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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.

AAUP: Academic Freedom Doesn’t Require Institutional Neutrality

Amid public campaigns urging universities to commit to “ institutional neutrality,” the American Association of University Professors released a lengthy...
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The Rise of the Faculty Career Champion

Colleges are embedding student career development in the classroom. They’re relying on faculty to lead the charge.

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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.

DOGE Employees Temporarily Blocked From Accessing Financial Aid Data

Representatives of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency won’t be able to access federal student aid databases until Feb. 17...
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Common App Welcomes Community Colleges

The Common App is inviting a cohort of community colleges to its platform for the first time in the hopes of serving a wider pool of applicants.