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.

A record 9.2 million college loan borrowers are in default nationally, representing an increase of 4.2 million since April of 2025.

The Education Department wants to exclude employers that engage in DEI or activities that the Trump administration disapproves. The rule was set to take effect Wednesday.

Disability rights advocates are worried that support for students with disabilities will worsen under HHS.