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Presidential vs. Educator Lessons for Young Americans Who Lose Elections

The message was always the same: One of you will win, losing does not make the others losers, but regardless, we must all accept the election results.

By Shaun Harper

Government Science & Research Policy

Congress, Courts Stymie Trump’s Effort to Cap Research Costs

One year after the Trump administration tried to cap reimbursements for indirect research costs, federal agencies have halted their plans.

Two hands fighting over a diploma with a label saying "Bachelor of Science" hanging off the ribbon in the middle.

Institutions Community Colleges

The Fight Over Community College Bachelor’s Degrees

Earning a four-year degree at a two-year institution is now possible in nearly half of all states—and others are exploring the option. But many universities are not happy about it.

An American flag lies next to a copy of the preamble of the U.S Constitution.

Views

The Trump Administration’s Unconstitutional Crusade Against Civil Rights

The administration is dismantling the American dream.

By Amy Berman et al.

Three historic photos put together in an illustration with damage added to the photos. Clockwise from top left: An elevated view of a suffrage parade, in the rain, in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois, 1910s. A portrait of Susan B. Anthony. A group of young female suffragists, wearing sailor costumes, on a float decorated to resemble a boat, the mainsail reads “Votes for Women,” and the marquee reads “We Are Rudderless—We Need The Ballot,” 1900.”

Faculty Academic Freedom

Can Embattled Women’s and Gender Studies Programs Survive?

Scholars say recent Republican-led attacks on the field are nothing new, but nonetheless alarming.

A woman returns her voter card after casting her ballot inside the Galleria at Sunset Mall in Las Vegas on Nov. 5, 2024.

Government Politics & Elections

Education Dept. Tells Universities Not to Use Student Voting Data

The department announced Thursday it’s investigating Tufts University and the National Student Clearinghouse over alleged student privacy violations in the National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement.

Government State Policy

Report: Growth in State Higher Ed Funding Is Slowing Down

Years of growth in student funding should help public colleges and universities absorb a round of stagnant funding and future declines, policy experts say.

A photo showing the back of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent; the back of his jacket says “police” and “ice" in bold capital letters.

Quick Takes

ICE Sued Over Policy That Allows Immigration Enforcement on Campus

A collection of public school districts and university faculty members are challenging Department of Homeland Security policies that allow Immigration...