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Government Politics & Elections

Harvard Gains Support in Its Lawsuit Against Trump

Dozens of institutions and associations argue that Trump’s funding freeze is about more than just one university—it’s about the future of American democracy.

Senator Bill Cassidy and others speak at a podium about their latest proposal to lower the cost of higher education.
Quick Takes

Senate HELP Committee Releases Plan for Higher Ed Reform

Senate Republicans want to eliminate so-called inflationary loans, stop federal aid for degrees that leave students worse off and expand...
Quick Takes

Private Colleges Propose Revised Endowment Tax Plans

For weeks, private colleges big and small have been saying that Republicans’ plan to increase the endowment tax rate to...
Quick Takes

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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Government Politics & Elections

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.

Quick Takes

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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Governance Accreditation

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.
Diversity Sex & Gender

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.