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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

House Democrats are demanding greater transparency from President Trump and Education Secretary Linda McMahon regarding their plans for dismantling the...
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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.

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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.

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Tracking Higher Ed Legislation in Congress

Legislators in Congress have filed numerous bills focused on higher education.

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Trump Order Threatens University Libraries, Museums

The president disbanded the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Academic researchers, librarians and museum professionals say defunding the agency undermines their commitment to education.

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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?

AFT Sues Trump for Blocking Access to Loan Repayment Plans

The American Federation of Teachers sued the Education Department on Wednesday, accusing the Trump administration of “effectively breaking the student...