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What Legacy Does Yale-NUS College Leave in Singapore?

Long caught up in debates about academic freedom and internationalization, liberal arts may not survive in the city-state beyond closure of a pioneering partnership.

Education Department Lays Off Civil Servants

The U.S. Department of Education laid off some civil servants on Wednesday, Politico reported, citing multiple people familiar with the...
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5 Key Takeaways From McMahon’s Hearing for Ed Secretary

In the nearly three-hour hearing, Linda McMahon committed to the Trump agenda but provided little detail as far as how she’d execute it.

Ep. 142: An L.A. Community College Begins to Heal

How one college community is rebuilding after the devastating wildfires displaced both students and faculty.

An illustration showing Linda McMahon with an elbow on the Capitol building. Images of two senators are in the corner.

Senators Question McMahon at Confirmation Hearing

The Senate held a confirmation hearing for Trump’s pick to lead the Education Department. Read more below for updates.

House Committee Advances Bill Targeting Foreign Gifts

The House Education and Workforce Committee advanced legislation Wednesday to limit foreign influence on American colleges and universities. The vote...

House Budget Draft Calls for $330 Billion in Cuts for Higher Ed

The House Budget Committee released its blueprint for a sweeping reconciliation bill Wednesday that would allow for at least $4.5...
Research 1 universities

Ending the Research 1 ‘Arms Race’

The Carnegie classifications now require only two criteria for R-1 status: spend $50 million in annual research and award at least 70 research doctorates a year. A new designation also recognizes smaller colleges conducting research.