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New Money and New Players on Apprenticeships

Trump administration’s apprenticeship push will include call for up to $200 million in new funding, a less balky federal registration process and more participation by noncollege education providers.

Transparency With Staying Power

The Department of Education appears ready to update the College Scorecard later this year.

Do DeVos Comments Encourage Anti-Gay Bias?

Many find her claim about “unsettled law” to be dubious and an abdication of her agency's civil rights responsibilities.

Falwell Higher Ed Task Force Won’t Happen

Liberty University president, a major Trump ally, won’t be leading review of regulation, although he says he will be part of another administration group with other college presidents.
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Orwell Isn’t Quite the Way You Think He Is

Who knew that Donald Trump would be good for the book trade, asks Jeffrey J. Williams, and especially one novel published almost 70 years ago?

Michigan Gun Ban Upheld

Against a tide of pro-gun rulings and legislation, a state appeals court ruled 2 to 1 that the University of Michigan -- a public institution -- has the right to ban guns on campus.

GOP Skeptical on Trump Budget

Republicans take issue with deep cuts proposed in White House budget during appropriations hearing with Betsy DeVos. She appears open to ending the release of the names of colleges seeking Title IX religious exemptions.

Collins Will Stay On at NIH

Trump keeps an Obama appointee who is widely respected by scientists.