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Again Defying Trump, Congress Proposes Increasing NIH Budget, Maintaining ED
Appropriators have released legislation that wouldn’t defund Education Department programs or slash the National Institutes of Health budget. And it would prohibit the federal government from capping NIH reimbursement rates.
4 Takeaways From Trump’s First Year in Office
Higher ed faced upheaval and uncertainty as the president sought to overhaul colleges and universities. Some leaders hope for a more stable year two, but significant changes loom.
Federal Court Orders Reconsideration of Canceled TRIO Grants
A judge ruled that the Education Department didn’t sufficiently explain its decisions or follow statutory and regulatory requirements in canceling the grants.
NEH Pours Millions Into Conservative-Aligned Projects
The Trump-overhauled National Endowment for the Humanities announced $75.1 million in grants. Western civilization, great books and other subjects conservatives support won big.
ED Pauses Involuntary Debt Collection
Better Defining and Measuring Higher Ed’s Value
Judging colleges based on graduates’ earnings sets a sensible floor for accountability. But higher ed leaders should develop a more sophisticated approach to proving the industry’s worth. “Telling our story better” won’t cut it.
The Next Compliance Risk: Experience Itself
Remote or hybrid work is not merely a perk: It’s one of the few retention tools we have to stem the loss of experienced financial aid professionals.
