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House Passes FAFSA Deadline Act
The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed the FAFSA Deadline Act, which would enshrine Oct. 1 as the mandated...
Federal Judge Strikes Down Biden’s Overtime Expansion
The order means that tens of thousands of college and university staffers are no longer guaranteed either a raise or overtime benefits.
Trump Considers NIH Critic as Agency’s Next Leader
The incoming Trump administration is considering appointing Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a vocal critic of COVID-19 restrictions who has accused the...
Midyear Budget Cuts Anticipated in Connecticut
Connecticut governor Ned Lamont, a Democrat, ordered midyear budget cuts for higher education institutions despite projections that the state will...
As Trump Threatens Deportations, Campus Leaders Tread Carefully
Colleges are considering what supports they can offer undocumented students. Some leaders feel constrained in what they can publicly say or legally promise.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Appointment Would ‘Put Americans at Risk’
Trump’s pick for health and human services secretary aims to disrupt the National Institutes of Health, the country’s top funder of academic research. Doctors and public health officials have condemned the choice.
FAFSA Will Launch Ahead of Schedule
The 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid is on track to launch ahead of its Dec. 1 deadline, Education...
Trump Defense Secretary Pick Is a For-Profit College Advocate
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, has been a vocal advocate for for-profit colleges, pushing back on...