The Chronicle of Higher Education William Deresiewicz November 21, 2024 Americans are fed up, and not just people who voted for Trump. The politics of the academy have been defeated. Its ideas, its assumptions, its opinions and positions — as expressed in official statements, embodied in policies and practices, established […]
Cal Matters Bob Stonebrook November 25, 2024 For a great many Americans, the November election results elicited an intense reaction. These responses, played out in real time on election newscasts and social media timelines, included everyday working people, media celebrities, television and movie stars, and even past and present politicians, including our […]
Federal Student Aid November 21, 2024 Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced it has officially released the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), 10 days before its Dec. 1 goal. The online FAFSA form is available to all students and families at fafsa.gov, and the Department is processing submissions […]
Ed Dive Kara Arundel November 19, 2024 The choice of the WWE co-founder and former SBA administrator is another out-of-the-box Cabinet selection for the incoming president. President-elect Donald Trump has named Linda McMahon, who served as administrator of the Small Business Association for two years in his first administration, as his nominee […]
iblnews.org November 21, 2024 Linda McMahon, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for education secretary, will work on “sending Education back to the states” while reducing or eliminating the federal Department of Education. This was one of Trump’s key education campaign pledges. With a slimmer educational résumé than typical of candidates […]
U.S. Department of Education November 21, 2024 Building on successful beta testing results since Oct. 1, the Department is making the FAFSA form available for all students and families earlier than planned The U.S. Department of Education (Department) today officially released the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), 10 days […]
Inside Higher Ed Sara Weissman November 21, 2024 The Los Angeles Community College District is experimenting with a new program that gives $1,000 a month to students in health-related fields. Brenda Olazava, 39, didn’t know if she’d be able to stay enrolled at Los Angeles City College this semester. She […]
Inside Higher Ed Jessica Blake November 21, 2024 Linda McMahon has said little about her views on education, worrying some. But other experts are confident she’s the right woman for the job. When President-elect Donald Trump wanted to find his next education secretary, he turned not to state officials with […]
Inside Higher Ed Liam Knox November 20, 2024 The federal aid form could officially launch this week. Hopes for a smooth financial aid cycle, and the Education Department’s chance at redemption, are on the line. This year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now widely available to students and […]
Inside Higher Ed Jessica Blake, Liam Knox and Katherine Knott November 13, 2024 The former WWE executive has served on the board of Sacred Heart University since 2004 but has few other ties to higher ed. President-elect Donald Trump picked Linda McMahon, a business and wrestling executive and major Republican […]