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Feds are now urging leaders to pledge higher ed reforms

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Claiming many colleges and universities have "drifted" from their core principles, the Trump administration now expects higher ed leaders to pledge reforms by the end of 2026. 
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Concerns mount over new push to change research funding

Matt Zalaznick -
Trump administration plans to tighten oversight of federal research funding by appointing officials to review new and existing grants, higher ed organizations contend. 
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Harvard targeted in two new Department of Education probes

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The Trump Administration continues to accuse the university of discrimination and is now investigating allegations of harassment of Jewish students and whether the institution "continues to use illegal race-based preferences in admissions." 
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Latest updates on the fate of the Department of Education

Matt Zalaznick -
The Department of Education has shifted some of its higher ed functions to another agency.
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Shrinking Education Department sparks controversy

Micah Ward -
Lawmakers are calling for Linda McMahon's resignation and superintendents are concerned about the consistency of federal support for students.
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Northwestern University agrees to pay Trump administration $75 million

Alcino Donadel -
Northwestern University has agreed to pay $75 million to restore $750 million in federal funding that was suspended over government allegations of "unlawful discrimination."
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Trump asks colleges for more concessions as shutdown hits

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All schools can now sign on to a higher ed compact, which offers preferential funding treatment in exchange for compliance with components of President Donald Trump's agenda.  
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Education Department cuts $350 million for minority-serving grants

Micah Ward -
The funding will be reallocated to programs "that do not include discriminatory racial and ethnic quotas," the Department of Education says.
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Campus voter registration draws a warning from feds

Matt Zalaznick -
Campus voter registration campaigns could be considered political activism under a new warning from the Trump administration.
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Colleges warned that DEI is now considered illegal

Matt Zalaznick -
Department of Justice shares guidance it says will help higher ed leaders ensure programs aren't discriminatory and avoid legal liability.
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Harvard is in ‘violent violation’ of Jewish students’ civil rights, Trump admin decides

Matt Zalaznick -
Harvard University risks losing access to all federal funding and resources after investigation by Trump administration's Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism.
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More college presidents face public grilling over campus antisemitism

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Three college leaders acknowledged missteps in combatting campus antisemitism but outlined actions they are taking to support Jewish students.
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Here is where Trump wants to cut higher ed spending

Alcino Donadel -
President Trump's budget proposal for higher education emphasizes his mission to return priority back to the states by cutting these programs aimed at helping low-income students.
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In a nutshell: Trump’s 5 executive orders targeting higher education

Alcino Donadel -
President Trump's executive orders restructure the accreditation system, bolster the standing of HBCUs, scrutinize foreign donations to higher education research and tackle AI..
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New Education Department appointees show where agency is headed

Matt Zalaznick -
The incoming officials' backgrounds indicate career preparedness, Title IX investigations and antisemitism will dominate policy conversations.
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Trump administration now looking into foreign donations at Harvard

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After targeting Harvard University's federal funding, the Trump administration has turned its attention to the activities of the school's international students and its donations from overseas.  
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Department of Education lawsuits: 2 coalitions challenge Trump’s plans

Matt Zalaznick -
Two coalitions of higher ed and K12 advocates filed separate lawsuits this week, hoping to derail President Donald Trump's executive order to close the Department of Education.
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What happened to loan borrowers’ repayment plans?

Alcino Donadel -
Loan borrowers' access to income-driven repayment plans and forgiveness have been thrown into limbo by a recent Department of Education memo.
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‘Unreasonable’ DEI letter must be rescinded, higher ed coalition urges

Matt Zalaznick -
The Dear Colleague Letter's deadline has left higher ed leaders scrambling to determine whether their programs comply with unclear new rules, according to a letter from the American Council on Education and more than 60 other organizations.
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Colleges are tearing down DEI with funding threats looming

Alcino Donadel -
Amid the unfolding wave of federal policies targeting DEI, some colleges and universities are opting to make swift policy changes. 
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Here are 4 big ways McMahon sees Education Department changing

Alcino Donadel -
Linda McMahon, President Trump's pick for the Department of Education, hinted at several ways she plans to lead the agency during her confirmation hearing last week.
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How reduced federal spending can hurt state support for higher ed

Alcino Donadel -
President Trump's calls for reduced federal spending threaten to saddle states with more obligations. This could reduce discretionary spending on higher education, according to one expert from SHEEO.
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Transgender sports ban: DOE quickly puts 2 universities under investigation

Alcino Donadel -
The Department is investigating two separate cases at the University of Pennsylvania and San Jose State University involving the participation of a transgender woman on a women's athletic team.
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‘Compliance U’: Colleges and universities are facing new legal complexities

Alcino Donadel -
Federal compliance in higher education is becoming more complicated, potentially altering the power structure of institutions.
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Office of Civil Rights was very busy under Biden

Matt Zalaznick -
The Department of Education received a record number of civil rights complaints three years in a row under former president Joe Biden's administration.
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Undocumented students: 10 ways to keep their data safe

Matt Zalaznick -
The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration shared a webinar on how colleges can support undocumented students, with particular focus on protecting sensitive information.
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These 3 big campus movements will falter under new administration

Alcino Donadel -
A trio of left-leaning campaigns in higher ed have lost momentum as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to re-enter the White House.
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Here’s why better funding doesn’t equate to stronger student outcomes

Alcino Donadel -
Leadership skill in translating dollars to student success initiatives is just one reason why stronger state funding doesn't necessarily boost graduation rates.
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How will Trump impact higher ed? Report urges focus on civic engagement

Matt Zalaznick -
With Donald Trump returning to the White House, higher ed leaders are being encouraged to re-energize programs aimed at keeping students engaged in the Democratic process and civic affairs. 
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How a looming Trump presidency is already affecting college life

Alcino Donadel -
President-elect Donald Trump's aggressive stance on immigration has led some institutions and related organizations to begin issuing guidance to students ahead of his inauguration.
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Higher ed market: Is it too hard to open a new college?

Matt Zalaznick -
Despite recent fluctuations, the number of college students has grown over the last 30 years. The number of colleges, on the other hand, has not.
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How your higher ed colleagues fared in the 2024 election

Matt Zalaznick -
The fate of the Department of Education may appear murky since the 2024 election. Plenty of other ballot results will have a clearer impact on higher ed.
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Green colleges: Who’s No. 1 nine years in a row?

Matt Zalaznick -
To be at the top of the green colleges list for nearly a decade, it takes steps such as offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees in human ecology—exclusively—and striving to become fossil-fuel free.
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Censorship on campus is getting more sophisticated, report warns

Matt Zalaznick -
A stealthier wave of censorship campaigns is hitting college campuses as lawmakers in some states move to restrict academic freedom beyond the wave of "educational gag orders" enacted in recent years, a new report warns.
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Gainful employment rules delayed, providing relief for colleges

Matt Zalaznick -
The gainful employment and financial value transparency reporting requirements, which would've gone into effect on Oct. 1, are now delayed until Jan. 15. Higher ed advocates had pushed for a longer extension.
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