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Republicans, Back in Charge of Congress, Aim to Increase Higher Ed Accountability

With Republicans in the majority, expect continued attacks on elite universities and more momentum behind key legislation introduced when the GOP took the House in 2023.

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Financial Aid’s Foggy Future

Whatever happens to the Education Department, Trump’s second term could have major implications for federal financial aid—and the students who rely on it.

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Academic Success Tip: Hiring Embedded Writing Tutors

Colby College trains students to work as writing fellows who support faculty members in writing-intensive courses.

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Scholarly Publishing World Slow to Embrace Generative AI

As the technology’s reach into the information sector expands, a recent report from Ithaka S+R shows that academe is still grappling with how best to integrate it into the scholarly publishing process.

Penn State York Advisory Board Member Out After Racist Rant

An advisory board member at Penn State York resigned from his role earlier this week after he was caught using...
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Trump Picks McMahon as Education Secretary

The former WWE executive has served on the board of Sacred Heart University since 2004 but has few other ties to higher ed.

Annette Reed, dean of Sacramento State's new Native American College, speaks into a microphone.

Sacramento State Announces New Native American College

Native American students will have their own microcollege on Sacramento State’s campus, a first for the California State University system.

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Who Could Lead the Department Trump Plans to Abolish?

The next education secretary will likely have experience in higher ed or a zeal for culture wars, experts predict.