AEI Preston Cooper August 5, 2025 Last Friday, the US Senate confirmed Nicholas Kent as Under Secretary of Education, a top Education Department official who will oversee the agency’s work on postsecondary education. Kent’s distinguished career in higher education policy—previously, he served as Deputy Secretary of Education for the Commonwealth […]
NASFAA Maria Carrasco August 1, 2025 With Congress’ deadline to fund the federal government for fiscal year (FY) 2026 drawing near, the Senate Appropriations Committee kicked off the process of funding the Department of Education (ED) for the upcoming cycle by unveiling and advancing a spending bill that would flat-fund key student […]
Inside Higher Ed Jessica Blake August 1, 2025 The spending plan protects TRIO from Trump’s chopping block and boosts funding for the National Institutes of Health. Senate Republicans are planning to protect the Pell Grant program, keeping the maximum grant award at $7,395 for the coming academic year, despite the […]
Inside Higher Ed Ashley Mowreader August 1, 2025 As artificial intelligence tools continue to develop, more industries are seeking workers who possess AI skills, creating opportunities for higher education to better prepare students. A recent report from Lightcast found that job postings requiring generative AI skills for non–computer science or information technology […]
Inside Higher Ed Johanna Alonso July 30, 2025 The nine-page memo builds on the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion programs. More than three months after a federal court struck down an Education Department directive that barred any practices that consider race at colleges across the country, the […]
Inside Higher Ed Sara Weissman July 30, 2025 The University of California, Los Angeles, agreed to pay $6.45 million to settle a lawsuit brought by Jewish students, the Los Angeles Times reported. The agreement, which would be in effect for 15 years, now awaits approval from the judge overseeing the case. The lawsuit, brought by […]
Campus Reform July 29, 2025 High school students’ interest in pursuing higher education dropped from 73% down to 45% in a matter of years. The reports backs up students’ concerns about the worth of their degrees and their prospects in the post-graduation job market. A new national report reveals a sharp decline […]
Best Colleges Matthew Arrojas July 28, 2025 Undocumented students are not eligible for traditional federal financial aid, but for over two decades they were able to participate in career and technical education programs funded by the federal government. For over 25 years, undocumented immigrants have been able to access career […]
Higher Ed Dive Carolyn Crist July 29, 2025 Respondents report feeling unprepared in numerous ways, especially in finding a job after graduation and navigating student debt and personal finances. As today’s college graduates struggle to start a steady career, 1 in 2 Americans say their college major didn’t prepare them […]
USA Today July 22, 2025 For decades, the value of a four-year college degree was indisputable. In fact, it was one of the few things Republicans and Democrats seemed to agree on. In recent years, however, that bipartisan agreement about the traditional college experience has shifted toward a different type […]