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A Very Bad Proposal for Pell

Diane Auer Jones argues that the proposal to tie full Pell Grant eligibility to a 15-credit load will decrease completion rates and deter low-income students from STEM-related fields.

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Harvard Gains Support in Its Lawsuit Against Trump

Dozens of institutions and associations argue that Trump’s funding freeze is about more than just one university—it’s about the future of American democracy.

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TRIO Advocates Fearful After Several Grants Discontinued

The Trump administration discontinued Upward Bound grants at two community colleges without warning, shocking college leaders and worrying TRIO proponents.

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Which Universities Spend the Most on Student Supports

An analysis of IPEDS data finds that the median four-year institution spends over $4,800 per student on support services and nearly $3,000 on academic support.

Colgate Receives $50M Gift for Its Third Century Campaign

Colgate University has received a $50 million gift from alumnus Peter Kellner, part of a total $105 million donated by...
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Community Colleges Fear Proposed Changes to Pell

The House’s budget would strip Pell Grants from many part-time students. That’s bad news for community colleges.

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Education Dept. Says Native History Doesn’t Count as DEI

Government officials reassured tribal education advocates that they recognize tribes’ unique political status. That gives tribal colleges hope, but they want to see tangible support.

Hope for DEI Amid Its Muddiest, Most Catastrophic Moment

Colleges’ DEI efforts are being battered by a storm at the moment. It’s hard to see how recovery can happen, but it is possible.