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N.J. City U and Kean Announce Plans to Pursue Merger
The proposed partnership between the two minority- and Hispanic-serving institutions comes on the heels of NJCU’s steep financial challenges and state scrutiny in recent years.
The Future of Apprenticeships Under Trump
Proponents of apprenticeships expect meaningful support for the programs under Trump, though some worry his other policies could have negative effects on the system.
Elon Musk Survives Royal Society Expulsion Bid
Meeting over revoking fellowship of Tesla and SpaceX boss proves inconclusive, although academy promises to consider “potential further actions.”
‘Whiplash’ and Dread Inside the Education Department
As career department staff await a delayed executive order and imminent personnel cuts, some say morale is low and tensions are high.
Draft Order Offers Hints to How Trump Wants to Shut Down the Department
The leaked draft gives higher ed leaders some idea of what could happen next.
Trump to Sign Order Abolishing Education Department Soon, Reports Say
The long-awaited directive comes as the agency is preparing to lay off likely hundreds of employees and just days after Secretary Linda McMahon took the reins.
NIH Nominee Skirts Questions on Plan to Cut Indirect Cost Rates
At a key hearing Wednesday, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya said he’s committed to providing NIH-funded scientists the resources they need. But he offered few specifics on how he’ll do that amid Trump’s plans to slash the $47 billion agency’s budget.
Public Largely Disapproves of Student Protests
A new survey finds that most U.S. adults consider acts like disrupting graduation or occupying buildings inappropriate. Experts say their views align with historical trends.