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Native Students Are Undercounted in Higher Education, but ED Could Help
A new report urges the Department of Education to implement standards that improve data collection for American Indian and Alaska Native students. The Trump administration may derail this work.
Education Department Lays Off Nearly Half of Staff
McMahon said the reductions are a “significant step toward restoring the greatness of the United States education system.” Critics say they are reckless and will lead to chaos and confusion.
Education Department Warns 60 Colleges Facing Antisemitism Investigations
The Education Department warned 60 colleges and universities that they could face “potential enforcement actions” if they don’t comply with...
Trump’s Cuts Threaten Key NSF Undergrad Research Program
For decades, Research Experience for Undergraduates has been a golden ticket for students, funding summer research projects at top institutions. Now, at least a dozen are canceled.
Over $250M of $400M Cut to Columbia Is From NIH, Agency Says
Over half of the approximately $400 million in grants and contracts that the Trump administration said on Friday it’s cutting...
NIH Moves to Consolidate Grant Peer Reviews to Save $65M
Although university researchers don’t believe the change itself poses a clear risk to the scientific review process, ongoing chaos at the agency is fueling a degree of skepticism.
University of Phoenix Holding Company Weighs IPO
Apollo Global Management, the holding company for the for-profit University of Phoenix, and the Vistria Group are considering the possibility...
Tribes and Native Students Sue Trump Administration Over Staff Cuts
Several tribes and a handful of Native American students sued the Trump administration after major staff reductions at the Bureau...