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Two young people yell while holding signs, one raising a fist. A sign reads "education not deportation."

As Trump Threatens Deportations, Campus Leaders Tread Carefully

Colleges are considering what supports they can offer undocumented students. Some leaders feel constrained in what they can publicly say or legally promise.

A photo of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. walking toward Donald Trump on stage at a rally. Both men have hands outstretched for a handshake.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Appointment Would ‘Put Americans at Risk’

Trump’s pick for health and human services secretary aims to disrupt the National Institutes of Health, the country’s top funder of academic research. Doctors and public health officials have condemned the choice.

Trump Defense Secretary Pick Is a For-Profit College Advocate

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, has been a vocal advocate for for-profit colleges, pushing back on...
President Alger stands beside four AU students at a table outside on campus

5 Questions for American University’s New President

On World Kindness Day, Jon Alger came by our office to chat about unity dinners, civil discourse and what to expect from Trump redux.

A woman returns her voter card after casting her ballot inside the Galleria at Sunset mall on Nov. 5, 2024, in Las Vegas.

How Higher Ed Can ‘Safeguard’ for Democracy

Complete College America argues that for higher education, protecting democracy is tied to making colleges accessible and boosting completion.

ABA Allows Law Schools to Bypass LSAT Requirement

The American Bar Association is creating a pathway for law schools to request an exemption from the organization’s standardized testing...
A gavel comes down on the letters "IX"

Trump Likely to End Title IX Trans Protections

In recent years, each new administration has led to significant changes in the rules governing how colleges respond to sexual misconduct. Don’t expect that to change under a second Trump term. Here’s what to know about Trump and Title IX.

A mom and daughter smile in matching Fresno State gear on a sunny day

Meeting Student Parents’ Basic Needs

An on-campus clothing store and diaper subscription service address the financial challenges faced by parenting students at Fresno State.