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What’s inside the Senate megabill for higher education?

What’s inside the Senate megabill for higher education?

Higher Ed Dive Natalie Schwartz July 1, 2025 The chamber narrowly passed its version of the sweeping domestic policy package, which would reshape federal student lending and delay major regulations. The Senate on Tuesday passed its mammoth domestic policy package, which would reshape the federal student lending system and delay […]

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Trade school numbers are up

Trade school numbers are up

Cleveland Daily Banner  JC Bowman July 1, 2025 The increasing enrollment in trade schools reflects a significant shift in educational preferences among young adults, driven by a desire for job security, financial stability and the acquisition of practical skills. With a notable rise in vocational training enrollment and favorable job […]

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Trade school numbers are up

Trade school numbers are up

Cleveland Daily Banner  JC Bowman July 1, 2025 The increasing enrollment in trade schools reflects a significant shift in educational preferences among young adults, driven by a desire for job security, financial stability and the acquisition of practical skills. With a notable rise in vocational training enrollment and favorable job […]

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The Fundamental Flaw of Earnings Premium

The Fundamental Flaw of Earnings Premium

On EdTech Phil Hill July 1, 2025 Insights from the Gainful Employment lawsuit on the fundamental problems with Earnings Premium that is embedded in the Senate’s institutional accountability By this past weekend, it was obvious that for institutional accountability, the US Congress had abandoned the House Risk-Sharing approach and was […]

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‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Nears the Finish Line

‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Nears the Finish Line

Inside Higher Ed Jessica Blake July 1, 2025 The budget megabill could soon head to the president’s desk, but college lobbyists are still concerned, saying it would be a detrimental overhaul to federal student aid. The Senate’s sweeping reconciliation bill, which narrowly passed Tuesday after 37 hours of debate, could […]

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Judge Dismisses Student Visa Social Media Vetting Case

Judge Dismisses Student Visa Social Media Vetting Case

Inside Higher Ed Liam Knox June 30, 2025 A judge on Friday threw out a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s new policy of enhanced social media scrutiny for student visa applicants, according to Bloomberg Law. The plaintiffs argued that the State Department’s requirements violated applicants’ First Amendment protections by forcing them […]

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Supreme Court decision could impact lawsuits on Biden regulations

Supreme Court decision could impact lawsuits on Biden regulations

CECU June 30, 2025 This morning the Supreme Court published its opinion in Trump v. Casa holding that universal injunctions (sometimes known as nationwide injunctions) go beyond the equitable authority that Congress has granted to federal courts and that as a result the universal injunctions entered against Trump’s Executive Order on birthright […]

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Senate Parliamentarian Nixes Workforce Pell From Megabill

Senate Parliamentarian Nixes Workforce Pell From Megabill

Inside Higher Ed Jessica Blake June 27, 2025 The decision shocked some higher ed lobbyists but is a win for critics of the plan. A plan to expand the Pell Grant to students in short-term workforce programs was cut from a budgetary megabill early Thursday morning despite immense bipartisan support. […]

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