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The Key Podcast: Is Higher Ed’s Alliance With the Federal Government Over?

In the latest episode of The Key, Inside Higher Ed’s news and analysis podcast, Ted Mitchell, president of the American...
White House Chief Technology Officer Michael Kratsios delivers a speech in 2019.

Trump Adviser Blames ‘Scientific Slowdown’ on DEI, Red Tape

Science policy adviser Michael Kratsios wants private research funding to make up for the “diminishing returns” he says federal investments have yielded. But data shows that federal R&D continues to produce enormous value.

Ep. 157: Is the Alliance Between the Federal Government and Higher Ed Forever Broken?

The federal government’s attacks on higher education and losing trust in our institutions.

DOJ Starts Fraud Team to Investigate Civil Rights Violations

The Department of Justice is launching a new unit to investigate civil rights violations as fraud, raising the stakes for...
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For Some Anxious Faculty, Family Offers Relief

New research shows that early-career faculty are especially anxious but that having nearby family or a parent who is an academic alleviates stress. If faculty don’t have family to lean on, institutions can step in to offer support.

A sign with the Education Department's address stands next to the building

Another ‘Breakdown’ in Federal Student Aid?

Financial aid officers report widespread problems with the federal student aid system after Education Department layoffs, including processing delays they say could affect the current cycle.

Harvard Hit With Another $60M in Grant Cuts

The Trump administration has ended $60 million in federal grant funding for Harvard University amid an ongoing fight with the...
Five saxophone players stand to perform during a band concert. All students are clothed in black formal wear.

Wellness Resources Aim to Ease the Stress of Student Artists

Faculty and staff members support performing arts students in intense programs with social, physical and occupational well-being resources.