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Cornell Settles With the Trump Administration

Cornell will pay out $30 million and invest another $30 million in agricultural research. In exchange the federal government will restore research funding and close investigations.

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Congress Accuses GMU President of Lying About DEI Efforts

The GOP-led House Judiciary Committee accused George Mason University’s president of lying about DEI practices and likely violating civil rights laws. He has denied the claims.

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Higher Ed Feels “Cumulative Exhaustion” of Longest Shutdown

Worries about access to health care, food, research funding and tuition assistance are mounting on college campuses as the record-breaking government shutdown persists.

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., arrives in the U.S. Capitol for a vote on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

Congress Tackles College Cost Transparency

In a hearing about cost transparency, lawmakers emphasized the need for more detailed, program-level information not only about the cost of college but also about student outcomes.

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Sheffield Hallam Apologizes to American Scholar Over Publication Ban

Curtailment of Laura Murphy’s research into alleged forced labor practices in China raises further questions over foreign government interference on U.K. campuses.

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Opinion

The Higher Education Act Turns 60—and Congress Has Left It to Collect Dust

We need a comprehensive reauthorization, not policy by patchwork.

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ED Reaches Consensus On Loan Caps

A very limited number of degree programs would have access to the highest level of loans under a new set...

The Key Podcast: TRIO Cuts, Compact Responses and Neg Reg

In the latest episode of The Key, Inside Higher Ed's news and analysis podcast, IHE editor in chief Sara Custer...