According to Neeli Bendapudi, the president of Penn State University, it is "important" that the federal government "continue that tradition of investing in our higher education system because it's a huge competitive advantage."
Elite colleges are enrolling record numbers of low-income students by widening recruitment and boosting aid. The shift is drawing scrutiny from the Trump administration, which questions whether targeting needier students is legal.
Tribal college leaders say a recent federal funding boost doesn’t ease fears about long-term U.S. financial commitments amid broader cuts. They worry ongoing instability threatens programs that sustain Native languages, culture and sovereignty.
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee is challenging a new California law designed to protect Jewish students from discrimination, but that plaintiff teachers and students say is unconstitutionally vague and violates their free speech rights.
During the shutdown, previously awarded federal grants to schools are expected to continue, but new grants are paused until Congress acts. Student loan borrowers and education programs could face further disruption if the shutdown drags on.
The bill would provide limited antitrust exemption for the NCAA, override state laws governing paying players in favor of one national statute and remove the possibility of athletes being considered employees of their schools.
Charlie Kirk launched his “American Comeback Tour” this fall, inviting students to debate him at college campuses across the country. The Turning Point USA founder, credited with mobilizing young voters, died during the tour’s first stop in Utah.
For students, the companionship can help reduce stress, anxiety and homesickness. The colleges also see benefits for student engagement and helping them build connections with one another.
A coalition of more than 30 privacy and civil rights groups is calling on U.S. universities to dismantle campus surveillance and data collection in order to protect student protesters from government retaliation.
Scammers are using AI bots to pose as students, enroll in online classes, and steal financial aid. The Education Department is now requiring ID verification to fight the surge in fraud.
American universities, home to many programs at the top of their fields, have long appealed to students around the world hoping to pursue research and get a foothold in the U.S. job market.
The student visas of five individuals currently attending or recently graduated from Harvard University have been revoked, according to Harvard. Since the beginning of Trump's second term, the State Department has revoked over 300 student visas nationwide.
While the number of impacted students appears to be small—about 300 students targeted last week—the actions have sparked fear and questions about the rights these students have, especially free speech.
Barnard College officials say pro-Palestinian protesters wearing kaffiyeh scarves and masks have pushed their way into Milbank Hall, which houses the offices of the dean, and assaulted a school employee.
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, both conservative and liberal politicians say higher education changes in red parts of America could be a road map for the rest of the country. Critics warn these moves may marginalize underrepresented students, while supporters argue they combat “woke” policies.
