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Miguel Cardona, a middle-aged Hispanic man with glasses and a gray goatee, stands a podium in front of Education Department and American flags

Biden’s Education Secretary to Lead Conn. Workforce Panel

Former education secretary Miguel Cardona will chair a new commission in Connecticut aimed at improving the state’s career pathways system...
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media after departing Air Force One at Miami International Airport on March 27, 2026, in Miami

Trump Once Again Pushes Steep Education, Research Cuts

Congress broadly rejected the president’s proposed gutting of research funding agencies for this fiscal year. But his new budget proposal still attacks them, and ED. Here are our five takeaways.

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UChicago Receives $50M Gift to Hire Faculty With AI Expertise

The University of Chicago has received a $50 million gift to assemble a diverse cohort of faculty who are at...
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Consumer Protection Group Unveils Student AI Bill of Rights

As more higher education institutions adopt artificial intelligence tools, consumer protection advocates are asking colleges and universities to adopt a...
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Financial Strain Shapes Student Experience

A Trellis Strategies survey finds that many students struggle with basic needs and debt but still view college as key to a better future.

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TRIO Grant Competitions Prioritize Workforce Pipelines

In two recent calls for proposals, the Department of Education requested projects that “go beyond traditional college enrollment.” Advocates argue that's not TRIO’s purpose.

Three students at Agnes Scott College standing in a forest installing flood sensors.

A Town-Gown Partnership Focused on Climate Resilience

As climate change spurs extreme heat waves and flooding in Georgia, Agnes Scott College and the city of Decatur are working together to forge solutions. “This isn’t something a city can do alone,” one official said.

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Labor Watch: NYU, Portland College Strike and Win

Plus, Illinois faculty go on strike and the California State University faculty union mocks Chancellor Mildred García with a “Let Them Eat Cake” rally.