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Ahead of Court Hearing, Chaos Reigns at NIH
A federal judge is set to hear arguments today for and against extending a block on the National Institutes of Health’s recent directive to cut support for medical research—much of which happens at universities—by more than $4 billion.
McMahon’s Nomination Advances to the Senate Floor
The Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee approved McMahon even as all Democrats dissented.
Has Florida Sparked a Trend of Ending In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students?
Advocates for the policy worry other states will follow Florida’s lead and end price reliefs for students who can’t access federal financial aid.
This Law Professor’s Job Has Become a Legal Drama
Ken Levy of Louisiana State University told Trump-supporting students they need his “political commentary.” A series of judges has disagreed over whether he should be back in class. And Louisiana’s governor keeps attacking him on social media.
Law Schools Decry Trump’s Defiance of Courts
McMahon’s Title IX Comments Cause Confusion, Concerns
Statements from the education secretary nominee during her confirmation hearing conflicted with Trump’s 2020 Title IX policies.
Who Is Kimberly Richey, the Nominee to Lead OCR?
The appointee for assistant secretary of the Office for Civil Rights most recently worked as an education official in Florida, but she has federal government experience and a history of working with conservative think tanks.
Federal Funding Uncertainty Prompts Hiring Freezes
Proposed cuts to National Institutes of Health reimbursement rates have created financial headaches for universities, prompting cost-cutting measures at even the richest institutions.