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A U.S. Border Patrol agent, wearing a mask over his face, questions a shopper whose back is to the camera outside a Home Depot store on Nov. 19, 2025 in Charlotte, N.C.

Nearby ICE Raids Stoke Fear on North Carolina Campuses

As federal immigration enforcement agents descend on North Carolina, campus leaders are rushing to advise fearful staff and students about how to respond.

A flashlight beam on a file cabinet in a darkened hallway.

Public Universities Don’t Want to Discuss the Compact

Institutions have been slow to respond to records requests related to the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” and UT Austin is fighting to withhold records.

National Science Foundation building

Science: Total NSF, NIH Funding Didn’t Plunge in Fiscal 2025

The National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health doled out about as much total grant funding in the recently...
NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani holding a sign that says "Stop the war on universities."

What Mamdani’s Win Might Mean for Higher Ed in NYC

The mayor-elect has said little about his plans for the city’s colleges and universities. But advocates, experts and students are making best guesses based on his rhetoric and track record.

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, an older white woman with short blond hair, wearing a light-colored suit.

McMahon Defends Dismantling ED to Department Staff

In a recording obtained by Inside Higher Ed, the secretary explained why she’s moving several grant programs to other federal agencies and how it could benefit students.

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon next to the U.S. Department of Education building.

Dismantling of ED Earns Some Praise Amid the Gloom

Numerous higher ed leaders, advocates and politicians weighed in on McMahon’s plan to ship several ED programs to other agencies. Here’s a snapshot of what they said.

A sheet cake with a print of the U.S. Department of Education building on it being cut apart and served.

McMahon Breaks Up More of the Education Department

Trump officials announced six agreements with four agencies to take over some of ED’s responsibilities.

Money being put in piggy bank

What to Know About Crucial Changes to Student Loans

The Education Department recently wrapped up talks over how to change the student loan system. Here’s what borrowers should know about what’s ahead.