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Education Secretary Linda McMahon Furnishes Too Few Answers in Senate Hearing
The secretary was underprepared and unable to answer senators’ questions—was it due to a short-staffed department or carelessness?
Trump Ends Vital Higher Ed Data System Training
Led by the Association of Institutional Research, the professional development resources helped to ensure the availability of accurate public data on colleges and universities, higher ed experts say.
Project 2025 Author to Work at Education Department
An influential conservative policy expert who has advocated for closing down the Education Department is joining the agency. The Trump...
Stricter ID Verification Required for Federal Aid Applicants
The Department of Education is requiring colleges and universities to implement stricter identity-verification measures for some first-time applicants for federal...
Inside UNC’s Effort to Launch a New Accreditor
University of North Carolina system officials say it’s past time for a new accreditor, arguing the current setup fails to focus on students, emails obtained by Inside Higher Ed show.
Senate Dems Grill Trump’s Pick to Lead the Office for Civil Rights
Richey positioned herself as prepared to continue the Trump administration’s crusades against trans women athletes and campus antisemitism—but provided little insight into how she plans to do so with OCR’s skeleton crew staff.
Trump Administration Proposes Deep Cuts to Tribal Colleges’ Funding
The Trump administration is asking Congress to cut funds for tribal colleges and universities by nearly 90 percent, according to...
Judge Restores AmeriCorps Funding in 24 States, D.C.
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore funding to AmeriCorps programs in 24 states and Washington, D.C., following...