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More Colleges Freeze Hiring Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty

The latest wave of cost-cutting measures comes after the Trump administration pulled $400 million from Columbia University and $800 million from Johns Hopkins.

College Applications Continue to Rise

The number of students applying to college rose 4 percent this admission cycle, and applicants submitted 6 percent more applications...
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Students at HBCUs Have Better Mental Health Than Other College Students

According to a new study, HBCU students were nine percentage points more likely to report signs of mental “flourishing” than American college students over all.

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Assessing the Damage After the Education Department’s Mass Layoffs

The Trump administration’s deep cuts at the department hit some offices harder than others, but the effects will likely be felt by students, families and institutions across the country.

A group of diverse students overlaid over an image of a cross and Georgetown University's campus.

Religious Freedom as a Defense for DEI?

Georgetown University cited its Jesuit mission in responding to Trump administration critiques of DEI. Could religious freedom protect against attacks on diversity practices?

Johns Hopkins Plans for Layoffs Amid $800M Cut to Federal Grants

Johns Hopkins University is planning for staff layoffs after the Trump administration canceled $800 million in U.S. Agency for International...

The Leadership Skills Presidents Need Right Now: The Key

As college presidents face increasing scrutiny from state and national lawmakers, building a strong cabinet-level team is critical, according to...
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Trump’s Columbia Cuts Start Hitting Postdocs, Professors

But the full extent of the slashing is still unclear as neither the Trump administration nor Columbia has shared what grants and contracts were ended.