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College Presidents Share Their Fears and Frustrations

In excerpts from our members-only weekly newsletter The Sandbox, higher ed leaders—writing anonymously—discuss the myriad challenges of the job under Trump 2.0.

The large Department of Education building can be seen behind rows of protesters holding signs reading, "Fund schools not billionaires" and "Trump: Stop stealing from kids."

A Reduced Civil Rights Office Could Leave Students and Institutions in Limbo

The staff of the already-threadbare Office for Civil Rights was slashed a month ago. Experts say the effects may be even more far-reaching than initially expected.

Federal Grants Website Gets DOGE’d

The Department of Government Efficiency has taken control of a federal website that universities and other organizations use to find...
Protesters hold signs imploring Harvard University to resist the demands of President Trump's administration.

Harvard Resists Trump’s Demands

University leaders said the administration's demands are an attack on its independence. Hours later, billions in grants were frozen. 

How to Achieve Research Excellence – and Protect It

Learn what contributes to quality research across an institution and how that work should be kept secure

Weekly Wisdom | President Barbara Gellman-Danley of Higher Learning Commission

Enjoy this talent focused #WeeklyWisdom episode featuring Barbara Gellman-Danley President of the Higher Learning Commission.

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‘Draconian’ Layoffs, Grant Terminations Come for the NEH

Critics say the deep cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities, which has supported research and learning at colleges since 1965, “will ripple across American life.”

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Department of Energy Caps Universities’ Indirect Research Costs at 15%

While the DOE claims the plan will save taxpayers $405 million, research groups say it’s a “ruinous” policy that will “slow the pace of American research and innovation.”