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The Struggling Sanctuary Campus Movement
Students want colleges to call themselves “sanctuary campuses” as a show of support for undocumented students. Higher ed leaders balk at the term.
Marquee Conference for Women Historians Canceled, Co-Presidents Ousted
A message to prospective “Big Berks” attendees led to online blame on the planned host university and the political moment. But the cancellation is more complicated than that.
Democrats Seek Transparency on Trump’s Plans to Dismantle Education Department
Trump’s Plan to Move Student Loans to SBA Raises Concerns
The administration, which wants to close the Education Department, hasn’t said how it would move the $1.7 trillion portfolio to a new agency. Democrats say doing so would be a “clear violation” of the law.
Tracking Higher Ed Legislation in Congress
Legislators in Congress have filed numerous bills focused on higher education.
Congress Eyes More Control Over Colleges
Lawmakers have introduced dozens of bills related to higher education, according to a new searchable database from Inside Higher Ed. Taken together, the proposals offer a sketch of the Republican agenda to crack down on colleges.
Who Is Katrina Armstrong?
Both supporters and critics praise Columbia University’s interim president for her openness. But will she stand up to Donald Trump amid unprecedented threats?