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March 19, 2026

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By  IHE Staff

A photograph of the word "Treasury" etched into the facade of the Treasury Department building.

ED Transfers Defaulted Student Loan Collection Responsibilities to Treasury

The Education Department says its latest move to distribute its duties to other federal agencies will include Treasury taking on much more student financial aid oversight in the future.

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Colleges Back Away From César Chávez

Multiple colleges removed the labor activist’s name from programs and awards and covered up statues, art and plaques honoring him following allegations of sexual abuse.

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‘Unusually Steep’ Decline in U.S. University Autonomy, Index Shows

Drop in institutional autonomy of 50 percent since 2015 means country is now only rated as “moderate” by experts.

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Kalamazoo College’s senior seminar teaches students to approach disagreement around political views without shutting down dialogue.

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Why It’s Good News That Student Loans Are Moving From Education to Treasury

Shifting responsibility for student loans to the Treasury Department makes sense for students and taxpayers, while making it easier to shut down the Education Department.

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Board members have an important role to play in rebuilding public trust in higher ed.

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If leaders refuse to confront threats directly and act with courage and conviction, institutions risk irrelevance or collapse.

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