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Illustration: The Department of Education is being put back together in the style of a brick building.

Judge Orders Education Department Employees Reinstated

A federal judge ruled Thursday that the massive reduction in force at the department was tantamount to dismantling it, which only Congress can do. The Trump administration has already challenged the decision.

US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon testifies before a House Subcommittee on Capitol Hill.

McMahon Plays Defense on the Hill

The education secretary sparred with congressional Democrats over sweeping cuts to her department at a fiery House committee hearing.

Robert Morse, ‘U.S. News’ College Ranking Guru, Retires

Robert Morse, the chief architect of the U.S. News & World Report college rankings, announced his retirement Wednesday after nearly...

The Key Podcast: Is Higher Ed’s Alliance With the Federal Government Over?

In the latest episode of The Key, Inside Higher Ed’s news and analysis podcast, Ted Mitchell, president of the American...
Ranking member Bernie Sanders sitting next to Chairman Bill Cassidy during a break in testimony.

At Senate Hearing, College Presidents Warn Against Pell Cuts

Leaders of Christian, historically Black and community colleges appeared before the Republican-controlled Senate committee. Democrats took the opportunity to argue against House GOP proposals, including cutting Pell.

Kermit the puppet smiles at a bronze likeness of himself and Jim Henson at the University of Maryland, College Park, campus

A Hoppy Commencement

University of Maryland graduates will hear from a speaker today who is small in size but big in pop culture...
A line chart going up with the line becoming a question mark.

College Enrollment Continues to Climb, Nearing Recovery

Enrollments have grown for graduate schools, certificate programs and community colleges, but undergraduate numbers still remain behind pre-pandemic levels.

Western Accreditor Pauses DEI Standards

The Western Association of Schools and Colleges’ Senior College and University Commission has launched a review into its diversity, equity...