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Under Pressure From Trump, UVA President Resigns
The move is a “major blow” to the independence of American institutions, one expert said.
DOJ Sues Minnesota Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students
The U.S. Department of Justice sued Minnesota lawmakers Wednesday over the state’s policy allowing in-state tuition benefits for undocumented students...
Senate Parliamentarian Nixes Workforce Pell From Megabill
The decision shocked some higher ed lobbyists but is a win for critics of the plan.
Report: DOJ Pressures UVA President to Resign
The U.S. Department of Justice demanded University of Virginia president Jim Ryan resign amid an investigation of UVA’s diversity, equity...
6 States Partner to Launch New Accreditor
Officials say it’s an effort to reduce costs and boost student outcomes, though the Florida governor wants to take down the “accreditation cartel.”
Education Dept. Plan to Send CTE Programs to Labor Stokes Concern
While paused for now, the Education Department has plans to let the Department of Labor take over funding for career and technical education programs. CTE advocates fear the shift.
Texas Governor Signs Law Giving Presidents Control of Faculty Senates
Texas governor Greg Abbott on Friday signed into law legislation allowing public college and university presidents to take over faculty...
5 Charts Breaking Down Colleges Represented by Crucial House Committee
Members on the House Education and Workforce Committee play a key role in higher education policy. Together, they represent about 304 colleges.