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A photo illustration with a photo of Columbia University's campus on the left and a photo of Professor Katherine Franke on the right. Over the photo of the campus is a quote from the complaint against Franke.

Columbia’s President Denounced Her Before Congress. Firing Could Be Next.

Law professor Katherine Franke has long been outspoken in her support of Palestinians. Now, after House Republicans and her university president called her out in an antisemitism hearing, she faces potential termination.

Mike Johnson, in a blue suit and flanked by several Republican leaders, stands at a podium

House Republicans Vote to Overturn Biden Title IX Rule

The party-line vote followed a heated debate over the regulations, which strengthen protections for transgender students.

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New Ministers a ‘Signal of Intent’ on Tackling U.K. Sector Issues

Heavy hitters joining key higher education ministries in the U.K. raise hopes that the new government can get a handle on issues quickly.

A light-skinned Black man with gray hair wearing a suit and tie sits at a desk

Locking In a FAFSA Deadline

A House committee advanced a bill to mandate the FAFSA be released by Oct. 1 going forward. Democrats and higher ed advocacy groups are split over the proposal.

Kansas Releases $35.7M Linked to Colleges’ Compliance With Anti-DEI Law

Kansas governor Laura Kelly and top lawmakers voted Tuesday to allocate $35.7 million to public colleges and universities after the...
An elephant foot crushes a cracked logo of the Education Department. Behind it an orange background repeats "Project 2025."

Project 2025 Would Radically Overhaul Higher Ed. Here’s How.

The sweeping conservative blueprint for a second Trump administration would dismantle the Education Department, privatize student loans and end all ongoing Title IX investigations. Critics say it’s a road map to authoritarianism.

Michigan Offers High School Grads Free Community College

Michigan high schoolers will be able to attend a local community college without paying tuition starting next fall. The Michigan...
A blue sign reads "Haskell Indian Nations University" in gold letters

Republicans Demand Information About Alleged Misconduct at Haskell Indian Nations University

A university serving Native American students in Kansas allegedly mishandled sexual assault cases, among other concerns, according to a redacted report. Republican lawmakers want to know more.