own version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, leaving little time for compromise or significant changes.

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Trump Wants Grant Makers to Become Political Appointees

Officials say the policy, which would make it easier to fire thousands of government employees, is designed to increase accountability. But experts say it would increase corruption and threaten the nation’s health and economy.