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Education Department Reeling After Layoffs
The Trump administration said its sweeping cuts would eliminate bloat at the department. Staff say the “chaotic” process has stalled essential functions and left remaining employees with unmanageable workloads.
The Struggling Sanctuary Campus Movement
Students want colleges to call themselves “sanctuary campuses” as a show of support for undocumented students. Higher ed leaders balk at the term.
Marquee Conference for Women Historians Canceled, Co-Presidents Ousted
A message to prospective “Big Berks” attendees led to online blame on the planned host university and the political moment. But the cancellation is more complicated than that.
Democrats Seek Transparency on Trump’s Plans to Dismantle Education Department
Trump’s Plan to Move Student Loans to SBA Raises Concerns
The administration, which wants to close the Education Department, hasn’t said how it would move the $1.7 trillion portfolio to a new agency. Democrats say doing so would be a “clear violation” of the law.
Congress Eyes More Control Over Colleges
Lawmakers have introduced dozens of bills related to higher education, according to a new searchable database from Course Strat. Taken together, the proposals offer a sketch of the Republican agenda to crack down on colleges.
Who Is Katrina Armstrong?
Both supporters and critics praise Columbia University’s interim president for her openness. But will she stand up to Donald Trump amid unprecedented threats?