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The Department of Education released its latest proposal Wednesday for determining which post-baccalaureate degree programs get access to what amount...

Higher ed must take decisive action to counter the Trump administration’s harmful immigration policies.

By Miriam Feldblum

But some industries such as aviation are still pushing to get included in the department’s final definition for professional programs.

After court orders, the Trump administration agreed to use emergency reserves to pay for food stamps during the government shutdown. But the funds cover only half of what’s needed. Campuses are trying to fill in the gaps for needy students.

Inside Higher Ed spoke with more than a dozen politicians, higher education experts and former department employees; their thoughts on the agency’s status varied, but many tried to remain hopeful.

Before his administration asked universities to sign a compact in exchange for federal funding priority, the president ordered that grants shouldn’t be given “to a select group of repeat players.” Both actions could displace the use of merit in doling out research money.

The Trump administration forced significant changes and a fine at Columbia but won limited concessions from Virginia and remains in legal battles with Harvard and UCLA.

Colleges must take the challenge to address affordability seriously—or else cede the issue to Trump.

By Benjamin Y. Fong