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A photo of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. walking toward Donald Trump on stage at a rally. Both men have hands outstretched for a handshake.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Appointment Would ‘Put Americans at Risk’

Trump’s pick for health and human services secretary aims to disrupt the National Institutes of Health, the country’s top funder of academic research. Doctors and public health officials have condemned the choice.

Oregon State University Graduate Student Workers Strike

Oregon State University graduate student workers went on strike this week to push for raises and to keep shorter union...

Trump Defense Secretary Pick Is a For-Profit College Advocate

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, has been a vocal advocate for for-profit colleges, pushing back on...
A woman returns her voter card after casting her ballot inside the Galleria at Sunset mall on Nov. 5, 2024, in Las Vegas.

How Higher Ed Can ‘Safeguard’ for Democracy

Complete College America argues that for higher education, protecting democracy is tied to making colleges accessible and boosting completion.

ABA Allows Law Schools to Bypass LSAT Requirement

The American Bar Association is creating a pathway for law schools to request an exemption from the organization’s standardized testing...

Visa Clampdowns Put Brakes on International Student Mobility

Global survey finds that 41 percent of institutions reported fewer international postgraduate students in this year’s intake compared to 2023.

President Alger stands beside four AU students at a table outside on campus

5 Questions for American University’s New President

On World Kindness Day, Jon Alger came by our office to chat about unity dinners, civil discourse and what to expect from Trump redux.

A gavel comes down on the letters "IX"

Trump Likely to End Title IX Trans Protections

In recent years, each new administration has led to significant changes in the rules governing how colleges respond to sexual misconduct. Don’t expect that to change under a second Trump term. Here’s what to know about Trump and Title IX.