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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.

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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.

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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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.

Education Department Asks NCAA to Rescind Trans Women’s Awards

The Department of Education is “urging” the largest organizing bodies in high school and college sports to rescind all “records...

Community College to Reconsider Removed DEI Materials

Des Moines Area Community College is planning to reintroduce to its website some materials related to diversity, equity and inclusion...