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Concerns Mount Over Future of McNair Scholars

So far, 18 McNair program grants have been canceled. The Education Department says it will issue awards for the rest of them by the end of the month.

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What’s Next for Texas A&M?

Facing controversy, President Mark Welsh resigned abruptly Thursday. Now a search for his successor is set to begin amid a recent state trend of hiring lawmakers to lead institutions.

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Education Dept. Subjects Harvard to More Financial Oversight

The heightened cash monitoring status slapped on the university Friday is typically reserved for institutions in serious financial turmoil. This time, experts say, it’s being used as an intimidation tactic.

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How the Education Dept. Wants to Advance ‘Patriotic Education’

Professional historians say the department’s plan is part of the Trump administration’s broader attempt to create an Orwellian “truth ministry” and omit the more troubling aspects of the nation’s past.

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Doxing Campaign Endangers Faculty and Free Speech

Dozens of faculty and staff have faced online harassment and threats for their comments on Charlie Kirk’s death. Some universities have disciplined employees in response to political pressure.

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With Doxing On the Rise, Here Are 7 Tips to Stay Safe Online

Experts offer solutions to prevent doxing and advice about how to respond and keep yourself safe if it happens to you.

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Creighton Receives $100M Gift for Athletics Facilities

Creighton University has received a $100 million gift from the Heider Family Foundation to launch a nearly $300 million campaign...
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Education Dept. Opens Up FAFSA Beta Test to All

All students can now access a beta version of the 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the Department of...