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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.
Federal Judge Gives DOGE Access to Education Department Data
Student Loan Watchdog on the Chopping Block
Tracking Key Lawsuits Against the Trump Administration
Higher education groups are suing the federal government to block executive orders, DEI guidance and other policy changes. Here’s the latest on the legal challenges.
After Sweeping Anti-DEI Guidance, What Should Colleges Do?
The Education Department issued a surprise letter over the weekend vastly expanding the scope of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ban. As the dust settles, institutions must decide how to respond—and whether to fight back.
Trump Administration Slashes $600M in Teacher Training Grants
Education Department Cancels Another $350M in Contracts, Grants
The cancellations came after anti-DEI activist Christopher Rufo posted on social media about the programs.