Brookings January 28, 2026 This document provides a detailed overview of how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)—passed into law in the summer of 2025 and set to take effect in just a few short months—changed higher education financing. It describes the state of student lending at the time of its passage, analyzes how […]
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Inside Higher Ed Josh Moody January 28, 2026 The education undersecretary argued that accreditors have largely failed to hold colleges accountable and pledged to make reforms. On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump called accreditation his “secret weapon.” Now, a year into his second term, education under secretary Nicholas Kent is the one wielding that […]
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U.S. Department of Education January 26, 2026 The U.S. Department of Education (the Department) today announced its intent to establish the Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM) negotiated rulemaking committee to develop proposed regulations that would, among other goals, simplify the Secretary’s recognition of emerging and existing accreditors; examine the extent to which accreditation contributes to rising higher […]
Read MoreInside Higher Ed Jessica Blake January 27, 2026 ED officials have said for months that they want to tackle the regulations governing accreditors. A Monday announcement offers more specifics on their agenda. The Department of Education is taking its next major step toward overhauling the college accreditation system, inviting higher ed policy experts to suggest […]
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