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Western Accreditor Pauses DEI Standards

The Western Association of Schools and Colleges’ Senior College and University Commission has launched a review into its diversity, equity...
Ranking member Bernie Sanders sitting next to Chairman Bill Cassidy during a break in testimony.

At Senate Hearing, College Presidents Warn Against Pell Cuts

Leaders of Christian, historically Black and community colleges appeared before the Republican-controlled Senate committee. Democrats took the opportunity to argue against House GOP proposals, including cutting Pell.

US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon testifies before a House Subcommittee on Capitol Hill.

McMahon Plays Defense on the Hill

The education secretary sparred with congressional Democrats over sweeping cuts to her department at a fiery House committee hearing.

White House Chief Technology Officer Michael Kratsios delivers a speech in 2019.

Trump Adviser Blames ‘Scientific Slowdown’ on DEI, Red Tape

Science policy adviser Michael Kratsios wants private research funding to make up for the “diminishing returns” he says federal investments have yielded. But data shows that federal R&D continues to produce enormous value.

Harvard Hit With Another $60M in Grant Cuts

The Trump administration has ended $60 million in federal grant funding for Harvard University amid an ongoing fight with the...
A sign with the Education Department's address stands next to the building

Another ‘Breakdown’ in Federal Student Aid?

Financial aid officers report widespread problems with the federal student aid system after Education Department layoffs, including processing delays they say could affect the current cycle.

DOJ Starts Fraud Team to Investigate Civil Rights Violations

The Department of Justice is launching a new unit to investigate civil rights violations as fraud, raising the stakes for...
A photo of a dusty wooden table in an unused science laboratory; glass flasks, one knocked on its side, Petri dishes, and documents are strewn about the table.

Is the Partnership for American Innovation Gone?

Robert A. Brown warns that the U.S. risks an innovation winter.