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Two young people yell while holding signs, one raising a fist. A sign reads "education not deportation."

As Trump Threatens Deportations, Campus Leaders Tread Carefully

Colleges are considering what supports they can offer undocumented students. Some leaders feel constrained in what they can publicly say or legally promise.

Trump Considers NIH Critic as Agency’s Next Leader

The incoming Trump administration is considering appointing Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a vocal critic of COVID-19 restrictions who has accused the...
A photo of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. walking toward Donald Trump on stage at a rally. Both men have hands outstretched for a handshake.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Appointment Would ‘Put Americans at Risk’

Trump’s pick for health and human services secretary aims to disrupt the National Institutes of Health, the country’s top funder of academic research. Doctors and public health officials have condemned the choice.

A woman returns her voter card after casting her ballot inside the Galleria at Sunset mall on Nov. 5, 2024, in Las Vegas.

How Higher Ed Can ‘Safeguard’ for Democracy

Complete College America argues that for higher education, protecting democracy is tied to making colleges accessible and boosting completion.

Trump Defense Secretary Pick Is a For-Profit College Advocate

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, has been a vocal advocate for for-profit colleges, pushing back on...
A gavel comes down on the letters "IX"

Trump Likely to End Title IX Trans Protections

In recent years, each new administration has led to significant changes in the rules governing how colleges respond to sexual misconduct. Don’t expect that to change under a second Trump term. Here’s what to know about Trump and Title IX.

Louisiana senator Bill Cassidy, a white man with gray hair, wearing a suit, blue shirt and yellow tie, raises two fingers during a Senate hearing.

Cassidy to Chair Senate HELP Committee, Expected to Prioritize Education

Dr. Bill Cassidy will now officially lead the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee next year as the Republicans...
A photograph of Louisiana governor Jeff Landry standing in front of a couple of microphones outside the U.S. Supreme Court building.

LSU Student Jailed for Allegedly Tweeting Threat to Tiger-Toting Governor

An LSU student is in hot water after the state’s governor brought a live tiger to a football game.