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Virginia Foxx Reflects on Her Time in the Hot Seat

The departing chair of the House Education and the Workforce Committee discusses the year that shook higher ed, abolishing the Education Department and ushering in a new era for federal oversight of colleges.

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Idaho Board of Education Faces Vote on Anti-DEI Resolution

The state’s Board of Education is expected to ban campus offices, centers and policies “dedicated to DEI ideologies.” Some students and faculty are outraged.

Education Dept. Reminds Colleges to Tell Students Cost of Attendance

Colleges must tell any enrolled or prospective student the cost of attendance, and those that don’t could face a fine...

Harvard Law Enrolls Smallest Number of Black Students Since 1965

A year after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled affirmative action in college admissions unconstitutional, the law schools at both universities...
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Looking Back at 2024 in Higher Ed

This year featured high-profile scandals, resignations and protests but also showed the enduring value of colleges and universities.

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Report: Lonely College Students Have Worse Sleep Habits

A new research study finds a relationship between insomnia, loneliness and time spent using electronic devices, highlighting opportunities to support student wellness.

State Financial Aid on the Rise

States awarded 11 percent more financial aid to students in the 2022–23 academic year than the year before, the largest...
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What 3 Ratings Agencies Project for Higher Ed in 2025

Recent reports from Moody’s Ratings, S&P Global and Fitch Ratings—taken together—offer a mixed outlook for the sector, particularly small, cash-strapped institutions.