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Protest against NIH cuts

Ahead of Court Hearing, Chaos Reigns at NIH

A federal judge is set to hear arguments today for and against extending a block on the National Institutes of Health’s recent directive to cut support for medical research—much of which happens at universities—by more than $4 billion.

Republicans Demand Michigan Universities End Chinese Partnerships

More Republican politicians are calling for colleges to end their partnerships with Chinese universities. U.S. representatives John Moolenar and Tim...

STEM Accreditor Drops DEIA From Its Standards

ABET, which accredits STEM programs, has dropped diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility from its accreditation criteria and supporting documents, a...
Louisiana senator Bill Cassidy, a white man with gray hair, wearing a suit, blue shirt and yellow tie, raises two fingers during a Senate hearing.

McMahon’s Nomination Advances to the Senate Floor

The Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee approved McMahon even as all Democrats dissented.

Higher Ed Unions Rally Against Trump’s Cuts

At more than a dozen events across the country Wednesday, workers and faculty at colleges and universities gathered to speak...

Northland College Announces Closure

Northland College in Wisconsin will close at the end of the 2024–25 academic year amid insurmountable financial challenges and declining...

Voices of Student Success: A Day Without Classes, Packed With Career

Having successful career outcomes is important for colleges and also for students, but getting students to engage in career services...
Linda McMahon, wearing an orange suit, sits behind her name card at her confirmation hearing.

McMahon’s Title IX Comments Cause Confusion, Concerns

Statements from the education secretary nominee during her confirmation hearing conflicted with Trump’s 2020 Title IX policies.